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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

X8 RETMOT history

X8 RET is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

X8 RET blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
191,932 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 RET was last recorded at 191,932 miles on 19 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,932 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,932 miles
  • 2025 – 186,731 miles
  • 2024 – 186,496 miles
  • 2022 – 183,560 miles
  • 2021 – 183,553 miles
  • 2020 – 181,884 miles
  • 2018 – 181,649 miles
  • 2017 – 176,780 miles
  • 2016 – 171,555 miles
  • 2015 – 166,367 miles
  • 2014 – 156,381 miles
  • 2013 – 148,271 miles
  • 2012 – 138,946 miles
  • 2011 – 132,125 miles
  • 2010 – 115,557 miles
  • 2009 – 98,817 miles
  • 2008 – 91,767 miles
  • 2007 – 77,994 miles
  • 2006 – 65,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,932 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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    191,932 miles
    Test number
    885911502236
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail191,932 miles (+5,201)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,932 miles
    Test number
    159726899859
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust back box snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,731 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    186,731 miles
    Test number
    175372236275
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  4. Fail186,731 miles (+235)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,731 miles
    Test number
    784441211440
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  5. Pass186,496 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    186,496 miles
    Test number
    219724497027
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail186,496 miles (+2,936)14 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,496 miles
    Test number
    915443536477
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass183,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,560 miles
    Test number
    683723239401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail183,560 miles (+7)1 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,560 miles
    Test number
    674121597651
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass183,553 miles (+1,669)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    183,553 miles
    Test number
    213540487398
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass181,884 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    181,884 miles
    Test number
    829543881006
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail181,884 miles (+235)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,884 miles
    Test number
    424448183428
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass181,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    181,649 miles
    Test number
    948729312722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail181,649 miles (+4,869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,649 miles
    Test number
    414297744594
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass176,780 miles (+5,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    176,780 miles
    Test number
    361574114037
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low

  15. Pass171,555 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    171,555 miles
    Test number
    416331762205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass166,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    166,367 miles
    Test number
    508507845118
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail166,367 miles (+9,986)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,367 miles
    Test number
    599137245131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass156,381 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    156,381 miles
    Test number
    598034334191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass148,271 miles (+9,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    148,271 miles
    Test number
    998687833151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass138,946 miles (+6,821)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    138,946 miles
    Test number
    427802152142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f wheel.

  21. Pass132,125 miles (+16,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    132,125 miles
    Test number
    925550941178
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  22. Pass115,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    115,557 miles
    Test number
    263677930162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail115,557 miles (+16,740)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,557 miles
    Test number
    994917230165
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass98,817 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    98,817 miles
    Test number
    562415559136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,767 miles (+13,773)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    812099708114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,994 miles (+12,371)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    694090907194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,623 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    65,623 miles
    Test number
    282601016141
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the limit

Questions about X8 RET

Does X8 RET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 RET is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 RET?
The MOT on X8 RET is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 RET done?
X8 RET was recorded at 191,932 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 6,291 miles a year.
Has X8 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 RET has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 RET 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 RET find?
X8 RET passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil.

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