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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1989 · 1,600 cc

F3 SYNMOT history

F3 SYN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 156,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

F3 SYN blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
156,673 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 SYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 SYN was last recorded at 156,673 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 3,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,423 miles · 27 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,250 miles
Average per year
1,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,673 miles
  • 2020 – 153,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,673 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

8 tests since 10 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,673 miles (+3,250)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,673 miles
    Test number
    262331407981
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass153,423 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,423 miles
    Test number
    260104343993
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass349,315 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    349,315 km
    Test number
    456569249330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail349,315 km (+3,735)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    349,315 km
    Test number
    369663805145
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass345,580 km (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    345,580 km
    Test number
    463465737083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail345,510 km (+6,860)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    345,510 km
    Test number
    114526760918
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass338,650 km (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    338,650 km
    Test number
    706289270014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail338,629 km7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    338,629 km
    Test number
    319309503830
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about F3 SYN

Does F3 SYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F3 SYN expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F3 SYN?
The MOT on F3 SYN expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F3 SYN done?
F3 SYN was recorded at 156,673 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 1,172 miles a year.
Has F3 SYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 SYN has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on F3 SYN 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 SYN find?
F3 SYN passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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