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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T38 AYJMOT history

T38 AYJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
168,640 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 AYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 AYJ was last recorded at 168,640 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,024 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
616 miles
Average per year
7,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,640 miles
  • 2024 – 168,024 miles
  • 2023 – 165,127 miles
  • 2022 – 158,878 miles
  • 2021 – 157,125 miles
  • 2019 – 155,164 miles
  • 2018 – 152,942 miles
  • 2017 – 151,978 miles
  • 2014 – 146,227 miles
  • 2013 – 126,481 miles
  • 2012 – 112,907 miles
  • 2011 – 97,140 miles
  • 2010 – 80,133 miles
  • 2009 – 63,738 miles
  • 2008 – 44,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,640 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,640 miles (+616)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    168,640 miles
    Test number
    618131883010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded

  2. Pass168,024 miles (+2,897)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,024 miles
    Test number
    323978524878
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes corroded

  3. Pass165,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,127 miles
    Test number
    324134327258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,127 miles (+6,249)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,127 miles
    Test number
    586143133903
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass158,878 miles (+1,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,878 miles
    Test number
    764943296314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass157,125 miles (+1,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    157,125 miles
    Test number
    190317965267
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass155,164 miles (+2,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,164 miles
    Test number
    374958948821
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass152,942 miles (+964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    152,942 miles
    Test number
    261059638796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass151,978 miles (+5,751)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,978 miles
    Test number
    837499337751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,227 miles (+19,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    146,227 miles
    Test number
    915133254304
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass126,481 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    126,481 miles
    Test number
    967593053250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre for kerbing damage
    • NoteNearside rear body damage

  12. Fail126,481 miles (+13,574)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,481 miles
    Test number
    299162153222
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre for kerbing damage
    • NoteNearside rear body damage

  13. Pass112,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,907 miles
    Test number
    447806792230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,907 miles (+15,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,907 miles
    Test number
    516606092276
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass97,140 miles (+17,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    998524641228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass80,133 miles (+313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,133 miles
    Test number
    671033440213
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail79,820 miles (+16,082)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,820 miles
    Test number
    861216530235
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass63,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,738 miles
    Test number
    393507939295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail63,738 miles (+19,066)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,738 miles
    Test number
    902297439290
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass44,672 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,672 miles
    Test number
    560025728227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,670 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,670 miles
    Test number
    751080228230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Questions about T38 AYJ

Does T38 AYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 AYJ expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 AYJ?
The MOT on T38 AYJ expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 AYJ done?
T38 AYJ was recorded at 168,640 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 7,236 miles a year.
Has T38 AYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 AYJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T38 AYJ 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 T38 AYJ find?
T38 AYJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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