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Orange · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T28 AXEMOT history

T28 AXE is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 362,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
362,749 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 AXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 AXE was last recorded at 362,749 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
358,090 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,659 miles
Average per year
16,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 362,749 miles
  • 2025 – 358,090 miles
  • 2024 – 353,377 miles
  • 2023 – 350,551 miles
  • 2022 – 349,376 miles
  • 2020 – 347,954 miles
  • 2019 – 334,216 miles
  • 2018 – 311,822 miles
  • 2017 – 284,379 miles
  • 2016 – 250,307 miles
  • 2015 – 229,975 miles
  • 2014 – 209,880 miles
  • 2013 – 179,237 miles
  • 2012 – 147,067 miles
  • 2011 – 112,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass362,749 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass362,749 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    362,749 miles
    Test number
    507585257035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass358,090 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    358,090 miles
    Test number
    237740578517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass353,377 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    353,377 miles
    Test number
    819394808309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass350,551 miles (+1,175)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    350,551 miles
    Test number
    697973546851
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass349,376 miles (+1,422)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    349,376 miles
    Test number
    540683899552
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass347,954 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    347,954 miles
    Test number
    571721447253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail347,822 miles (+13,606)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    347,822 miles
    Test number
    494008700411
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass334,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    334,216 miles
    Test number
    104198609011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail334,216 miles (+22,394)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    334,216 miles
    Test number
    849140477789
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass311,822 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    311,822 miles
    Test number
    158750615804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are very worn
  11. Fail311,821 miles (+27,442)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,821 miles
    Test number
    807832926588
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are very worn
  12. Pass284,379 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    284,379 miles
    Test number
    929614133660
    • AdvisoryENGINE/GEARBOX MOUNTS WEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail284,259 miles (+33,952)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,259 miles
    Test number
    653442590626
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SMALL END (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryENGINE/GEARBOX MOUNTS WEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass250,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    250,307 miles
    Test number
    719802479920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeavy engine oil leak contaminating various suspension and steering components
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaiter(inner)securing clips broken
    • AdvisoryOuter skins of exhaust silencers corroded but no leaks detected
  15. Fail250,307 miles (+20,332)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,307 miles
    Test number
    540875025033
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeavy engine oil leak contaminating various suspension and steering components
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaiter(inner)securing clips broken
    • AdvisoryOuter skins of exhaust silencers corroded but no leaks detected
  16. Pass229,975 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    229,975 miles
    Test number
    747028815103
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail229,969 miles (+20,089)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,969 miles
    Test number
    727207415177
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass209,880 miles (+30,643)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    209,880 miles
    Test number
    919864014152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front safty belt webbing has insulating tape wrapped round it
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass179,237 miles (+32,170)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    179,237 miles
    Test number
    628747513115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass147,067 miles (+34,898)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    147,067 miles
    Test number
    739541522189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    112,169 miles
    Test number
    258727451142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T28 AXE

Does T28 AXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 AXE is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 AXE?
The MOT on T28 AXE is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 AXE done?
T28 AXE was recorded at 362,749 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 16,846 miles a year.
Has T28 AXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 AXE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T28 AXE 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 T28 AXE find?
T28 AXE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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