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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T38 HBDMOT history

T38 HBD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
172,250 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 HBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 HBD was last recorded at 172,250 miles on 16 May 2026, 1,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
170,976 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,274 miles
Average per year
2,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,250 miles
  • 2025 – 170,976 miles
  • 2023 – 169,430 miles
  • 2022 – 168,861 miles
  • 2019 – 167,929 miles
  • 2018 – 166,986 miles
  • 2016 – 166,537 miles
  • 2015 – 165,641 miles
  • 2014 – 164,838 miles
  • 2013 – 163,505 miles
  • 2012 – 161,337 miles
  • 2011 – 159,721 miles
  • 2010 – 157,362 miles
  • 2009 – 154,568 miles
  • 2008 – 140,750 miles
  • 2007 – 124,619 miles
  • 2006 – 120,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,250 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,250 miles (+1,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,250 miles
    Test number
    179993050559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass170,976 miles (+1,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    170,976 miles
    Test number
    427479926163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass169,430 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    169,430 miles
    Test number
    421360459877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,861 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    168,861 miles
    Test number
    922396036114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,929 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    167,929 miles
    Test number
    469388192325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,986 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,986 miles
    Test number
    572593039144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,537 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    166,537 miles
    Test number
    358034163180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,641 miles (+803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    165,641 miles
    Test number
    522767161803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside inner tie rod with slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass164,838 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    164,838 miles
    Test number
    379432764221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,505 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    163,505 miles
    Test number
    748206953288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass161,337 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    161,337 miles
    Test number
    597928552286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,721 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    159,721 miles
    Test number
    956797761241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass157,362 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    157,362 miles
    Test number
    133908860282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass154,568 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    154,568 miles
    Test number
    674829759292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass154,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    154,523 miles
    Test number
    900406099113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail154,512 miles (+13,762)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,512 miles
    Test number
    290276899156
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass140,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    140,750 miles
    Test number
    104133398158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail140,746 miles (+16,127)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,746 miles
    Test number
    173803198183
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass124,619 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    124,619 miles
    Test number
    662318837129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    120,586 miles
    Test number
    241477736133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 HBD

Does T38 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 HBD is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T38 HBD?
The MOT on T38 HBD is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T38 HBD done?
T38 HBD was recorded at 172,250 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 2,584 miles a year.
Has T38 HBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 HBD has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2009.
Has the mileage on T38 HBD 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 HBD find?
T38 HBD passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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