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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

3 DSXMOT history

3 DSX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 280,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

3 DSX white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
280,815 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
3 DSX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

3 DSX was last recorded at 280,815 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
280,610 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
11,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,815 miles
  • 2025 – 280,610 miles
  • 2024 – 279,653 miles
  • 2023 – 100,330 miles
  • 2022 – 99,747 miles
  • 2021 – 96,194 miles
  • 2019 – 95,031 miles
  • 2018 – 94,674 miles
  • 2017 – 93,733 miles
  • 2016 – 92,786 miles
  • 2015 – 91,199 miles
  • 2014 – 89,568 miles
  • 2013 – 87,451 miles
  • 2012 – 85,996 miles
  • 2011 – 84,155 miles
  • 2010 – 78,457 miles
  • 2009 – 74,633 miles
  • 2008 – 70,810 miles
  • 2007 – 64,930 miles
  • 2006 – 58,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,815 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,815 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    280,815 miles
    Test number
    644570648741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass280,610 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    280,610 miles
    Test number
    405944270548
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity outer lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail280,606 miles (+953)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,606 miles
    Test number
    792242111742
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking leak of pipes on injectors leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass279,653 miles (+179,323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    279,653 miles
    Test number
    384459229677
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity outer light lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,330 miles
    Test number
    437490766527
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,330 miles (+583)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,330 miles
    Test number
    912856587144
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,747 miles (+3,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,747 miles
    Test number
    888827976331
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,194 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,194 miles
    Test number
    200668864567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,031 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,031 miles
    Test number
    348782394057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,674 miles (+941)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    868920729517
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass93,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,733 miles
    Test number
    719407002497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,733 miles (+947)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,733 miles
    Test number
    891335404759
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

  13. Pass92,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    351946208868
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail92,786 miles (+1,587)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    438943047213
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass91,199 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,199 miles
    Test number
    935875695168
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail89,568 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,568 miles
    Test number
    317152804445
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass89,568 miles (+2,117)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,568 miles
    Test number
    648902404229
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass87,451 miles (+1,455)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,451 miles
    Test number
    149710813293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail85,996 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,996 miles
    Test number
    119049002206
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers seat damaged

  20. Pass85,996 miles (+1,841)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,996 miles
    Test number
    789759102279
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers seat damaged

  21. Pass84,155 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,155 miles
    Test number
    607525611276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail84,155 miles (+5,698)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,155 miles
    Test number
    198980311224
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass78,457 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,457 miles
    Test number
    701507900209
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail78,452 miles (+3,819)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    331534900219
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass74,633 miles (+3,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    374632109474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass70,810 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,810 miles
    Test number
    231834008250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,930 miles
    Test number
    432853217298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail64,930 miles (+6,165)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,930 miles
    Test number
    901893617235
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass58,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    101127286497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail58,765 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    482447686090
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 3 DSX

What vehicle is registration 3 DSX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 3 DSX on a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 3 DSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 3 DSX is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 3 DSX?
The MOT on 3 DSX is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 3 DSX done?
3 DSX was recorded at 280,815 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 11,096 miles a year.
Has 3 DSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 3 DSX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 3 DSX 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 3 DSX find?
3 DSX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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