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Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S738 NGNMOT history

S738 NGN is a green diesel Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 18 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,619 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 NGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 NGN was last recorded at 94,619 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,269 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
2,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,619 miles
  • 2025 – 94,269 miles
  • 2024 – 93,578 miles
  • 2023 – 88,814 miles
  • 2022 – 85,374 miles
  • 2021 – 82,851 miles
  • 2020 – 81,205 miles
  • 2019 – 80,875 miles
  • 2017 – 80,592 miles
  • 2016 – 79,715 miles
  • 2015 – 78,479 miles
  • 2014 – 77,809 miles
  • 2013 – 75,795 miles
  • 2012 – 74,374 miles
  • 2011 – 72,644 miles
  • 2010 – 68,330 miles
  • 2009 – 62,110 miles
  • 2008 – 56,031 miles
  • 2007 – 52,702 miles
  • 2006 – 45,465 miles
  • 2005 – 42,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,619 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,619 miles (+350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,619 miles
    Test number
    687255296383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,269 miles (+691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,269 miles
    Test number
    856031850950
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,578 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,578 miles
    Test number
    360366480518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,570 miles (+4,756)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    651004810128
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through damage on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,814 miles (+3,440)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    524751698315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass85,374 miles (+102)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    591491200528
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front driveshaft oil seals have signs of leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive signs of (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  7. Fail85,272 miles (+2,421)1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    629670743642
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre front exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front driveshaft oil seals have signs of leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive signs of (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre front exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  8. Pass82,851 miles (+1,646)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,851 miles
    Test number
    246453655680
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective on cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on brake servo

  9. Pass81,205 miles (+330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    710028642608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to most suspension components

  10. Pass80,875 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    413666859716
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in base corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail80,871 miles (+279)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    501522201448
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in base corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass80,592 miles (+877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    254501027381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass79,715 miles (+1,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,715 miles
    Test number
    615423264052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slow to apply
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber appears ineffective

  14. Pass78,479 miles (+670)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    556627173734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various small chips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  15. Pass77,809 miles (+2,014)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,809 miles
    Test number
    738834044315
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear silencer casing corroded

  16. Pass75,795 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,795 miles
    Test number
    246116133395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,374 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,374 miles
    Test number
    668358332363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,644 miles (+4,314)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    155112131336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear disc corroded on surfaces
    • NoteHandbrake cables in very poor condition
    • NoteOffside main bean headlight cracked but servicable
    • NoteRear wheel bearing noisey

  19. Pass68,330 miles (+6,220)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,330 miles
    Test number
    952841140383
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass62,110 miles (+6,079)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    841495439364
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOsf wiper blade split on ends but still clearing screen.

  21. Pass56,031 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    693035948339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,702 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    112645347302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,465 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    573668046377
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers split but do clear screen effectivly

  24. Pass45,465 miles (+2,620)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    761638446346
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers split but do clear screen effectivly

  25. Pass42,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    42,845 miles
    Test number
    702610055310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,845 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,845 miles
    Test number
    703998845391
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S738 NGN

Does S738 NGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S738 NGN is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S738 NGN?
The MOT on S738 NGN is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S738 NGN done?
S738 NGN was recorded at 94,619 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 2,565 miles a year.
Has S738 NGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 NGN has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S738 NGN 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 NGN find?
S738 NGN passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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