
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass170,335 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 170,335 miles
- Test number
- 967289542354
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass170,135 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 170,135 miles
- Test number
- 171524626125
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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)
Pass157,009 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 157,009 miles
- Test number
- 304892419648
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass133,562 miles (+4,837)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 133,562 miles
- Test number
- 134381205423
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
Pass126,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 126,628 miles
- Test number
- 245179923071
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass124,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 124,044 miles
- Test number
- 127672112081
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass120,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 120,383 miles
- Test number
- 439842631011
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass104,642 miles (+229)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 104,642 miles
- Test number
- 134054369078
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass78,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 78,432 miles
- Test number
- 131244577055
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass66,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 66,172 miles
- Test number
- 161592676041
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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