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Nissan Almera

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,392 cc

S38 VNGMOT history

S38 VNG is a red petrol Nissan Almera first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,835 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 VNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,392 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 VNG was last recorded at 84,835 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,834 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,835 miles
  • 2024 – 79,346 miles
  • 2023 – 75,727 miles
  • 2022 – 70,929 miles
  • 2021 – 68,780 miles
  • 2020 – 63,972 miles
  • 2019 – 52,066 miles
  • 2018 – 44,821 miles
  • 2017 – 39,409 miles
  • 2016 – 34,089 miles
  • 2014 – 30,665 miles
  • 2013 – 30,506 miles
  • 2012 – 29,924 miles
  • 2011 – 29,099 miles
  • 2010 – 27,925 miles
  • 2009 – 27,102 miles
  • 2008 – 26,190 miles
  • 2007 – 25,254 miles
  • 2006 – 24,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,835 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVarious points of corrosionRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside front brake pads becoming worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,835 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    592525353728
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion

  2. Fail84,834 miles (+5,488)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,834 miles
    Test number
    792964800540
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion

  3. Pass79,346 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,346 miles
    Test number
    458549757167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,243 miles (+3,516)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,243 miles
    Test number
    968887341981
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,727 miles
    Test number
    852772378106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,727 miles (+4,798)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,727 miles
    Test number
    405499660425
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass70,929 miles (+2,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,929 miles
    Test number
    536478468720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass68,780 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,780 miles
    Test number
    287543876882
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads becoming worn

  9. Fail68,748 miles (+4,776)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    886543313638
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads becoming worn

  10. Pass63,972 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    891211626576
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail63,972 miles (+11,906)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    825167419566
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,066 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,066 miles
    Test number
    899831065283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,036 miles (+7,215)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,036 miles
    Test number
    331637200023
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass44,821 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    453678765935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,409 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,409 miles
    Test number
    742716432703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,089 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,089 miles
    Test number
    712638278547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,665 miles
    Test number
    369476294299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,665 miles (+159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,665 miles
    Test number
    317794694457
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass30,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,506 miles
    Test number
    108654683209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,506 miles (+582)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,506 miles
    Test number
    546411383281
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass29,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,924 miles
    Test number
    665886082214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,924 miles (+825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,924 miles
    Test number
    685896482237
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  23. Pass29,099 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,099 miles
    Test number
    745365081296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,925 miles
    Test number
    323436080243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,925 miles (+823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,925 miles
    Test number
    513906080208
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass27,102 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,102 miles
    Test number
    584427089256
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass26,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,190 miles
    Test number
    461658288257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,190 miles (+936)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,190 miles
    Test number
    694658688280
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking in treads and need replacement

  29. Pass25,254 miles (+1,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,254 miles
    Test number
    294795187295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass24,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,014 miles
    Test number
    101465886270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 VNG

Does S38 VNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 VNG is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S38 VNG?
The MOT on S38 VNG is valid until 12 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 VNG done?
S38 VNG was recorded at 84,835 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,190 miles a year.
Has S38 VNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 VNG has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S38 VNG 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 VNG find?
S38 VNG passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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