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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T388 DCDMOT history

T388 DCD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 294,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
294,262 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T388 DCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T388 DCD was last recorded at 294,262 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 20,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
273,812 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
20,450 miles
Average per year
11,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 294,262 miles
  • 2025 – 273,812 miles
  • 2024 – 257,985 miles
  • 2023 – 236,863 miles
  • 2022 – 224,709 miles
  • 2017 – 158,195 miles
  • 2015 – 137,397 miles
  • 2013 – 126,962 miles
  • 2012 – 121,300 miles
  • 2010 – 110,332 miles
  • 2009 – 106,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,262 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Steering wheel has slight up and down movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Centre exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass294,262 miles (+20,450)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    294,262 miles
    Test number
    690478286677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass273,812 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    273,812 miles
    Test number
    461436861818
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail273,812 miles (+15,827)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,812 miles
    Test number
    646199094532
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 205-65-15c (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass257,985 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    257,985 miles
    Test number
    192530615936
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail257,973 miles (+21,110)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,973 miles
    Test number
    495573719936
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing ALL (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass236,863 miles (+343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    236,863 miles
    Test number
    892101585603
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight up and down movement

  7. Fail236,520 miles (+11,811)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,520 miles
    Test number
    592992739081
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight up and down movement

  8. Pass224,709 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    224,709 miles
    Test number
    202750913333
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass202,701 km (+11,404)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    202,701 km
    Test number
    638700029719
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting - inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-65-15c (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen

  10. Pass191,297 km (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    191,297 km
    Test number
    156428465542
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated

  11. Fail191,291 km (+7,642)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,291 km
    Test number
    203935173368
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated

  12. Pass183,649 km (+10,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    183,649 km
    Test number
    912690789278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged TARGET RING (1.6 (e))

  13. Pass172,929 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    172,929 km
    Test number
    465885914893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass158,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,195 miles
    Test number
    610744884260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail158,178 km (+19,791)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,178 km
    Test number
    514299157775
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass138,387 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,387 km
    Test number
    903114392185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,397 miles
    Test number
    378545805401
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass137,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,397 miles
    Test number
    386755605230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,839 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,839 km
    Test number
    235413904274
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to test rear seat belts.

  20. Pass126,962 miles (+5,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,962 miles
    Test number
    509371323256
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  21. Pass121,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,300 miles
    Test number
    376488122430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass117,183 km4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,183 km
    Test number
    836136231256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass110,332 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,332 miles
    Test number
    434943120277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    106,718 miles
    Test number
    612846729225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass98,241 km (+10,746)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,241 km
    Test number
    880002508157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,495 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,495 km
    Test number
    104018377098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T388 DCD

Does T388 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T388 DCD is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T388 DCD?
The MOT on T388 DCD is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T388 DCD done?
T388 DCD was recorded at 294,262 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 11,095 miles a year.
Has T388 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T388 DCD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T388 DCD 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 T388 DCD find?
T388 DCD passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing unevenly; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing unevenly, and 2 more.

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