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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S38 ORPMOT history

S38 ORP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 205,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

S38 ORP white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2023
Mileage
205,173 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 ORP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2023
Latest MOT test
13 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 ORP was last recorded at 205,173 miles on 13 May 2022, 238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,935 miles · 16 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
238 miles
Average per year
5,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 205,173 miles
  • 2019 – 204,935 miles
  • 2018 – 188,790 miles
  • 2017 – 176,075 miles
  • 2016 – 166,041 miles
  • 2015 – 165,953 miles
  • 2014 – 165,671 miles
  • 2013 – 164,639 miles
  • 2012 – 163,292 miles
  • 2011 – 157,976 miles
  • 2010 – 151,621 miles
  • 2009 – 145,723 miles
  • 2008 – 137,866 miles
  • 2007 – 125,656 miles
  • 2006 – 115,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,173 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,173 miles (+238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    205,173 miles
    Test number
    337730154610
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass204,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    204,935 miles
    Test number
    122110376104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail204,935 miles (+16,145)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,935 miles
    Test number
    554749686657
    • MajorEmissions not tested Middle exhaust pipe broken. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin Middle pipe broken. (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing Driver's mirror glass missing. (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery condition appears poor.
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition poor> rear section.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass188,790 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    188,790 miles
    Test number
    307015246442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail188,789 miles (+12)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,789 miles
    Test number
    872666626032
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,777 miles (+12,702)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,777 miles
    Test number
    366084732573
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure nearside (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    176,075 miles
    Test number
    453950187938
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play inner steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Fail176,072 miles (+10,031)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,072 miles
    Test number
    827810618623
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play inner steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass166,041 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    166,041 miles
    Test number
    279262525231
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass165,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    165,953 miles
    Test number
    255587995416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail165,953 miles (+282)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,953 miles
    Test number
    978446295185
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass165,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    165,671 miles
    Test number
    606932014216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail165,671 miles (+1,032)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,671 miles
    Test number
    777822514278
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass164,639 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    164,639 miles
    Test number
    149596503237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOffside wiperblade starting to split/deteriorate

  15. Fail164,639 miles (+1,347)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,639 miles
    Test number
    338856103209
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOffside wiperblade starting to split/deteriorate

  16. Pass163,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    163,292 miles
    Test number
    657402002200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Fail163,292 miles (+5,316)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,292 miles
    Test number
    296761802294
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass157,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    157,976 miles
    Test number
    485405411219
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Fail157,976 miles (+6,355)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,976 miles
    Test number
    297804311236
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass151,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    151,621 miles
    Test number
    114580310256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail151,621 miles (+5,898)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,621 miles
    Test number
    450509200276
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade deteriorating
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  22. Pass145,723 miles (+7,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    145,723 miles
    Test number
    231153009273
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass137,866 miles (+12,210)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    137,866 miles
    Test number
    304728918219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass125,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    125,656 miles
    Test number
    182877607239
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail125,656 miles (+10,458)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,656 miles
    Test number
    394717807415
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass115,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    115,198 miles
    Test number
    603449906294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 ORP

Does S38 ORP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 ORP expired on 12 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 ORP?
The MOT on S38 ORP expired on 12 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 ORP done?
S38 ORP was recorded at 205,173 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 5,698 miles a year.
Has S38 ORP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 ORP has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on S38 ORP 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 ORP find?
S38 ORP passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 3 advisories: front service brake binding but not excessively; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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