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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

X8 DHJMOT history

X8 DHJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

X8 DHJ red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,989 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 DHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 DHJ was last recorded at 112,989 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,284 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
705 miles
Average per year
5,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,989 miles
  • 2025 – 112,284 miles
  • 2024 – 111,736 miles
  • 2023 – 111,089 miles
  • 2022 – 109,964 miles
  • 2021 – 107,130 miles
  • 2020 – 103,556 miles
  • 2019 – 99,450 miles
  • 2018 – 95,662 miles
  • 2017 – 91,175 miles
  • 2016 – 86,129 miles
  • 2014 – 78,331 miles
  • 2013 – 72,466 miles
  • 2012 – 66,385 miles
  • 2011 – 58,448 miles
  • 2010 – 50,206 miles
  • 2009 – 16,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,989 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust silencers corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,989 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,989 miles
    Test number
    377762183255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail112,989 miles (+705)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,989 miles
    Test number
    899498606997
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,284 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,284 miles
    Test number
    897484345448
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencers corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,281 miles (+545)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,281 miles
    Test number
    343178989824
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencers corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,736 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,736 miles
    Test number
    784309157178
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail111,733 miles (+644)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    442000296223
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass111,089 miles (+1,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,089 miles
    Test number
    530804229832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass109,964 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,964 miles
    Test number
    466284739322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,130 miles (+3,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,130 miles
    Test number
    472390213650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass103,556 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,556 miles
    Test number
    614062149645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,450 miles (+3,788)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    913878483841
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,662 miles (+4,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    112413008655
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass91,175 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    181767774305
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail91,174 miles (+5,045)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    935851727526
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass86,129 miles (+7,798)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,129 miles
    Test number
    192141723309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,331 miles (+5,865)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,331 miles
    Test number
    515614924225
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust starting to corrode.

  17. Pass72,466 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    908723313255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,385 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,385 miles
    Test number
    747894862140
    • NoteFront screen has slight damage but not affecting view to the front at this time

  19. Fail66,385 miles (+7,937)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,385 miles
    Test number
    689844062104
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront screen has slight damage but not affecting view to the front at this time

  20. Pass58,448 miles (+8,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,448 miles
    Test number
    368151501103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass50,206 miles (+33,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    134887990081
    • NoteWindscreen has a chip butitisoutside swept aera but will require treating soon

  22. Pass16,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,800 miles
    Test number
    702861329125
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X8 DHJ

Does X8 DHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 DHJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 DHJ?
The MOT on X8 DHJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 DHJ done?
X8 DHJ was recorded at 112,989 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,757 miles a year.
Has X8 DHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 DHJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 DHJ 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 X8 DHJ find?
X8 DHJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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