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White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,953 cc

538 JOUMOT history

538 JOU is a white diesel Renault first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 174,395 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
174,395 km
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,777 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
538 JOU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Renault
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,953 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

538 JOU was last recorded at 174,395 km on 10 Mar 2025, 110 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,285 km · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
110 km
Average per year
1,777 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,395 km
  • 2022 – 174,285 km
  • 2021 – 172,775 km
  • 2020 – 172,332 km
  • 2019 – 169,991 km
  • 2018 – 166,642 km
  • 2017 – 161,522 km
  • 2016 – 158,655 km
  • 2013 – 153,683 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,395 km

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.

  • Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,395 km (+110)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,395 km
    Test number
    836935764294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,285 km (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,285 km
    Test number
    611579992654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,775 km (+443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,775 km
    Test number
    666337021693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,332 km (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,332 km
    Test number
    909302803888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,991 km (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,991 km
    Test number
    338437941808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,642 km (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    166,642 km
    Test number
    539943660403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass161,522 km (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    161,522 km
    Test number
    276123647219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,655 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    158,655 km
    Test number
    773614687478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner tyre worn on inner edge

  9. Pass157,248 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    157,248 miles
    Test number
    125194115137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,154 miles6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,154 miles
    Test number
    706850995014
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  11. Pass153,683 km (+99)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    153,683 km
    Test number
    846587523240
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  12. Fail153,584 km4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,584 km
    Test number
    649085273194
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  13. Fail141,575 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,575 miles
    Test number
    227249401496
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass141,575 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    141,575 miles
    Test number
    535249701114
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 538 JOU

What vehicle is registration 538 JOU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 538 JOU on a white diesel Renault first used on 1 Apr 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 538 JOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 538 JOU expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 538 JOU?
The MOT on 538 JOU expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 538 JOU done?
538 JOU was recorded at 174,395 km at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 1,777 km a year.
Has 538 JOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 538 JOU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on 538 JOU 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 538 JOU find?
538 JOU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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