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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S38 AVCMOT history

S38 AVC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 241,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

S38 AVC white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
241,864 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 AVC was last recorded at 241,864 miles on 15 May 2026, 309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Dec 2008: 166,283 miles, lower than 186,566 miles on 7 Mar 2008.

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
241,555 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
309 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,864 miles
  • 2025 – 238,245 miles
  • 2024 – 233,299 miles
  • 2023 – 231,518 miles
  • 2022 – 228,840 miles
  • 2021 – 223,811 miles
  • 2020 – 219,721 miles
  • 2018 – 212,681 miles
  • 2017 – 206,583 miles
  • 2016 – 203,165 miles
  • 2015 – 198,745 miles
  • 2013 – 194,732 miles
  • 2012 – 191,564 miles
  • 2011 – 185,885 miles
  • 2010 – 179,741 miles
  • 2009 – 173,242 miles
  • 2008 – 166,283 miles
  • 2007 – 173,803 miles
  • 2006 – 156,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,864 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,864 miles (+309)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    241,864 miles
    Test number
    230547586417
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail241,555 miles (+3,310)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,555 miles
    Test number
    785571586114
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass238,245 miles (+12)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    238,245 miles
    Test number
    921591249565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail238,233 miles (+4,934)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,233 miles
    Test number
    687820503052
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass233,299 miles (+1,781)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    233,299 miles
    Test number
    525041380370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass231,518 miles (+2,678)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    231,518 miles
    Test number
    109699501570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  7. Pass228,840 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    228,840 miles
    Test number
    555002354771
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail228,840 miles (+5,029)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,840 miles
    Test number
    733294513014
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass223,811 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    223,811 miles
    Test number
    679914387422
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Fail223,799 miles (+4,078)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,799 miles
    Test number
    979298001609
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass219,721 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    219,721 miles
    Test number
    582187347809
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Fail219,721 miles (+7,040)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,721 miles
    Test number
    460985602734
    • DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. Pass212,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    212,681 miles
    Test number
    921610544398
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail212,681 miles (+6,098)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,681 miles
    Test number
    757196701539
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass206,583 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    206,583 miles
    Test number
    879053874083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  16. Fail206,583 miles (+3,418)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,583 miles
    Test number
    594494579295
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  17. Pass203,165 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    203,165 miles
    Test number
    736532753629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass198,745 miles (+3,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    198,745 miles
    Test number
    385864545017
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT N/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT (2.2.C.1c)
  19. Pass195,113 miles (+381)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    195,113 miles
    Test number
    499023505016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass194,732 miles (+3,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    194,732 miles
    Test number
    297387643366
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  21. Pass191,564 miles (+44)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    191,564 miles
    Test number
    548815632358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  22. Fail191,520 miles (+5,635)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,520 miles
    Test number
    588887722386
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  23. Pass185,885 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    185,885 miles
    Test number
    979816041328
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail185,885 miles (+6,144)6 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,885 miles
    Test number
    128160441337
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass179,741 miles (+46)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    179,741 miles
    Test number
    471131950364
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine smokey
    • NoteNearside rear discs burnt
    • NoteOffside headlamp inscure
  26. Fail179,695 miles (+6,453)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,695 miles
    Test number
    572109440321
    • DangerousFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine smokey
    • NoteNearside rear discs burnt
    • NoteOffside headlamp inscure
  27. Pass173,242 miles (+6,959)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    173,242 miles
    Test number
    441807039387
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside steering rack arm has slight play in a ball joint
  28. Pass166,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    166,283 miles
    Test number
    812320058344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail166,283 miles (-20,283)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,283 miles
    Test number
    912090358300
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  30. Pass186,566 miles (+12,763)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    186,566 miles
    Test number
    333007868073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass173,803 miles (+16,986)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    173,803 miles
    Test number
    483949847156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass156,817 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    156,817 miles
    Test number
    710903956125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s rack knuckle

Questions about S38 AVC

Does S38 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 AVC is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 AVC?
The MOT on S38 AVC is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 AVC done?
S38 AVC was recorded at 241,864 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has S38 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 AVC has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S38 AVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S38 AVC find?
S38 AVC passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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