Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S738 JPRMOT history

S738 JPR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S738 JPR white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,293 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,170 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S738 JPR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S738 JPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 JPR was last recorded at 101,293 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,841 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,452 miles
Average per year
4,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,293 miles
  • 2025 – 98,841 miles
  • 2024 – 95,840 miles
  • 2023 – 91,894 miles
  • 2022 – 88,176 miles
  • 2021 – 83,664 miles
  • 2020 – 82,061 miles
  • 2019 – 77,991 miles
  • 2018 – 73,161 miles
  • 2017 – 69,190 miles
  • 2016 – 64,615 miles
  • 2015 – 60,145 miles
  • 2014 – 55,060 miles
  • 2013 – 50,983 miles
  • 2012 – 46,924 miles
  • 2011 – 42,623 miles
  • 2010 – 38,687 miles
  • 2009 – 33,959 miles
  • 2008 – 30,108 miles
  • 2007 – 23,478 miles
  • 2006 – 17,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,293 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,293 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,293 miles
    Test number
    966052566528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail101,293 miles (+2,452)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,293 miles
    Test number
    692046537062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass98,841 miles (+3,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,841 miles
    Test number
    557819695430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,840 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    476896916880
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail95,840 miles (+3,946)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    393338123465
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass91,894 miles (+3,718)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,894 miles
    Test number
    244902198140
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,176 miles (+4,512)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    642441350023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  8. Pass83,664 miles (+1,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    316208541046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass82,061 miles (+4,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,061 miles
    Test number
    251104210837
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  10. Pass77,991 miles (+4,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,991 miles
    Test number
    376005862168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass73,161 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    616961676637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    910920363988
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  13. Fail69,190 miles (+4,575)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    866594140274
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  14. Pass64,615 miles (+4,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,615 miles
    Test number
    594456642267
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner tie rods

  15. Pass60,145 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,145 miles
    Test number
    876665675080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,060 miles (+4,077)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,060 miles
    Test number
    357493774021
    • NoteNearside rear light lens slight damage
    • NoteSlight play inner tie-rod end offside

  17. Pass50,983 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,983 miles
    Test number
    936571173019
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail50,983 miles (+4,059)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,983 miles
    Test number
    127410473485
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail46,924 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,924 miles
    Test number
    145860962056
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass46,924 miles (+4,301)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,924 miles
    Test number
    217870762000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass42,623 miles (+3,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,623 miles
    Test number
    646629961012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  22. Pass38,687 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,687 miles
    Test number
    420508660094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,959 miles (+3,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,959 miles
    Test number
    623472569046
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass30,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,108 miles
    Test number
    553453068021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,108 miles (+6,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,108 miles
    Test number
    881083768032
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass23,478 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,478 miles
    Test number
    953074977081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,476 miles (+5,957)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,476 miles
    Test number
    124863977018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass17,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,519 miles
    Test number
    891834176023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S738 JPR

Does S738 JPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S738 JPR is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S738 JPR?
The MOT on S738 JPR is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S738 JPR done?
S738 JPR was recorded at 101,293 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,170 miles a year.
Has S738 JPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 JPR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S738 JPR 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 JPR find?
S738 JPR passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S738 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.