
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc
J8 FXWMOT history
J8 FXW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 230,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 230,618 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 FXW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 22 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 FXW was last recorded at 230,618 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 8,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 222,187 miles · 28 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,431 miles
- Average per year
- 12,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 230,618 miles
- 2023 – 222,187 miles
- 2022 – 209,723 miles
- 2021 – 195,641 miles
- 2020 – 185,340 miles
- 2019 – 173,039 miles
- 2018 – 162,404 miles
- 2017 – 151,506 miles
- 2016 – 138,397 miles
- 2015 – 125,125 miles
- 2014 – 115,210 miles
- 2013 – 104,893 miles
- 2012 – 94,505 miles
- 2011 – 73,884 miles
- 2010 – 54,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor7 MOTs, 2019–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock mount area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 6 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,618 miles (+8,431)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 230,618 miles
- Test number
- 638034525963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass222,187 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 222,187 miles
- Test number
- 583113705618
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills etc but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail222,180 miles (+12,457)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,180 miles
- Test number
- 515924575454
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills etc but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass209,723 miles (+547)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 209,723 miles
- Test number
- 304603641449
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door has a corroded hole,not likely to cause injury.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Replace with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail209,176 miles (+13,535)1 major4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,176 miles
- Test number
- 326331031891
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door has a corroded hole,not likely to cause injury.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Pass195,641 miles (+10,301)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 195,641 miles
- Test number
- 631475532556
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Free play at limit allowed (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass185,340 miles (+12,301)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 185,340 miles
- Test number
- 146432673936
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed NSR spring needs repositioning (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass173,039 miles (+10,635)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 173,039 miles
- Test number
- 715437270686
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - replace soon (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - replace soon (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.95mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,404 miles (+62)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 162,404 miles
- Test number
- 884915662386
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail162,342 miles (+10,836)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,342 miles
- Test number
- 973393225625
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass151,506 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 151,506 miles
- Test number
- 815913943364
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread not excessive (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisorySome deterioration at exhaust system -- not excessive -- still serviceable
- AdvisorySome rust on rear brake pipes --- not excessive
Fail151,506 miles (+13,109)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,506 miles
- Test number
- 790770008286
- FailureOffside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread not excessive (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisorySome deterioration at exhaust system -- not excessive -- still serviceable
- AdvisorySome rust on rear brake pipes --- not excessive
Pass138,397 miles (+13,272)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 138,397 miles
- Test number
- 154901999553
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides --- n/s worst (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryChange PAS fluid
- AdvisorySome deterioration exhaust silencers --- still serviceable
Pass125,125 miles (+9,915)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 125,125 miles
- Test number
- 349521675060
- NoteFront strut top bearings sticky.
- NoteOil leak at back of engine.
- NoteRear pads wearing thin.
Pass115,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 115,210 miles
- Test number
- 679404874063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,210 miles (+10,317)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,210 miles
- Test number
- 205343374098
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,893 miles (+10,388)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 104,893 miles
- Test number
- 137331083496
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCheck rear wheel alignment.
- NoteNear side rear brake binds slightly
Pass94,505 miles (+20,621)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 94,505 miles
- Test number
- 916000982056
- NoteSlight lead and lag on rear brakes
Pass73,884 miles (+19,378)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 73,884 miles
- Test number
- 627738261075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,506 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 54,506 miles
- Test number
- 543245160064
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about J8 FXW
- Does J8 FXW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J8 FXW expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J8 FXW?
- The MOT on J8 FXW expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J8 FXW done?
- J8 FXW was recorded at 230,618 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 12,581 miles a year.
- Has J8 FXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 FXW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on J8 FXW 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 J8 FXW find?
- J8 FXW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 11 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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