
Volkswagen Transporter
White and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T238 JDBMOT history
T238 JDB is a white and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 200,902 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 200,902 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,033 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T238 JDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T238 JDB was last recorded at 200,902 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 May 2011: 137,387 miles, lower than 157,706 miles on 29 Mar 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 200,871 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 4,033 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,902 miles
- 2025 – 200,309 miles
- 2024 – 199,726 miles
- 2022 – 195,916 miles
- 2020 – 171,314 miles
- 2019 – 166,203 miles
- 2018 – 161,375 miles
- 2017 – 156,083 miles
- 2016 – 155,381 miles
- 2015 – 147,791 miles
- 2013 – 147,127 miles
- 2012 – 139,942 miles
- 2011 – 137,387 miles
- 2010 – 157,706 miles
- 2009 – 151,552 miles
- 2008 – 143,536 miles
- 2007 – 132,412 miles
- 2006 – 120,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to brake pipe, rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x small pipes to calipers slightly corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts slightly white
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,902 miles (+31)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 200,902 miles
- Test number
- 336177025637
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to brake pipe, rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail200,871 miles (+562)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,871 miles
- Test number
- 900670297671
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Won’t adjust due to broken adjusters (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Won’t adjust due to broken adjusters (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to brake pipe, rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported On lower suspension arm. SECURED at time of test (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass200,309 miles (+5)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 200,309 miles
- Test number
- 915811607114
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x small pipes to calipers slightly corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corrosion
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to sills both sides
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisorySlight coolant leak
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail200,304 miles (+578)5 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,304 miles
- Test number
- 382104926528
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross rear arm, marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi hose, marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock bolt loose through shock and drop link (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross rear arm, marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x small pipes to calipers slightly corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corrosion
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to sills both sides
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisorySlight coolant leak
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass199,726 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 199,726 miles
- Test number
- 244321527864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,722 miles (+3,806)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,722 miles
- Test number
- 693933943818
- MajorCentral Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear valance/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass195,916 miles (+24,359)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 195,916 miles
- Test number
- 473809711363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,557 miles (+243)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 171,557 miles
- Test number
- 757239211403
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass171,314 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 171,314 miles
- Test number
- 887436535061
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail171,314 miles (+5,111)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,314 miles
- Test number
- 248192805377
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass166,203 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 166,203 miles
- Test number
- 586321943283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail166,202 miles (+4,827)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,202 miles
- Test number
- 713976618633
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scrubbed and also starting to wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass161,375 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 161,375 miles
- Test number
- 633806640648
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail161,374 miles (+5,291)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,374 miles
- Test number
- 854840885620
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass156,083 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 156,083 miles
- Test number
- 740489385213
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail156,083 miles (+702)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,083 miles
- Test number
- 987277876951
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass155,381 miles (+7,590)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 155,381 miles
- Test number
- 299877425308
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s ' D ' bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing unevenly on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass147,791 miles (+664)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 147,791 miles
- Test number
- 129296625439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass147,127 miles (+7,185)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 147,127 miles
- Test number
- 838170753150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,942 miles (+2,555)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 139,942 miles
- Test number
- 118613922120
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass137,387 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 137,387 miles
- Test number
- 607039421170
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail137,387 miles (-20,319)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,387 miles
- Test number
- 667659121175
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testFront Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass157,706 miles (+6,154)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 157,706 miles
- Test number
- 173218780423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,552 miles (+5)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 151,552 miles
- Test number
- 541860599090
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteEfficiency down on offside parking brake.
- NoteNearside washer jet partly blocked.
- NoteOil level low.
Fail151,547 miles (+8,011)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,547 miles
- Test number
- 502163689013
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteEfficiency down on offside parking brake.
- NoteNearside front tyre only JUST ACCEPTABLE advise replacement.
- NoteNearside washer jet partly blocked.
- NoteOil level low.
Pass143,536 miles (+368)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 143,536 miles
- Test number
- 214241898096
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail143,168 miles (+10,756)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,168 miles
- Test number
- 132559678451
- DangerousCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail132,412 miles4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,412 miles
- Test number
- 271180787078
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteNearside rear tyre heavy scuffing to sidewall and age cracking.Just acceptable at present.
Pass132,412 miles (+12,195)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 132,412 miles
- Test number
- 273030787081
- NoteNearside rear tyre heavy scuffing to sidewall and age cracking.Just acceptable at present.
Pass120,217 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 120,217 miles
- Test number
- 312557866003
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWindscreen has crack in opaque area at base of screen.rec.replacement before crack spreads into zone A.
Fail120,217 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,217 miles
- Test number
- 513737166094
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWindscreen has crack in opaque area at base of screen.rec.replacement before crack spreads into zone A.
Questions about T238 JDB
- Does T238 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T238 JDB is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T238 JDB?
- The MOT on T238 JDB is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T238 JDB done?
- T238 JDB was recorded at 200,902 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,033 miles a year.
- Has T238 JDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T238 JDB has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T238 JDB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T238 JDB find?
- T238 JDB passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe, rear of fuel tank; direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.
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