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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.

R426 FAD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail351,483 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass344,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    344,823 miles
    Test number
    100562459697
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING NOISE
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass259,387 miles (+169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    259,387 miles
    Test number
    739764621094
    • NoteHandbrake cable getting worn
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.

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