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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,461 cc

S8 FXFMOT history

S8 FXF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 109,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

S8 FXF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,666 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 FXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 FXF was last recorded at 109,666 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2022: 97,941 miles, lower than 108,131 miles on 21 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,666 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,666 miles
  • 2024 – 106,887 miles
  • 2023 – 102,070 miles
  • 2022 – 97,941 miles
  • 2021 – 101,872 miles
  • 2020 – 95,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,666 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,666 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,666 miles
    Test number
    408131870224
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail109,666 miles (+2,779)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,666 miles
    Test number
    547986838457
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass106,887 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,887 miles
    Test number
    910831104049
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of fumes under bonnet
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle
  4. Fail106,886 miles (+4,816)2 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,886 miles
    Test number
    923547316084
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment need to check other steering/suspension components once replaced as there is to much play in ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface offside and nearside, been sprayed black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working offside and nearside (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of fumes under bonnet
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle
  5. Pass102,070 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,070 miles
    Test number
    150577849747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,992 miles (+4,051)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,992 miles
    Test number
    159642390096
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass97,941 miles (-10,190)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,941 miles
    Test number
    433113023624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,131 miles (+6,259)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,131 miles
    Test number
    371425509602
    • MajorFuel tank leaking night heater connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass101,872 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,872 miles
    Test number
    967868254625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,128 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,128 miles
    Test number
    168504902276
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about S8 FXF

Does S8 FXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 FXF is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 FXF?
The MOT on S8 FXF is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 FXF done?
S8 FXF was recorded at 109,666 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,651 miles a year.
Has S8 FXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 FXF has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 FXF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 FXF find?
S8 FXF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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