
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryO/s arch tappedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass170,959 miles (+9,431)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 170,959 miles
- Test number
- 904901213681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,528 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 161,528 miles
- Test number
- 962655278387
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Pass147,163 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 147,163 miles
- Test number
- 275063335239
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass111,906 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 111,906 miles
- Test number
- 545697121251
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Pass84,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 84,460 miles
- Test number
- 780379667263
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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