
Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc
M378 CLWMOT history
M378 CLW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jun 1995. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 3 of 8 MOT tests, with 382,885 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 382,885 km
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 3 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 285 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M378 CLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 8 Jun 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M378 CLW was last recorded at 382,885 km on 12 May 2026, 8 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Nov 2023: 382,472 km, lower than 382,742 km on 24 Nov 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 382,877 km · 7 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 km
- Average per year
- 285 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 382,885 km
- 2025 – 382,814 km
- 2023 – 382,472 km
- 2006 – 377,296 km
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Coolant leak coolant level low.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rust hole near battery
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
NSF sill corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
8 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass382,885 km (+8)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 382,885 km
- Test number
- 474685526856
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail382,877 km (+63)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 382,877 km
- Test number
- 498361386325
- MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail382,814 km (+342)11 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 382,814 km
- Test number
- 914173669431
- MajorAll direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder side heavily undersealed
Pass382,472 km (-270)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 382,472 km
- Test number
- 383137821082
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant level low.
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rust hole near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNSF sill corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOsf outer sill corroded.
Fail382,742 km (+26)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 382,742 km
- Test number
- 911964275174
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant level low.
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rust hole near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNSF sill corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOsf outer sill corroded.
Fail382,716 km (+5,420)3 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 382,716 km
- Test number
- 314212088391
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass377,296 km
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 377,296 km
- Test number
- 561196306331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail377,296 km10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 377,296 km
- Test number
- 344504486295
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about M378 CLW
- Does M378 CLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M378 CLW is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M378 CLW?
- The MOT on M378 CLW is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M378 CLW done?
- M378 CLW was recorded at 382,885 km at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 285 km a year.
- Has M378 CLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M378 CLW has failed 5 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on M378 CLW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M378 CLW find?
- M378 CLW passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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