Volkswagen Transporter
Silver and Maroon · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc
V8 BOWMOT history
V8 BOW is a silver and maroon diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 186,215 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 186,215 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 9,218 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 BOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver and Maroon
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 BOW was last recorded at 186,215 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 186,215 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,218 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 186,215 miles
- 2024 – 178,425 miles
- 2023 – 170,824 miles
- 2022 – 161,812 miles
- 2021 – 152,734 miles
- 2020 – 144,158 miles
- 2019 – 143,633 miles
- 2018 – 139,838 miles
- 2017 – 134,565 miles
- 2016 – 130,276 miles
- 2015 – 127,125 miles
- 2014 – 114,799 miles
- 2013 – 96,650 miles
- 2012 – 79,557 miles
- 2011 – 61,733 miles
- 2010 – 40,677 miles
- 2009 – 25,435 miles
- 2008 – 22,794 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,215 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryManufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacture engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacture sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,215 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 186,215 miles
- Test number
- 940718258200
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryManufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacture engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacture sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components.
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail186,215 miles (+7,790)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,215 miles
- Test number
- 879022708979
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacture engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacture sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass178,425 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 178,425 miles
- Test number
- 396303325800
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail178,424 miles (+7,600)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,424 miles
- Test number
- 245747669882
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass170,824 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 170,824 miles
- Test number
- 952200946931
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail170,824 miles (+9,012)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,824 miles
- Test number
- 754237225971
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Pass161,812 miles (+9,078)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 161,812 miles
- Test number
- 180805246778
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacture under covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Pass152,734 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 152,734 miles
- Test number
- 491326694705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted restricting of inspection of components
Fail152,734 miles (+8,576)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,734 miles
- Test number
- 528981345193
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted restricting of inspection of components
Pass144,158 miles (+525)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 144,158 miles
- Test number
- 608693849977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass143,633 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 143,633 miles
- Test number
- 656986553391
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail143,633 miles (+3,795)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,633 miles
- Test number
- 919483147987
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,838 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 139,838 miles
- Test number
- 836377238089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail139,838 miles (+5,273)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,838 miles
- Test number
- 330917082508
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass134,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 134,565 miles
- Test number
- 603608932605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,565 miles (+4,289)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,565 miles
- Test number
- 100523967553
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass130,276 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 130,276 miles
- Test number
- 322409019426
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailMileage not read4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 253248725071
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass127,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 127,125 miles
- Test number
- 243672860426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,125 miles (+12,326)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,125 miles
- Test number
- 539111956963
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass114,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 114,799 miles
- Test number
- 639865704329
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 627552404313
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass96,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 96,650 miles
- Test number
- 947243923346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,650 miles (+17,093)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,650 miles
- Test number
- 336523623357
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass79,557 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 79,557 miles
- Test number
- 605431932384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,557 miles (+17,824)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,557 miles
- Test number
- 898908222321
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass61,733 miles (+21,056)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 61,733 miles
- Test number
- 216932421390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 40,677 miles
- Test number
- 934530020323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,677 miles (+15,242)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,677 miles
- Test number
- 434040920374
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass25,435 miles (+2,641)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 25,435 miles
- Test number
- 713609429371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 22,794 miles
- Test number
- 740310368031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 BOW
- Does V8 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BOW is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V8 BOW?
- The MOT on V8 BOW is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 BOW done?
- V8 BOW was recorded at 186,215 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 9,218 miles a year.
- Has V8 BOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 BOW has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 BOW 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 V8 BOW find?
- V8 BOW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. manufacture engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components. manufacture sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components.; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.
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