
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass344,335 miles (+828)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 344,335 miles
- Test number
- 277781710222
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass314,240 miles (+241)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 314,240 miles
- Test number
- 130632011793
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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))
Pass271,020 miles (+16,549)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 271,020 miles
- Test number
- 680646903983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass254,471 miles (+14,283)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 254,471 miles
- Test number
- 390484270867
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass139,816 miles (+528)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 139,816 miles
- Test number
- 251966200357
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Pass98,592 miles (+9,182)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 98,592 miles
- Test number
- 183777127454
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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