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Volkswagen Crafter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,461 cc

BW 38MOT history

BW 38 is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,199 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BW 38
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BW 38 was last recorded at 125,199 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2019: 10,513 miles, lower than 101,741 miles on 15 Nov 2018.

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
121,201 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,998 miles
Average per year
4,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,199 miles
  • 2024 – 121,201 miles
  • 2023 – 118,840 miles
  • 2022 – 115,610 miles
  • 2021 – 111,353 miles
  • 2020 – 107,595 miles
  • 2019 – 10,513 miles
  • 2018 – 101,741 miles
  • 2017 – 98,468 miles
  • 2016 – 95,016 miles
  • 2015 – 90,120 miles
  • 2014 – 86,817 miles
  • 2013 – 84,462 miles
  • 2012 – 65,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,199 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySlightly detected in steering rack

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,199 miles (+3,998)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,199 miles
    Test number
    540184246480
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly detected in steering rack

  2. Pass121,201 miles (+43)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,201 miles
    Test number
    404195640562
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,158 miles (+2,318)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,158 miles
    Test number
    379847570080
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to broken parking brake (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,840 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,840 miles
    Test number
    177193294302
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Fail118,840 miles (+3,230)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,840 miles
    Test number
    943391625729
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,610 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,610 miles
    Test number
    371132290297
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,610 miles (+4,257)6 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,610 miles
    Test number
    609212050818
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,353 miles (+3,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,353 miles
    Test number
    153135590235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  9. Pass107,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,595 miles
    Test number
    140897717840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail107,594 miles (+97,081)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    195876302025
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass10,513 miles (-91,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    10,513 miles
    Test number
    841946491615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,741 miles
    Test number
    436162046044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail101,741 miles (+3,273)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,741 miles
    Test number
    571235407062
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass98,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    654221181451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail98,468 miles (+3,452)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    204978240453
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass95,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    661219585665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  17. Fail95,016 miles (+4,896)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    525136297770
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  18. Fail90,120 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,120 miles
    Test number
    779337365123
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass90,120 miles (+3,303)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,120 miles
    Test number
    946337065108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Fail86,817 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    385878164130
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass86,817 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    949968964189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,809 miles
    Test number
    797343174030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,808 miles (+2,346)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,808 miles
    Test number
    536073274003
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front side marker lamp not working
    • NoteNearside front top outline lamp not working

  24. Pass84,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    225262923001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,462 miles (+18,587)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    125761423016
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  26. Pass65,875 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,875 miles
    Test number
    427301682027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

Questions about BW 38

What vehicle is registration BW 38 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BW 38 on a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 26 Mar 2009. 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 BW 38 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BW 38 is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on BW 38?
The MOT on BW 38 is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BW 38 done?
BW 38 was recorded at 125,199 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,337 miles a year.
Has BW 38 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BW 38 has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on BW 38 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on BW 38 find?
BW 38 passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded; nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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