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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

F3 PADMOT history

F3 PAD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

F3 PAD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,859 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 PAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 PAD was last recorded at 118,859 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,077 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
5,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,859 miles
  • 2024 – 118,077 miles
  • 2023 – 117,696 miles
  • 2022 – 116,918 miles
  • 2021 – 116,478 miles
  • 2020 – 115,938 miles
  • 2019 – 113,735 miles
  • 2018 – 108,143 miles
  • 2017 – 100,001 miles
  • 2016 – 90,875 miles
  • 2015 – 82,333 miles
  • 2014 – 72,919 miles
  • 2013 – 64,215 miles
  • 2012 – 55,593 miles
  • 2011 – 47,354 miles
  • 2010 – 41,765 miles
  • 2009 – 34,593 miles
  • 2008 – 25,327 miles
  • 2007 – 16,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,859 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust system deterioratedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPark brake requirement's only just met. advise adjustment

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.

  • Corrosion through out rear suspension

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad warning lamp on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear brake disc's corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front mirror casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,859 miles (+782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,859 miles
    Test number
    625012442651
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPark brake requirement's only just met. advise adjustment

  2. Pass118,077 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,077 miles
    Test number
    556379616442
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through out rear suspension
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's corroded

  3. Fail118,024 miles (+328)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,024 miles
    Test number
    307460248565
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through out rear suspension
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's corroded

  4. Pass117,696 miles (+15)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,696 miles
    Test number
    859436534953
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through out rear suspension

  5. Fail117,681 miles (+763)2 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,681 miles
    Test number
    501826505969
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through out rear suspension

  6. Pass116,918 miles (+440)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    292463831659
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryMirror covers missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle suspension has surface corrosion

  7. Pass116,478 miles (+540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    953878618537
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass115,938 miles (+2,203)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,938 miles
    Test number
    580691139804
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake service and parking on the low side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass113,735 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,735 miles
    Test number
    136375667039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,143 miles
    Test number
    375129015218
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail108,143 miles (+8,142)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,143 miles
    Test number
    197200633702
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative don't light up (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper side light not working
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,001 miles (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    780151028923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,875 miles (+8,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,875 miles
    Test number
    299275723507
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes by both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass82,333 miles (+9,414)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    618168231952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,919 miles (+8,704)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,919 miles
    Test number
    716392204255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,215 miles (+8,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,215 miles
    Test number
    377133813424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass55,593 miles (+8,239)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,593 miles
    Test number
    288869822210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,354 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,354 miles
    Test number
    797818421283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    672250940313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,765 miles (+7,172)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    911830640310
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass34,593 miles (+9,266)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,593 miles
    Test number
    440166939361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,327 miles (+9,316)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,327 miles
    Test number
    800619508362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,011 miles
    Test number
    650100437338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 PAD

Does F3 PAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F3 PAD expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F3 PAD?
The MOT on F3 PAD expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F3 PAD done?
F3 PAD was recorded at 118,859 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 5,763 miles a year.
Has F3 PAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 PAD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on F3 PAD 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 F3 PAD find?
F3 PAD passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension corroded; exhaust system deteriorated, and 1 more.

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