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Volkswagen Transporter

White and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T38 TCSMOT history

T38 TCS is a white and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 25 MOT tests, with 200,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
200,118 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
12 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 TCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 TCS was last recorded at 200,118 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,117 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,118 miles
  • 2021 – 198,603 miles
  • 2020 – 197,342 miles
  • 2018 – 196,549 miles
  • 2014 – 193,648 miles
  • 2013 – 186,944 miles
  • 2012 – 181,523 miles
  • 2011 – 177,008 miles
  • 2010 – 163,250 miles
  • 2008 – 130,662 miles
  • 2007 – 118,567 miles
  • 2006 – 106,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension Torsion bar silght play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • O/s/r inner wing to floor corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear cross member corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    200,118 miles
    Test number
    855589272995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension Torsion bar silght play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail200,118 miles (+1)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,118 miles
    Test number
    112676652648
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension Torsion bar silght play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail200,117 miles (+1,514)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,117 miles
    Test number
    950857703617
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass198,603 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    198,603 miles
    Test number
    549101774976
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail198,603 miles (+1,261)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,603 miles
    Test number
    870408589856
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass197,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    197,342 miles
    Test number
    355551432979
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wing to floor corroding
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroding

  7. Fail197,342 miles (+793)14 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,342 miles
    Test number
    804734843557
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wing to floor corroding
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroding

  8. Pass196,549 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    196,549 miles
    Test number
    622016894741
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail196,548 miles (+2,900)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,548 miles
    Test number
    376649129984
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass193,648 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    193,648 miles
    Test number
    967606344236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail193,606 miles (+6,662)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,606 miles
    Test number
    969250544259
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass186,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    186,944 miles
    Test number
    666280093130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail186,944 miles (+5,421)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,944 miles
    Test number
    986610393164
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass181,523 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    181,523 miles
    Test number
    366705592168
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting missing
    • NoteExhaust top mounting missing

  15. Fail181,523 miles (+4,515)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,523 miles
    Test number
    719804582138
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting missing
    • NoteExhaust top mounting missing

  16. Pass177,008 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    177,008 miles
    Test number
    327123691181
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake only just met requirments

  17. Fail177,002 miles (+13,752)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,002 miles
    Test number
    436840481172
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake only just met requirments

  18. Pass163,250 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    163,250 miles
    Test number
    793953370154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail163,241 miles (+32,579)10 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,241 miles
    Test number
    463449860154
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass130,662 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    130,662 miles
    Test number
    511024478213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,546 miles (+11,979)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,546 miles
    Test number
    430589468245
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL ON MINIMUM REAR DOORS DONT OPEN

  22. Pass118,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    118,567 miles
    Test number
    751131867281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail118,565 miles (+12,509)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,565 miles
    Test number
    963171267293
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass106,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    106,056 miles
    Test number
    143570826200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail106,056 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,056 miles
    Test number
    771069916291
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T38 TCS

Does T38 TCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T38 TCS is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T38 TCS?
The MOT on T38 TCS is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T38 TCS done?
T38 TCS was recorded at 200,118 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,704 miles a year.
Has T38 TCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 TCS has failed 13 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T38 TCS 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 TCS find?
T38 TCS passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension torsion bar silght play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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