Volkswagen
White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S738 RJNMOT history
S738 RJN is a white diesel Volkswagen first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,395 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 70,395 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,515 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S738 RJN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 3 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S738 RJN was last recorded at 70,395 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,386 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 2,515 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 70,395 miles
- 2024 – 69,527 miles
- 2023 – 68,374 miles
- 2022 – 66,796 miles
- 2021 – 64,588 miles
- 2020 – 62,819 miles
- 2019 – 61,391 miles
- 2018 – 59,462 miles
- 2017 – 57,791 miles
- 2016 – 55,707 miles
- 2015 – 53,118 miles
- 2014 – 45,945 miles
- 2013 – 42,161 miles
- 2012 – 41,146 miles
- 2011 – 39,576 miles
- 2010 – 35,978 miles
- 2009 – 34,947 miles
- 2008 – 27,089 miles
- 2007 – 23,730 miles
- 2006 – 22,603 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,395 miles
- AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,395 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 70,395 miles
- Test number
- 929372347747
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Fail70,386 miles (+859)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,386 miles
- Test number
- 968742890986
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass69,527 miles (+1,153)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 69,527 miles
- Test number
- 149930013136
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass68,374 miles (+1,578)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 68,374 miles
- Test number
- 217585233383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,796 miles (+2,208)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 66,796 miles
- Test number
- 603848782796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,588 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 64,588 miles
- Test number
- 640127658731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,819 miles (+1,428)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 62,819 miles
- Test number
- 951179794437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,391 miles
- Test number
- 271330707637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,391 miles (+1,929)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,391 miles
- Test number
- 228809848100
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass59,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 59,462 miles
- Test number
- 308566547695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,462 miles (+1,671)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,462 miles
- Test number
- 810051393563
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass57,791 miles (+2,084)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 57,791 miles
- Test number
- 505589268060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,707 miles (+2,589)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 55,707 miles
- Test number
- 629689508245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,118 miles (+7,173)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 53,118 miles
- Test number
- 261344750024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,945 miles (+3,784)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 45,945 miles
- Test number
- 416150414460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,161 miles (+1,015)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 42,161 miles
- Test number
- 317862703384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,146 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 41,146 miles
- Test number
- 755832912321
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,576 miles (+30)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 39,576 miles
- Test number
- 446269201332
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNsf indicator temporary fixing
Fail39,546 miles (+3,568)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,546 miles
- Test number
- 436267801313
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNsf indicator temporary fixing
Pass35,978 miles (+1,031)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 35,978 miles
- Test number
- 304507800391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,947 miles (+7,858)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 34,947 miles
- Test number
- 831950119333
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,089 miles (+3,359)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 27,089 miles
- Test number
- 864992318387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,730 miles (+1,127)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 23,730 miles
- Test number
- 351221717353
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass22,603 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 22,603 miles
- Test number
- 931024516324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S738 RJN
- Does S738 RJN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S738 RJN is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S738 RJN?
- The MOT on S738 RJN is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S738 RJN done?
- S738 RJN was recorded at 70,395 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,515 miles a year.
- Has S738 RJN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S738 RJN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S738 RJN 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 RJN find?
- S738 RJN passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: suspension components corroded.
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