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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S38 OFJMOT history

S38 OFJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 219,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

S38 OFJ grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
219,230 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 OFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 OFJ was last recorded at 219,230 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 3,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2019: 212,588 miles, lower than 215,572 miles on 17 Jan 2019.

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
215,278 miles · 8 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,952 miles
Average per year
5,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 219,230 miles
  • 2021 – 215,278 miles
  • 2020 – 214,416 miles
  • 2019 – 212,588 miles
  • 2018 – 211,397 miles
  • 2016 – 206,809 miles
  • 2015 – 204,110 miles
  • 2014 – 198,498 miles
  • 2013 – 191,988 miles
  • 2012 – 187,333 miles
  • 2011 – 181,811 miles
  • 2010 – 178,390 miles
  • 2009 – 174,858 miles
  • 2008 – 163,011 miles
  • 2007 – 151,606 miles
  • 2006 – 138,920 miles
  • 2005 – 128,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,230 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion rear underside

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Tested in wet condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,230 miles (+3,952)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    219,230 miles
    Test number
    347677862107
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion rear underside

  2. Pass215,278 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    215,278 miles
    Test number
    412590731451
    • AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail215,262 miles (+846)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,262 miles
    Test number
    280067183690
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass214,416 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    214,416 miles
    Test number
    133439717383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail214,400 miles (+1,812)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,400 miles
    Test number
    822362394205
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake dust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass212,588 miles (-2,984)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    212,588 miles
    Test number
    460563063421
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipework (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded [ outside prescribed areas]

  7. Fail215,572 miles (+4,175)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,572 miles
    Test number
    551152688207
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipework (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded [ outside prescribed areas]

  8. Pass211,397 miles (+4,588)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    211,397 miles
    Test number
    506006110797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition
    • AdvisoryWear noted in wiper linkage

  9. Pass206,809 miles (+2,699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    206,809 miles
    Test number
    753966356916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipework (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipework (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion noted on all wheel arches

  10. Pass204,110 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    204,110 miles
    Test number
    495044735650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  11. Fail204,094 miles (+5,596)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,094 miles
    Test number
    282974723466
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  12. Pass198,498 miles (+6,510)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    198,498 miles
    Test number
    328361954340
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHorn tone poor
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall damaged

  13. Pass191,988 miles (+16)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    191,988 miles
    Test number
    389311733398
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear service brake figures only just acceptable

  14. Fail191,972 miles (+4,639)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,972 miles
    Test number
    895160633366
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear service brake figures only just acceptable

  15. Pass187,333 miles (+17)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    187,333 miles
    Test number
    369532842392
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail187,316 miles (+5,505)12 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,316 miles
    Test number
    656012732383
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass181,811 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    181,811 miles
    Test number
    466070851377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside inner sill holed
    • NoteNearside outter sill holed

  18. Fail181,810 miles (+3,420)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,810 miles
    Test number
    328189641398
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside inner sill holed
    • NoteNearside outter sill holed

  19. Pass178,390 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    178,390 miles
    Test number
    373219340347
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut in sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

  20. Fail178,390 miles (+3,532)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,390 miles
    Test number
    333359340331
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut in sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

  21. Pass174,858 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    174,858 miles
    Test number
    213455659376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in either nearside front inner track rod end or steering rack

  22. Fail174,857 miles (+11,846)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,857 miles
    Test number
    172615659378
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in either nearside front inner track rod end or steering rack

  23. Pass163,011 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    163,011 miles
    Test number
    373917558349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside and offside front steering arms have slight play at the fixings but not excessive at the time of test.

  24. Fail163,010 miles (+11,404)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,010 miles
    Test number
    744032558334
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside and offside front steering arms have slight play at the fixings but not excessive at the time of test.

  25. Pass151,606 miles (+12,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    151,606 miles
    Test number
    330822357340
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass138,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    138,920 miles
    Test number
    574819146346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail138,920 miles (+10,779)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,920 miles
    Test number
    542999146388
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass128,141 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    128,141 miles
    Test number
    970760755314
    • NoteSlight wear in n/s steering arm inner joint

  29. Fail128,147 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,147 miles
    Test number
    192310055343
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteN/s headlamp has water collecting in it, but not affecting beam pattern at time of test
    • NoteO/s wiper starting to split at end
    • NoteSlight wear in n/s steering arm inner joint (rack end)

Questions about S38 OFJ

Does S38 OFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 OFJ expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 OFJ?
The MOT on S38 OFJ expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 OFJ done?
S38 OFJ was recorded at 219,230 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 5,600 miles a year.
Has S38 OFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 OFJ has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S38 OFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S38 OFJ find?
S38 OFJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front heat shield insecure, and 2 more.

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