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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T338 MBVMOT history

T338 MBV is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 270,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
270,106 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T338 MBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T338 MBV was last recorded at 270,106 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 5,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,407 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,699 miles
Average per year
4,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 270,106 miles
  • 2024 – 264,407 miles
  • 2023 – 259,033 miles
  • 2022 – 255,623 miles
  • 2021 – 249,586 miles
  • 2019 – 246,531 miles
  • 2018 – 238,286 miles
  • 2017 – 230,151 miles
  • 2016 – 220,720 miles
  • 2015 – 216,070 miles
  • 2014 – 213,467 miles
  • 2013 – 207,645 miles
  • 2012 – 204,790 miles
  • 2011 – 198,342 miles
  • 2010 – 191,065 miles
  • 2009 – 188,576 miles
  • 2008 – 183,545 miles
  • 2007 – 183,123 miles
  • 2006 – 171,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,106 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil temp bypassed , dipstick tube inaccible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,106 miles (+5,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    270,106 miles
    Test number
    985679157913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass264,407 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    264,407 miles
    Test number
    743765948731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass259,033 miles (+3,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    259,033 miles
    Test number
    470415284302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass255,623 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    255,623 miles
    Test number
    579830488091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass253,876 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    253,876 miles
    Test number
    995185004119
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level is low

  6. Fail253,876 miles (+4,290)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,876 miles
    Test number
    826540491843
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level is low

  7. Pass249,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    249,586 miles
    Test number
    485570051278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail249,585 miles (+3,054)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,585 miles
    Test number
    582417043749
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass246,531 miles (+8,245)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    246,531 miles
    Test number
    306594645158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass238,286 miles (+8,135)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    238,286 miles
    Test number
    537929788842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass230,151 miles (+9,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    230,151 miles
    Test number
    728634291185
    • AdvisoryPAS belt slipping on full lock

  12. Pass220,720 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    220,720 miles
    Test number
    138856992007
    • AdvisoryOil temp bypassed , dipstick tube inaccible

  13. Fail220,714 miles (+4,644)5 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,714 miles
    Test number
    692957019251
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testBrake valve damaged link arm snapped off from actuator , (3.6.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil temp bypassed , dipstick tube inaccible

  14. Pass216,070 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    216,070 miles
    Test number
    106622035146
    • NoteFront brake pipes perished
    • NoteFront offside tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteRear pads low

  15. Fail216,070 miles (+2,603)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,070 miles
    Test number
    985632735134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pipes perished
    • NoteFront offside tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteRear pads low

  16. Pass213,467 miles (+5,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    213,467 miles
    Test number
    969127954125
    • NoteAdvised both head lamp adjusters

  17. Pass207,645 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    207,645 miles
    Test number
    766030103170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass204,790 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    204,790 miles
    Test number
    477164902107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass198,342 miles (+7,277)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    198,342 miles
    Test number
    826665001198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s rack end play

  20. Pass191,065 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    191,065 miles
    Test number
    150593000188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail188,576 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,576 miles
    Test number
    271395709120
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass188,576 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    188,576 miles
    Test number
    324335809179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass183,545 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    183,545 miles
    Test number
    733918508192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail183,544 miles (+421)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,544 miles
    Test number
    201342008477
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass183,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    183,123 miles
    Test number
    690197387031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail183,123 miles (+11,231)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,123 miles
    Test number
    814397687001
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass171,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    171,892 miles
    Test number
    431103196037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T338 MBV

Does T338 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T338 MBV is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T338 MBV?
The MOT on T338 MBV is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T338 MBV done?
T338 MBV was recorded at 270,106 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,993 miles a year.
Has T338 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T338 MBV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T338 MBV 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 T338 MBV find?
T338 MBV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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