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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1988 · 1,588 cc

E403 FSOMOT history

E403 FSO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 270,183 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

E403 FSO red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
270,183 km
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,595 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E403 FSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
31 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E403 FSO was last recorded at 270,183 km on 26 Mar 2026, 1,170 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,013 km · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,170 km
Average per year
2,595 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,183 km
  • 2025 – 269,013 km
  • 2024 – 267,810 km
  • 2023 – 266,824 km
  • 2022 – 266,268 km
  • 2021 – 265,356 km
  • 2019 – 262,799 km
  • 2018 – 261,058 km
  • 2017 – 254,851 km
  • 2014 – 246,958 km
  • 2013 – 242,551 km
  • 2012 – 238,880 km
  • 2011 – 235,681 km
  • 2010 – 230,954 km
  • 2009 – 226,375 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,183 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower sill holed outwith prescribed area
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,183 km (+1,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    270,183 km
    Test number
    161120713833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower sill holed outwith prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass269,013 km (+1,203)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    269,013 km
    Test number
    690455664335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass267,810 km (+986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    267,810 km
    Test number
    403437566011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass266,824 km (+556)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    266,824 km
    Test number
    262400611390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner hole in sill outwith prescribed area(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass266,268 km (+912)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    266,268 km
    Test number
    224806684097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer hole in sill outwith prescribed area(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass265,356 km (+2,557)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    265,356 km
    Test number
    865797621335
    • AdvisoryHole in nearside outer sill
    • AdvisoryHole in nearside rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass262,799 km (+1,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    262,799 km
    Test number
    548564280936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass261,058 km (+6,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    261,058 km
    Test number
    723663624890
    • AdvisorySlight play on steering rack

  9. Pass254,851 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    254,851 km
    Test number
    734589369497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass251,777 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    251,777 miles
    Test number
    896336233445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass250,138 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    250,138 miles
    Test number
    978664675169
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail250,138 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,138 miles
    Test number
    837711475148
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass246,958 km (+4,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    246,958 km
    Test number
    407088474107
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass242,551 km (+42)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    242,551 km
    Test number
    108392683114
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust rattle

  15. Fail242,509 km (+3,629)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,509 km
    Test number
    276939373117
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust rattle

  16. Pass238,880 km (+3,199)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    238,880 km
    Test number
    845424582138
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBackbox rubber mounting in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front brake indicates a slight bind not excessive
    • NoteOffside rear brake indicates a slight bind but not excessive
    • NoteSlight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack but not excessive

  17. Pass235,681 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    235,681 km
    Test number
    688787681124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail235,681 km (+4,727)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,681 km
    Test number
    987906581168
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass230,954 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    230,954 km
    Test number
    874461730158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail230,952 km (+4,577)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,952 km
    Test number
    944410730150
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear the screen slightly
    • NoteSlight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack but not excessive

  21. Pass226,375 km
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    226,375 km
    Test number
    871340839144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail226,375 km2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,375 km
    Test number
    280299129437
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCvj o/s rear gaiter split -n/s rear gaiter deteriorated

Questions about E403 FSO

Does E403 FSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E403 FSO is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on E403 FSO?
The MOT on E403 FSO is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E403 FSO done?
E403 FSO was recorded at 270,183 km at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,595 km a year.
Has E403 FSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E403 FSO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on E403 FSO 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 E403 FSO find?
E403 FSO passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower sill holed outwith prescribed area; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount outer.

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