
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S38 RBDMOT history
S38 RBD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 264,298 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 264,298 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 11,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S38 RBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S38 RBD was last recorded at 264,298 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 263,980 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 318 miles
- Average per year
- 11,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 264,298 miles
- 2024 – 263,980 miles
- 2023 – 263,093 miles
- 2022 – 262,003 miles
- 2021 – 261,226 miles
- 2020 – 260,400 miles
- 2019 – 260,184 miles
- 2018 – 246,861 miles
- 2017 – 241,597 miles
- 2016 – 239,161 miles
- 2015 – 236,586 miles
- 2014 – 232,586 miles
- 2013 – 229,983 miles
- 2012 – 222,403 miles
- 2011 – 214,501 miles
- 2010 – 211,794 miles
- 2009 – 204,515 miles
- 2008 – 200,935 miles
- 2007 – 151,283 miles
- 2006 – 48,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are over 10 years old (2014)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play in both front wheels but not excessive
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018
Coolant leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass264,298 miles (+318)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 264,298 miles
- Test number
- 221935748001
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are over 10 years old (2014)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play in both front wheels but not excessive
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Pass263,980 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 263,980 miles
- Test number
- 541902248687
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail263,961 miles (+868)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,961 miles
- Test number
- 214498540704
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass263,093 miles (+1,090)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 263,093 miles
- Test number
- 362950422096
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
- AdvisoryNearside front inner cv gaiter slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has 3.6 mm / wearing edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5.2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass262,003 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 262,003 miles
- Test number
- 933028050477
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner cv boot slightly perished
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail261,998 miles (+772)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,998 miles
- Test number
- 531118591615
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective UNABLE TO OPEN FUEL CAP TO CHECK SEAL (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner cv boot slightly perished
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass261,226 miles (+826)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 261,226 miles
- Test number
- 517628704985
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front at caliper and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section ,drain hole corroded out (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner cv gaiter slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has 3.5 mm of tread left and wearing edges slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass260,400 miles (+216)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 260,400 miles
- Test number
- 995103621134
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat-shield insecure
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing very slightly does not effect drivers view
- AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
Pass260,184 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 260,184 miles
- Test number
- 534402369534
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail260,183 miles (+6,053)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,183 miles
- Test number
- 950646679318
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass254,130 miles (+1)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 254,130 miles
- Test number
- 586344964289
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail254,129 miles (+7,268)4 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,129 miles
- Test number
- 376826750033
- MajorBrake cable damaged front part (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced when full beam is switched on (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced when full beam is switched on (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass246,861 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 246,861 miles
- Test number
- 338637222772
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail246,860 miles (+5,263)1 dangerous5 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,860 miles
- Test number
- 710614220526
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2 clips (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass241,597 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 241,597 miles
- Test number
- 201383425967
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in swipe but more than 40mm (8.3.1d)
Fail241,584 miles (+2,423)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,584 miles
- Test number
- 731228624540
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in swipe but more than 40mm (8.3.1d)
Pass239,161 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 239,161 miles
- Test number
- 956000361383
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail239,161 miles (+2,575)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,161 miles
- Test number
- 269487666372
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass236,586 miles (+4,000)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 236,586 miles
- Test number
- 816404635003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRunner on bottom of side door worn through floor
Pass232,586 miles (+16)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 232,586 miles
- Test number
- 628283224027
- NoteBackbox baffles rattling
- NoteEngine oily
- NoteSlight play in steering rack but not excessive
- NoteVarious brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion but not excessive
Fail232,570 miles (+2,587)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,570 miles
- Test number
- 116380724466
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBackbox baffles rattling
- NoteEngine oily
- NoteSlight play in steering rack but not excessive
- NoteVarious brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion but not excessive
Pass229,983 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 229,983 miles
- Test number
- 175509333097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail229,910 miles (+7,507)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,910 miles
- Test number
- 145935323027
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass222,403 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 222,403 miles
- Test number
- 968294722072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail222,383 miles (+7,882)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,383 miles
- Test number
- 948589112087
- 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass214,501 miles (+2,707)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 214,501 miles
- Test number
- 175451721045
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNsf track rod slight play
- NoteOsf track rod slight play
Pass211,794 miles (+7,279)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 211,794 miles
- Test number
- 390499040431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,515 miles (+3,580)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 204,515 miles
- Test number
- 983406339210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,935 miles (+49,652)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 200,935 miles
- Test number
- 684450248230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,283 miles (+102,371)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 151,283 miles
- Test number
- 240150547251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 48,912 miles
- Test number
- 503727836289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S38 RBD
- Does S38 RBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 RBD is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S38 RBD?
- The MOT on S38 RBD is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S38 RBD done?
- S38 RBD was recorded at 264,298 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 11,207 miles a year.
- Has S38 RBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S38 RBD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S38 RBD 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 RBD find?
- S38 RBD passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: both rear tyres are over 10 years old; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm; slight play in both front wheels but not excessive, and 1 more.
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