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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T38 MLLMOT history

T38 MLL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 239,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
239,919 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 MLL
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
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 MLL was last recorded at 239,919 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 2,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2008: 140,137 miles, lower than 153,802 miles on 19 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
237,791 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,128 miles
Average per year
5,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 239,919 miles
  • 2022 – 237,791 miles
  • 2021 – 235,410 miles
  • 2020 – 232,953 miles
  • 2019 – 230,034 miles
  • 2018 – 227,501 miles
  • 2017 – 225,225 miles
  • 2016 – 224,200 miles
  • 2015 – 221,069 miles
  • 2014 – 215,809 miles
  • 2013 – 209,757 miles
  • 2012 – 202,760 miles
  • 2011 – 193,766 miles
  • 2010 – 184,821 miles
  • 2009 – 172,585 miles
  • 2008 – 140,137 miles
  • 2007 – 153,802 miles
  • 2006 – 142,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,919 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,919 miles (+2,128)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    239,919 miles
    Test number
    432630555902
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass237,791 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    237,791 miles
    Test number
    126722321930
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail237,683 miles (+2,273)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,683 miles
    Test number
    872129624382
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass235,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    235,410 miles
    Test number
    493875307222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail235,402 miles (+2,449)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,402 miles
    Test number
    152467945519
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

  6. Pass232,953 miles (+2,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    232,953 miles
    Test number
    782321583245
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass230,034 miles (+2,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    230,034 miles
    Test number
    368312591385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass227,501 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    227,501 miles
    Test number
    126213996481
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view By Mirror (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail227,501 miles (+2,276)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,501 miles
    Test number
    970153373024
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view By Mirror (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass225,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    225,225 miles
    Test number
    865209018683
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail225,225 miles (+1,025)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,225 miles
    Test number
    187089343674
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass224,200 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    224,200 miles
    Test number
    169201905218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail224,199 miles (+3,130)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,199 miles
    Test number
    146829991331
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass221,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    221,069 miles
    Test number
    579960175119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail221,069 miles (+5,260)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,069 miles
    Test number
    567199665176
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass215,809 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    215,809 miles
    Test number
    345561974152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail215,802 miles (+6,045)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,802 miles
    Test number
    909749364115
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass209,757 miles (+12)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    209,757 miles
    Test number
    528976753161
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail209,745 miles (+6,985)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,745 miles
    Test number
    158070053135
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass202,760 miles (+489)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    202,760 miles
    Test number
    879646622158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail202,271 miles (+8,505)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,271 miles
    Test number
    506567212123
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass193,766 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    193,766 miles
    Test number
    928509881086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail193,764 miles (+8,943)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,764 miles
    Test number
    179427281450
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOSF Tyre is flat

  24. Pass184,821 miles (+12,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    184,821 miles
    Test number
    304157010162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass172,585 miles (+32,448)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    172,585 miles
    Test number
    343554119106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass140,137 miles (-13,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    140,137 miles
    Test number
    713073678071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass153,802 miles (+10,866)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    153,802 miles
    Test number
    433108677018
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf wheel rim bent

  28. Pass142,936 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    142,936 miles
    Test number
    640251186001
    • NoteSlight movement in near side front wheel

Questions about T38 MLL

Does T38 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 MLL expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 MLL?
The MOT on T38 MLL expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 MLL done?
T38 MLL was recorded at 239,919 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 5,697 miles a year.
Has T38 MLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 MLL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T38 MLL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T38 MLL find?
T38 MLL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; nearside seat belt slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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