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Volkswagen LT

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T38 DFCMOT history

T38 DFC is a silver diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 221,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
221,793 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 DFC was last recorded at 221,793 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,700 miles · 22 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
5,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 221,793 miles
  • 2020 – 216,006 miles
  • 2019 – 213,626 miles
  • 2018 – 209,538 miles
  • 2017 – 207,169 miles
  • 2015 – 203,844 miles
  • 2014 – 196,626 miles
  • 2013 – 187,206 miles
  • 2012 – 180,431 miles
  • 2011 – 173,208 miles
  • 2010 – 159,953 miles
  • 2009 – 150,689 miles
  • 2007 – 137,746 miles
  • 2006 – 129,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,793 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/f door corroison advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,793 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    221,793 miles
    Test number
    589960776384
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail221,700 miles (+5,694)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,700 miles
    Test number
    500501298415
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass216,006 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    216,006 miles
    Test number
    908975585639
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail215,996 miles (+2,370)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,996 miles
    Test number
    636390210695
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded 30cm from leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass213,626 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    213,626 miles
    Test number
    396864875820
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f door corroison advise

  6. Fail213,621 miles (+4,083)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,621 miles
    Test number
    611908993392
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f door corroison advise

  7. Pass209,538 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    209,538 miles
    Test number
    620003512610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around bump stop (6.1.A.1)

  8. Fail209,537 miles (+2,368)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,537 miles
    Test number
    596319106228
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking around engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around bump stop (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around bump stop (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass207,169 miles (+3,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    207,169 miles
    Test number
    518417311003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass203,844 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    203,844 miles
    Test number
    365877066433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail203,841 miles (+7,215)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,841 miles
    Test number
    216318995318
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass196,626 miles (+9,420)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    196,626 miles
    Test number
    208193464193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r hub oil leak

  13. Pass187,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    187,206 miles
    Test number
    565821843109
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  14. Fail187,199 miles (+6,768)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,199 miles
    Test number
    136571643161
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  15. Pass180,431 miles (+7,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    180,431 miles
    Test number
    956939602148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass173,208 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    173,208 miles
    Test number
    257094471492
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r half shaft seal leaking

  17. Fail173,201 miles (+13,248)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,201 miles
    Test number
    647914571118
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r half shaft seal leaking

  18. Pass159,953 miles (+9,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    159,953 miles
    Test number
    193893210152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass150,689 miles (+12,943)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    150,689 miles
    Test number
    294086209134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass137,746 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    137,746 miles
    Test number
    643261677288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail137,608 miles (+8,021)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,608 miles
    Test number
    812938967229
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass129,587 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    129,587 miles
    Test number
    663372276260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail129,555 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,555 miles
    Test number
    220808666217
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T38 DFC

Does T38 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 DFC expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 DFC?
The MOT on T38 DFC expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 DFC done?
T38 DFC was recorded at 221,793 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 5,810 miles a year.
Has T38 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 DFC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T38 DFC 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 DFC find?
T38 DFC passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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