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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S738 AFEMOT history

S738 AFE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 298,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

S738 AFE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
298,474 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 AFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 AFE was last recorded at 298,474 miles on 4 May 2026, 1,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
296,967 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,507 miles
Average per year
2,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 298,474 miles
  • 2025 – 296,967 miles
  • 2024 – 295,940 miles
  • 2023 – 293,736 miles
  • 2022 – 291,944 miles
  • 2021 – 290,387 miles
  • 2020 – 288,862 miles
  • 2019 – 287,251 miles
  • 2018 – 285,457 miles
  • 2017 – 283,292 miles
  • 2016 – 280,681 miles
  • 2015 – 277,364 miles
  • 2014 – 273,782 miles
  • 2013 – 270,379 miles
  • 2012 – 266,141 miles
  • 2011 – 262,705 miles
  • 2010 – 259,543 miles
  • 2009 – 255,217 miles
  • 2008 – 249,927 miles
  • 2007 – 240,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass298,474 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass298,474 miles (+1,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    298,474 miles
    Test number
    506840201192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass296,967 miles (+1,027)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    296,967 miles
    Test number
    255647290783
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass295,940 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    295,940 miles
    Test number
    209662705430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail295,937 miles (+2,201)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,937 miles
    Test number
    949509404936
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front lower of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  5. Pass293,736 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    293,736 miles
    Test number
    103625131842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail293,697 miles (+1,753)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,697 miles
    Test number
    241105447631
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system small pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill under side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill behind drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass291,944 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    291,944 miles
    Test number
    347485322136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail291,932 miles (+1,545)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,932 miles
    Test number
    374859347602
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass290,387 miles (+1,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    290,387 miles
    Test number
    944329427932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass288,862 miles (+1,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    288,862 miles
    Test number
    514766997844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass287,251 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    287,251 miles
    Test number
    448644535847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail287,245 miles (+1,788)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,245 miles
    Test number
    110115632565
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass285,457 miles (+2,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    285,457 miles
    Test number
    856447402626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass283,292 miles (+2,611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    283,292 miles
    Test number
    103785142472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass280,681 miles (+3,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    280,681 miles
    Test number
    815463909339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper, o/s & n/s corner mtgs corroded off

  16. Pass277,364 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    277,364 miles
    Test number
    898177205157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass273,782 miles (+3,403)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    273,782 miles
    Test number
    386165804108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded & holed outside prescribed area

  18. Pass270,379 miles (+4,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    270,379 miles
    Test number
    689886513167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass266,141 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    266,141 miles
    Test number
    357212112172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass262,705 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    262,705 miles
    Test number
    729593311156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass259,543 miles (+4,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    259,543 miles
    Test number
    223383810495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass255,217 miles (+5,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    255,217 miles
    Test number
    343614119185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass249,927 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    249,927 miles
    Test number
    732816298088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  24. Fail249,925 miles (+9,169)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,925 miles
    Test number
    761611798053
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass240,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    240,756 miles
    Test number
    913027717030
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about S738 AFE

Does S738 AFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S738 AFE is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S738 AFE?
The MOT on S738 AFE is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S738 AFE done?
S738 AFE was recorded at 298,474 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 2,992 miles a year.
Has S738 AFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 AFE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S738 AFE 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 S738 AFE find?
S738 AFE passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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