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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple and Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S38 MWNMOT history

S38 MWN is a purple and green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 170,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

S38 MWN purple Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,335 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 MWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple and Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 MWN was last recorded at 170,335 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,330 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,335 miles
  • 2023 – 170,135 miles
  • 2022 – 168,608 miles
  • 2020 – 157,009 miles
  • 2019 – 151,669 miles
  • 2018 – 139,060 miles
  • 2017 – 133,562 miles
  • 2016 – 128,725 miles
  • 2015 – 128,677 miles
  • 2014 – 128,185 miles
  • 2013 – 126,628 miles
  • 2012 – 124,044 miles
  • 2011 – 120,383 miles
  • 2010 – 112,955 miles
  • 2009 – 104,642 miles
  • 2008 – 92,232 miles
  • 2007 – 78,432 miles
  • 2006 – 66,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,335 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,335 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,335 miles
    Test number
    967289542354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,330 miles (+195)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,330 miles
    Test number
    302679705184
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass170,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    170,135 miles
    Test number
    171524626125
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail170,135 miles (+1,527)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,135 miles
    Test number
    126922951171
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass168,608 miles (+11,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    168,608 miles
    Test number
    138663626995
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass157,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,009 miles
    Test number
    304892419648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,007 miles (+5,338)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,007 miles
    Test number
    940400994506
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass151,669 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,669 miles
    Test number
    300369344068
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail151,667 miles (+12,607)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,667 miles
    Test number
    347351423846
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass139,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    304965950702
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail139,060 miles (+5,498)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    840131962196
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass133,562 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,562 miles
    Test number
    134381205423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,725 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    128,725 miles
    Test number
    415697802130
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  14. Fail128,724 miles (+47)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,724 miles
    Test number
    553816955115
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing A goods vehicle which has been converted to a passenger vehicle specification (i.e. fitted with rear seats and side windows etc.) must comply with the relevant “passenger vehicle” requirements (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing Positioned in rear window (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working poor connection at horn terminals (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disk surfaces lightly corroded
  15. Pass128,677 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,677 miles
    Test number
    328768182890
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside wing loose
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Fail128,675 miles (+490)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,675 miles
    Test number
    346530934359
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to caliper and on caliper 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to caliper and on caliper 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrivers wing loose
  17. Pass128,185 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,185 miles
    Test number
    998279744007
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake backing plates slightly corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  18. Fail128,174 miles (+1,546)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,174 miles
    Test number
    195906114031
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass126,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    126,628 miles
    Test number
    245179923071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,628 miles (+2,584)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,628 miles
    Test number
    828569323015
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass124,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    124,044 miles
    Test number
    127672112081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail124,044 miles (+3,661)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,044 miles
    Test number
    155854602080
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f brake slightly binding
  23. Pass120,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    120,383 miles
    Test number
    439842631011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail120,383 miles (+7,428)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,383 miles
    Test number
    336252431092
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s wing mirror missing
    • NoteN/s/r door and wheel arch damaged and corroded
  25. Pass112,955 miles (+8,313)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    112,955 miles
    Test number
    994966040016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteADVISE UNABLE TO OPEN SLIDING DOOR IN VAN SECTION
  26. Pass104,642 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    104,642 miles
    Test number
    134054369078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail104,413 miles (+12,181)16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,413 miles
    Test number
    354366459010
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  28. Pass92,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    92,232 miles
    Test number
    263481978013
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  29. Fail92,232 miles (+13,800)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,232 miles
    Test number
    891651878078
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  30. Pass78,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,432 miles
    Test number
    131244577055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail78,432 miles (+12,260)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,432 miles
    Test number
    730201177037
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  32. Pass66,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    161592676041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail66,172 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    411772576051
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about S38 MWN

Does S38 MWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 MWN is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S38 MWN?
The MOT on S38 MWN is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 MWN done?
S38 MWN was recorded at 170,335 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,267 miles a year.
Has S38 MWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 MWN has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S38 MWN 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 MWN find?
S38 MWN passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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