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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

X8 RMGMOT history

X8 RMG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

X8 RMG silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
176,465 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 RMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 RMG was last recorded at 176,465 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,158 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,307 miles
Average per year
10,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,465 miles
  • 2025 – 175,158 miles
  • 2024 – 170,485 miles
  • 2023 – 168,074 miles
  • 2022 – 163,465 miles
  • 2021 – 159,628 miles
  • 2020 – 149,952 miles
  • 2019 – 131,703 miles
  • 2018 – 117,355 miles
  • 2017 – 103,471 miles
  • 2016 – 88,431 miles
  • 2015 – 71,537 miles
  • 2014 – 53,583 miles
  • 2013 – 39,442 miles
  • 2012 – 29,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,465 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Both exhaust boxes corroded through outer skins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle shroud slight damaged but still functions as required

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,465 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    176,465 miles
    Test number
    300207167228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,158 miles (+4,673)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    175,158 miles
    Test number
    666937045200
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust rusted
    • AdvisoryFront both top mounts rough

  3. Pass170,485 miles (+2,411)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,485 miles
    Test number
    869464993644
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough nearside front and offside front strut top mounts (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer body corroded

  4. Pass168,074 miles (+4,609)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    168,074 miles
    Test number
    585770946012
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,465 miles (+3,837)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,465 miles
    Test number
    659532463461
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass159,628 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,628 miles
    Test number
    703810223613
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded through outer skin, no leaks found at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail159,628 miles (+9,676)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,628 miles
    Test number
    725901064246
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded through outer skin, no leaks found at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,952 miles (+303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,952 miles
    Test number
    542955288455
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes corroded through outer skins
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle shroud slight damaged but still functions as required (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail149,649 miles (+17,946)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,649 miles
    Test number
    148336096181
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes corroded through outer skins
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle shroud slight damaged but still functions as required (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play joint slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass131,703 miles (+14,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,703 miles
    Test number
    665316178241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak ?

  11. Pass117,355 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,355 miles
    Test number
    878803529503
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing at time of test

  12. Fail117,355 miles (+13,884)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,355 miles
    Test number
    531029988371
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake lever (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing at time of test

  13. Pass103,471 miles (+15,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    235848786010
    • AdvisoryMid and rear exhaust silencers outer skins corroded but not blowing at time of test.
    • AdvisoryPlastic under tray fitted covering mot-able items and prescribed areas

  14. Pass88,431 miles (+16,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,431 miles
    Test number
    770808237707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake pad could be very worn advise further investigation
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroding through outer skin

  15. Pass71,537 miles (+17,954)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    616624115192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,583 miles (+14,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,583 miles
    Test number
    247776624454
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass39,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,442 miles
    Test number
    786075013140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,442 miles (+9,864)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,442 miles
    Test number
    946765513172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass29,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,578 miles
    Test number
    905004322108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 RMG

Does X8 RMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 RMG is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 RMG?
The MOT on X8 RMG is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 RMG done?
X8 RMG was recorded at 176,465 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 10,401 miles a year.
Has X8 RMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 RMG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on X8 RMG 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 RMG find?
X8 RMG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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