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Cream · Petrol · 1956 · 3,500 cc

JVS 938MOT history

JVS 938 is a cream petrol Ford Popular first used on 25 Jun 1984. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 40,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
40,798 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JVS 938
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Popular
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
25 Jun 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JVS 938 was last recorded at 40,798 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 1,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,274 miles · 14 Sept 2013
Between the last two tests
1,524 miles
Average per year
545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,798 miles
  • 2013 – 39,274 miles
  • 2012 – 38,564 miles
  • 2011 – 37,610 miles
  • 2010 – 36,425 miles
  • 2009 – 33,291 miles
  • 2008 – 31,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,798 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,798 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    192083542459
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail40,798 miles (+1,524)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    212073570090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,274 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,274 miles
    Test number
    798297053288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,564 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,564 miles
    Test number
    595702752295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,610 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,610 miles
    Test number
    205785741274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,425 miles (+3,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,425 miles
    Test number
    353613640483
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass33,291 miles (+1,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,291 miles
    Test number
    294783619267
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass31,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,714 miles
    Test number
    391060748242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JVS 938

What vehicle is registration JVS 938 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JVS 938 on a cream petrol Ford Popular first used on 25 Jun 1984. 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 JVS 938 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JVS 938 expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JVS 938?
The MOT on JVS 938 expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JVS 938 done?
JVS 938 was recorded at 40,798 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 545 miles a year.
Has JVS 938 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JVS 938 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on JVS 938 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 JVS 938 find?
JVS 938 passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: indicator switch faulty; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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