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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T8 VVSMOT history

T8 VVS is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 204,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
204,575 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 VVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 VVS was last recorded at 204,575 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,001 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,574 miles
Average per year
10,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,575 miles
  • 2025 – 200,001 miles
  • 2024 – 191,260 miles
  • 2023 – 183,600 miles
  • 2022 – 175,594 miles
  • 2020 – 169,745 miles
  • 2019 – 168,390 miles
  • 2018 – 155,919 miles
  • 2017 – 141,185 miles
  • 2016 – 127,136 miles
  • 2015 – 107,048 miles
  • 2014 – 88,451 miles
  • 2013 – 70,529 miles
  • 2012 – 53,117 miles
  • 2011 – 39,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,575 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,575 miles (+4,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    204,575 miles
    Test number
    478493671210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass200,001 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    200,001 miles
    Test number
    267234793151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail199,991 miles (+8,731)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,991 miles
    Test number
    929796649159
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass191,260 miles (+7,660)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    191,260 miles
    Test number
    339923433241
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass183,600 miles (+8,006)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    183,600 miles
    Test number
    210226712593
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass175,594 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,594 miles
    Test number
    514277944861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,745 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,745 miles
    Test number
    492296626455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass168,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,390 miles
    Test number
    964875405363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,390 miles (+12,471)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,390 miles
    Test number
    192798948230
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  10. Pass155,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,919 miles
    Test number
    760664875489
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail155,919 miles (+14,734)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,919 miles
    Test number
    769627361267
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-Bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-Bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass141,185 miles (+14,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    141,185 miles
    Test number
    209638724335
    • AdvisoryEML on at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass127,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,136 miles
    Test number
    288811277374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,136 miles (+20,088)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,136 miles
    Test number
    243925027657
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass107,048 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,048 miles
    Test number
    957826535031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail107,048 miles (+18,597)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,048 miles
    Test number
    758136335009
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass88,451 miles (+17,922)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    628007954092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,529 miles (+17,412)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    115099553004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,117 miles (+13,405)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,117 miles
    Test number
    299332952086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,712 miles
    Test number
    768865051055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,712 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,712 miles
    Test number
    139734451098
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T8 VVS

Does T8 VVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 VVS is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 VVS?
The MOT on T8 VVS is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 VVS done?
T8 VVS was recorded at 204,575 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 10,970 miles a year.
Has T8 VVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 VVS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 VVS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T8 VVS find?
T8 VVS passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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