
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass212,681 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 212,681 miles
- Test number
- 921610544398
- AdvisoryOil leak
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
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)
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)
Pass203,165 miles (+4,420)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 203,165 miles
- Test number
- 736532753629
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass194,732 miles (+3,168)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 194,732 miles
- Test number
- 297387643366
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Pass166,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 166,283 miles
- Test number
- 812320058344
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass186,566 miles (+12,763)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 186,566 miles
- Test number
- 333007868073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,803 miles (+16,986)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 173,803 miles
- Test number
- 483949847156
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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