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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.

J8 FXW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass230,618 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Pass115,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,210 miles
    Test number
    679404874063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass73,884 miles (+19,378)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    627738261075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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