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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass200,902 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass199,726 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    199,726 miles
    Test number
    244321527864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass195,916 miles (+24,359)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    195,916 miles
    Test number
    473809711363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. Pass147,127 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,127 miles
    Test number
    838170753150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass157,706 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    157,706 miles
    Test number
    173218780423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. Pass143,536 miles (+368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    143,536 miles
    Test number
    214241898096
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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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