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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S38 SCJMOT history

S38 SCJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 193,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S38 SCJ green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,263 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
5,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 SCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 SCJ was last recorded at 193,263 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,260 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,263 miles
  • 2024 – 190,751 miles
  • 2023 – 186,183 miles
  • 2022 – 181,861 miles
  • 2021 – 177,699 miles
  • 2020 – 170,959 miles
  • 2019 – 161,528 miles
  • 2018 – 160,849 miles
  • 2017 – 158,341 miles
  • 2016 – 154,275 miles
  • 2015 – 147,163 miles
  • 2014 – 140,447 miles
  • 2013 – 133,103 miles
  • 2012 – 123,255 miles
  • 2011 – 111,906 miles
  • 2010 – 103,301 miles
  • 2009 – 96,089 miles
  • 2008 – 90,284 miles
  • 2007 – 84,460 miles
  • 2006 – 78,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,263 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s arch tappedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

36 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,263 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,263 miles
    Test number
    403614488185
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s arch tapped
  2. Fail193,260 miles (+10)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,260 miles
    Test number
    513314427978
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s arch tapped
  3. Fail193,250 miles (+2,499)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,250 miles
    Test number
    557403902748
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wing, arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy system cut short (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s wheel arch tape
  4. Pass190,751 miles (+4,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    190,751 miles
    Test number
    375499075360
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing repaired with tape
  5. Pass186,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    186,183 miles
    Test number
    831579786169
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering arm
  6. Fail186,183 miles (+4,322)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,183 miles
    Test number
    237773564046
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering arm
  7. Pass181,861 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    181,861 miles
    Test number
    183363407762
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay between steering wheel and column
  8. Fail181,861 miles (+4,162)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,861 miles
    Test number
    344332088720
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay between steering wheel and column
  9. Pass177,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    177,699 miles
    Test number
    313669538183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryBody surface corrosion
  10. Fail177,699 miles (+6,740)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,699 miles
    Test number
    795318994467
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryBody surface corrosion
  11. Pass170,959 miles (+9,431)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,959 miles
    Test number
    904901213681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,528 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    161,528 miles
    Test number
    962655278387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,488 miles (+639)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,488 miles
    Test number
    794492329395
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass160,849 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    160,849 miles
    Test number
    386995402181
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine a bit smokey
    • AdvisoryN/s inner sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  15. Fail160,849 miles (+2,508)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,849 miles
    Test number
    546233176094
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine a bit smokey
    • AdvisoryN/s inner sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  16. Pass158,341 miles (+4,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,341 miles
    Test number
    360194902695
    • AdvisoryN/s rack gaiter perished
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n/s/f lower ball joint
  17. Pass154,275 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    154,275 miles
    Test number
    259849979167
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  18. Fail154,257 miles (+7,094)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,257 miles
    Test number
    895365217880
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  19. Pass147,163 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    147,163 miles
    Test number
    275063335239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail147,153 miles (+6,706)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,153 miles
    Test number
    298732535286
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass140,447 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,447 miles
    Test number
    987906524257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Fail140,442 miles (+7,339)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,442 miles
    Test number
    377445324487
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes have slight corrosion
  23. Pass133,103 miles (+23)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,103 miles
    Test number
    458938923249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  24. Fail133,080 miles (+9,825)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,080 miles
    Test number
    317737423401
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  25. Pass123,255 miles (+57)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    123,255 miles
    Test number
    109740732227
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering rack bushes worn
    • NoteVehicle has been lowered
  26. Fail123,198 miles (+11,292)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,198 miles
    Test number
    815687522262
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSteering rack bushes worn
    • NoteVehicle has been lowered
  27. Pass111,906 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,906 miles
    Test number
    545697121251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail111,829 miles (+8,528)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,829 miles
    Test number
    869411021280
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front disc inner surface corroded
  29. Pass103,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    103,301 miles
    Test number
    842666760265
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  30. Fail103,301 miles (+7,212)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,301 miles
    Test number
    443276160261
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  31. Pass96,089 miles (+5,805)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,089 miles
    Test number
    684144669251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  32. Pass90,284 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,284 miles
    Test number
    893212258248
    • NoteFront anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to offside front slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe slightly damaged
    • NoteVery slight scoring on nearside rear brake disc
  33. Fail90,280 miles (+5,820)1 dangerous9 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,280 miles
    Test number
    392112458498
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to offside front slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe slightly damaged
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack
    • NoteVery slight scoring on nearside rear brake disc
  34. Pass84,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,460 miles
    Test number
    780379667263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail84,460 miles (+5,499)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,460 miles
    Test number
    713708957214
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  36. Pass78,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    150186266201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S38 SCJ

Does S38 SCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 SCJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S38 SCJ?
The MOT on S38 SCJ is valid until 27 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 SCJ done?
S38 SCJ was recorded at 193,263 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,959 miles a year.
Has S38 SCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 SCJ has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S38 SCJ 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 SCJ find?
S38 SCJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; o/s arch tapped.

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