Volkswagen Multivan
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
S38 UOWMOT history
S38 UOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Multivan first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 46,281 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 46,281 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,842 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S38 UOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Multivan
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S38 UOW was last recorded at 46,281 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 45,539 miles · 6 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 742 miles
- Average per year
- 1,842 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 46,281 miles
- 2024 – 45,539 miles
- 2023 – 45,177 miles
- 2022 – 43,969 miles
- 2021 – 43,180 miles
- 2020 – 41,931 miles
- 2019 – 40,868 miles
- 2018 – 38,725 miles
- 2017 – 37,114 miles
- 2016 – 35,331 miles
- 2015 – 33,560 miles
- 2014 – 32,329 miles
- 2013 – 29,548 miles
- 2012 – 28,143 miles
- 2011 – 26,380 miles
- 2010 – 25,270 miles
- 2009 – 21,410 miles
- 2008 – 18,790 miles
- 2007 – 15,594 miles
- 2006 – 11,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,281 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,281 miles (+742)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 46,281 miles
- Test number
- 597783454860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,539 miles (+362)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 45,539 miles
- Test number
- 308108065768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,177 miles (+688)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 45,177 miles
- Test number
- 734668243359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,489 miles (+520)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 44,489 miles
- Test number
- 540894435437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass43,969 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 43,969 miles
- Test number
- 664581222754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail43,969 miles (+789)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,969 miles
- Test number
- 215028203175
- Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass43,180 miles (+1,249)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 43,180 miles
- Test number
- 698153697031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass41,931 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 41,931 miles
- Test number
- 417215383358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail41,930 miles (+1,062)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,930 miles
- Test number
- 837770283502
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass40,868 miles (+2,143)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 40,868 miles
- Test number
- 294205196024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass38,725 miles (+1,611)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 38,725 miles
- Test number
- 618594022784
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass37,114 miles (+1,783)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 37,114 miles
- Test number
- 534393680025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryAdequate welding repairs to rear exhaust silencer
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
Pass35,331 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 35,331 miles
- Test number
- 590841717923
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryAdequate welding repair to rear exhaust silencer noted
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers lower bushes perishing noted
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner sidewall perishing noted
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing noted
Fail35,331 miles (+1,771)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,331 miles
- Test number
- 169675996219
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryAdequate welding repair to rear exhaust silencer noted
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers lower bushes perishing noted
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner sidewall perishing noted
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing noted
Pass33,560 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 33,560 miles
- Test number
- 637221235272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteO/s-n/s rear tyre side walls showing signs of perrishing
Fail33,560 miles (+1,231)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,560 miles
- Test number
- 599820935246
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteO/s-n/s rear tyre side walls showing signs of perrishing
Fail32,329 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,329 miles
- Test number
- 107728134256
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s-n/s rear tyres showing signs of perrishing outer side walls
Pass32,329 miles (+2,781)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 32,329 miles
- Test number
- 807428934276
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s-n/s rear tyres showing signs of perrishing outer side walls
Pass29,548 miles (+1,405)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 29,548 miles
- Test number
- 328064033261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,143 miles (+1,763)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,143 miles
- Test number
- 267686132258
- NoteAdvise nsf+osf tyre side wall cracked
Fail26,380 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,380 miles
- Test number
- 249995131230
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass26,380 miles (+1,110)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 26,380 miles
- Test number
- 396845631423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,270 miles (+3,860)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 25,270 miles
- Test number
- 804937230277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,410 miles (+2,620)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 21,410 miles
- Test number
- 191984329251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,790 miles (+3,196)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 18,790 miles
- Test number
- 971978718227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 15,594 miles
- Test number
- 564876427205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,594 miles (+4,452)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,594 miles
- Test number
- 680976127268
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass11,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 11,142 miles
- Test number
- 754340326295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S38 UOW
- Does S38 UOW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S38 UOW expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S38 UOW?
- The MOT on S38 UOW expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S38 UOW done?
- S38 UOW was recorded at 46,281 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 1,842 miles a year.
- Has S38 UOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S38 UOW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on S38 UOW 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 UOW find?
- S38 UOW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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