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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and Black · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S38 JAJMOT history

S38 JAJ is a grey and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

S38 JAJ grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,001 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 JAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 JAJ was last recorded at 131,001 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,974 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
3,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,001 miles
  • 2025 – 129,067 miles
  • 2023 – 125,958 miles
  • 2022 – 116,319 miles
  • 2021 – 110,048 miles
  • 2020 – 107,733 miles
  • 2019 – 105,188 miles
  • 2018 – 101,503 miles
  • 2017 – 98,868 miles
  • 2016 – 97,336 miles
  • 2015 – 97,244 miles
  • 2013 – 97,238 miles
  • 2012 – 96,183 miles
  • 2010 – 95,306 miles
  • 2009 – 94,590 miles
  • 2008 – 92,962 miles
  • 2007 – 78,067 miles
  • 2006 – 62,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,001 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,001 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,001 miles
    Test number
    761804404936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,974 miles (+1,907)4 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,974 miles
    Test number
    753450975485
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,067 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,067 miles
    Test number
    447272631482
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail129,067 miles (+3,109)2 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,067 miles
    Test number
    283011007307
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,958 miles
    Test number
    553626195699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,958 miles (+9,639)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,958 miles
    Test number
    645054950880
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,319 miles (+6,271)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,319 miles
    Test number
    855458715752
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,048 miles (+2,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,048 miles
    Test number
    655729939768
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass107,733 miles (+2,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,733 miles
    Test number
    973912617315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass105,188 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,188 miles
    Test number
    640803397840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,164 miles (+3,661)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,164 miles
    Test number
    863561666069
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside or outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,503 miles
    Test number
    746260478796
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail101,501 miles (+2,633)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,501 miles
    Test number
    903888688028
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass98,868 miles (+1,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,868 miles
    Test number
    238826847927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened out side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened out side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass97,336 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,336 miles
    Test number
    454035011041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,244 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,244 miles
    Test number
    518280635097
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail97,244 miles (+6)6 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,244 miles
    Test number
    308973725019
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront x/member valance corroded
    • NoteHandbrake return spring broken

  18. Pass97,238 miles (+1,055)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,238 miles
    Test number
    376109463197
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass96,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    808310172008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail96,183 miles (+877)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    879358462008
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass95,306 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,306 miles
    Test number
    971773850216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,590 miles (+1,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,590 miles
    Test number
    363239199159
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail92,962 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    340386538268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass92,962 miles (+14,895)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    471326138201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,067 miles (+15,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,067 miles
    Test number
    721027097171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    431770806233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 JAJ

Does S38 JAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 JAJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 JAJ?
The MOT on S38 JAJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 JAJ done?
S38 JAJ was recorded at 131,001 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,485 miles a year.
Has S38 JAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 JAJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S38 JAJ 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 S38 JAJ find?
S38 JAJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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