
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
R426 FADMOT history
R426 FAD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 351,483 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 351,483 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R426 FAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 May 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
R426 FAD was last recorded at 351,483 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 1,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 350,342 miles · 3 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,141 miles
- Average per year
- 7,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 351,483 miles
- 2024 – 350,342 miles
- 2023 – 349,079 miles
- 2022 – 347,499 miles
- 2020 – 344,823 miles
- 2019 – 336,052 miles
- 2018 – 330,247 miles
- 2017 – 322,749 miles
- 2016 – 316,632 miles
- 2015 – 307,972 miles
- 2014 – 299,736 miles
- 2013 – 286,562 miles
- 2012 – 273,224 miles
- 2011 – 259,387 miles
- 2010 – 246,727 miles
- 2008 – 236,326 miles
- 2007 – 220,602 miles
- 2006 – 203,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail351,483 miles (+1,141)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 351,483 miles
- Test number
- 783261953415
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass350,342 miles (+1,263)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 350,342 miles
- Test number
- 957642837227
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s inner sill not in prescribed area
Pass349,079 miles (+1,580)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 349,079 miles
- Test number
- 695496449752
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass347,499 miles (+2,676)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 347,499 miles
- Test number
- 241450429968
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass344,823 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 344,823 miles
- Test number
- 100562459697
- AdvisoryPOWER STEERING NOISE
Fail344,823 miles (+8,771)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 344,823 miles
- Test number
- 574588886719
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPOWER STEERING NOISE
Pass336,052 miles (+5,805)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 336,052 miles
- Test number
- 905208783136
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass330,247 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 330,247 miles
- Test number
- 508793595456
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail330,245 miles (+7,496)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 330,245 miles
- Test number
- 729007363793
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass322,749 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 322,749 miles
- Test number
- 953370821916
- AdvisoryEngine oil requires top up
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both seats
Fail322,749 miles (+32)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 322,749 miles
- Test number
- 199874415680
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil requires top up
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion top shock absorber mounting area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded at front, in centre near door runner and at rear on a metal plate
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion top shock absorber mounting area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both seats
Fail322,717 miles (+6,085)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 322,717 miles
- Test number
- 604297649755
- FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryVehicle very rusty in places
Pass316,632 miles (+8,660)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 316,632 miles
- Test number
- 988335009524
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass307,972 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 307,972 miles
- Test number
- 205712125098
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail307,970 miles (+8,234)8 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 307,970 miles
- Test number
- 359850325040
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass299,736 miles (+46)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 299,736 miles
- Test number
- 947878044016
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear lens cracked
Fail299,690 miles (+13,128)12 failures5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 299,690 miles
- Test number
- 146277724459
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAir box lid insecure
- NoteNearside outer sill corroded
- NoteOffside rear lens cracked
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
Pass286,562 miles (+73)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 286,562 miles
- Test number
- 277308723083
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteTyres Getting Perished
Fail286,489 miles (+13,265)4 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,489 miles
- Test number
- 408414023084
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteTyres Getting Perished
Pass273,224 miles (+48)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 273,224 miles
- Test number
- 529862732022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail273,176 miles (+13,789)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,176 miles
- Test number
- 496950832077
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass259,387 miles (+169)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 259,387 miles
- Test number
- 739764621094
- NoteHandbrake cable getting worn
Fail259,218 miles (+12,491)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,218 miles
- Test number
- 605517911009
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHandbrake cable getting worn
Pass246,727 miles (+34)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 246,727 miles
- Test number
- 752484740074
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteSlight movement in offside steering rack inner ball joint
Fail246,693 miles (+10,367)2 dangerous10 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,693 miles
- Test number
- 650656230058
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteSlight movement in offside steering rack inner ball joint
Pass236,326 miles (+15,724)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 236,326 miles
- Test number
- 542177228109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play both steering rack ends
Pass220,602 miles (+16,800)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2008
- Odometer
- 220,602 miles
- Test number
- 523609337125
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight damage nearside outer sill
- NoteSlight play both steering rack ends
Pass203,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 203,802 miles
- Test number
- 834228536162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R426 FAD
- Does R426 FAD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R426 FAD expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R426 FAD?
- The MOT on R426 FAD expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R426 FAD done?
- R426 FAD was recorded at 351,483 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 7,666 miles a year.
- Has R426 FAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R426 FAD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on R426 FAD 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 R426 FAD find?
- R426 FAD failed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.