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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T438 JEXMOT history

T438 JEX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 351,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
351,067 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
14,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 JEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T438 JEX was last recorded at 351,067 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 6,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
344,335 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,732 miles
Average per year
14,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 351,067 miles
  • 2022 – 344,335 miles
  • 2021 – 328,209 miles
  • 2020 – 314,240 miles
  • 2019 – 301,430 miles
  • 2018 – 285,812 miles
  • 2017 – 271,020 miles
  • 2016 – 254,471 miles
  • 2015 – 240,188 miles
  • 2014 – 222,765 miles
  • 2013 – 20,502 miles
  • 2012 – 186,252 miles
  • 2011 – 164,014 miles
  • 2010 – 139,816 miles
  • 2009 – 125,379 miles
  • 2008 – 110,269 miles
  • 2007 – 98,592 miles
  • 2006 – 89,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail351,067 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside fuel tank strap broken
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail351,067 miles (+6,732)12 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    351,067 miles
    Test number
    960437411629
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel tank strap broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass344,335 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    344,335 miles
    Test number
    277781710222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail343,507 miles (+15,298)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    343,507 miles
    Test number
    355543527139
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass328,209 miles (+368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    328,209 miles
    Test number
    713003068930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail327,841 miles (+13,601)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,841 miles
    Test number
    606295210678
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass314,240 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    314,240 miles
    Test number
    130632011793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail313,999 miles (+12,569)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,999 miles
    Test number
    873889651933
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass301,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    301,430 miles
    Test number
    655580779800
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust leak
  9. Fail301,430 miles (+15,618)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,430 miles
    Test number
    572946460818
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust leak
  10. Pass285,812 miles (+14,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    285,812 miles
    Test number
    210123964866
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member/panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  11. Pass271,020 miles (+16,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    271,020 miles
    Test number
    680646903983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass254,471 miles (+14,283)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    254,471 miles
    Test number
    390484270867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass240,188 miles (+17,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    240,188 miles
    Test number
    875497340386
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass222,765 miles (+202,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    222,765 miles
    Test number
    708009504322
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass20,502 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,502 miles
    Test number
    828530013398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have slight surface corrosion
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber lower mount bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read
  16. Fail205,020 miles (+18,768)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,020 miles
    Test number
    265130013397
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have slight surface corrosion
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber lower mount bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read
  17. Pass186,252 miles (+152)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    186,252 miles
    Test number
    939967112373
    • NoteBoth front shock lower mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated but not resulting in any play
    • NoteFront registration damaged but not likely to be mis-read
  18. Fail186,100 miles (+22,086)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,100 miles
    Test number
    576064912345
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front shock lower mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated but not resulting in any play
    • NoteFront registration damaged but not likely to be mis-read
  19. Pass164,014 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    164,014 miles
    Test number
    687205311337
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteScreen marked but not affecting drivers view
    • NoteSlight play in front d mount bushes
  20. Fail164,014 miles (+24,198)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,014 miles
    Test number
    297038201327
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteScreen marked but not affecting drivers view
    • NoteSlight play in front d mount bushes
  21. Pass139,816 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    139,816 miles
    Test number
    251966200357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail139,288 miles (+13,909)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,288 miles
    Test number
    691355790201
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass125,379 miles (+5,149)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    125,379 miles
    Test number
    303383809308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEdges of front brake discs rusty
    • NoteHandbrake cable rusty
    • NoteRear tyre side walls perished
  24. Pass120,230 miles (+13)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    120,230 miles
    Test number
    772424759016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteLow handbrake reading n/s/r but passed brake roller test
  25. Fail120,217 miles (+9,948)10 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,217 miles
    Test number
    291119949047
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteLow handbrake reading n/s/r but passed brake roller test
  26. Fail110,269 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,269 miles
    Test number
    101547348087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED
  27. Pass110,269 miles (+11,677)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    110,269 miles
    Test number
    501487248038
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED
  28. Pass98,592 miles (+9,182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,592 miles
    Test number
    183777127454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass89,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    122622246010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T438 JEX

Does T438 JEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T438 JEX expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T438 JEX?
The MOT on T438 JEX expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T438 JEX done?
T438 JEX was recorded at 351,067 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 14,762 miles a year.
Has T438 JEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 JEX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T438 JEX 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 T438 JEX find?
T438 JEX failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 16 more.

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