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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T8 XUKMOT history

T8 XUK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 313,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
313,158 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
13,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 XUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 XUK was last recorded at 313,158 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
313,150 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
13,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 313,158 miles
  • 2024 – 306,931 miles
  • 2023 – 297,166 miles
  • 2022 – 284,842 miles
  • 2021 – 275,628 miles
  • 2020 – 265,408 miles
  • 2019 – 250,307 miles
  • 2018 – 241,136 miles
  • 2017 – 227,890 miles
  • 2016 – 205,581 miles
  • 2014 – 192,007 miles
  • 2012 – 180,696 miles
  • 2011 – 157,443 miles
  • 2010 – 137,758 miles
  • 2009 – 99,161 miles
  • 2008 – 77,121 miles
  • 2007 – 61,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass313,158 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass313,158 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    313,158 miles
    Test number
    244277908625
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail313,150 miles (+6,219)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,150 miles
    Test number
    329997438390
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass306,931 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    306,931 miles
    Test number
    744278776613
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail306,931 miles (+9,765)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,931 miles
    Test number
    848262197115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass297,166 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    297,166 miles
    Test number
    457787064938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail297,166 miles (+12,324)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,166 miles
    Test number
    387114602936
    • Repaired at testFront All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass284,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    284,842 miles
    Test number
    517341816419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail284,842 miles (+9,214)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,842 miles
    Test number
    517530345221
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass275,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    275,628 miles
    Test number
    699865326664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail275,627 miles (+10,219)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,627 miles
    Test number
    594745860262
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged corroded and broken wires (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass265,408 miles (+15,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    265,408 miles
    Test number
    137930933127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass250,307 miles (+9,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    250,307 miles
    Test number
    410896005494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe On Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass241,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    241,136 miles
    Test number
    200061302314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail241,136 miles (+13,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,136 miles
    Test number
    816659050819
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass227,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    227,890 miles
    Test number
    904658578987
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail227,888 miles (+22,307)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,888 miles
    Test number
    346503438909
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass205,581 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    205,581 miles
    Test number
    950771551172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail205,580 miles (+13,573)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,580 miles
    Test number
    892774037355
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass192,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    192,007 miles
    Test number
    177927194407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail192,007 miles (+11,311)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,007 miles
    Test number
    838925394038
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass180,696 miles (+23,253)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    180,696 miles
    Test number
    335325072259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass157,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    157,443 miles
    Test number
    456158611209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail157,443 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,443 miles
    Test number
    755496911201
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    794861610204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail137,758 miles (+38,597)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,758 miles
    Test number
    951711310213
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes worn /weak

  26. Pass99,161 miles (+22,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    181649149430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,121 miles (+15,986)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,121 miles
    Test number
    524343238028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,135 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    764330137020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail60,710 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    384204127081
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T8 XUK

Does T8 XUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 XUK is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 XUK?
The MOT on T8 XUK is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 XUK done?
T8 XUK was recorded at 313,158 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 13,235 miles a year.
Has T8 XUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 XUK has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 XUK 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 XUK find?
T8 XUK passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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