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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T438 JYBMOT history

T438 JYB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 47,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
47,713 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 JYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 JYB was last recorded at 47,713 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2013: 27,539 miles, lower than 101,921 miles on 16 Jul 2012.

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
46,522 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,191 miles
Average per year
1,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,713 miles
  • 2025 – 46,522 miles
  • 2024 – 45,952 miles
  • 2023 – 45,221 miles
  • 2022 – 44,219 miles
  • 2021 – 41,760 miles
  • 2020 – 38,258 miles
  • 2019 – 35,984 miles
  • 2018 – 34,470 miles
  • 2017 – 32,681 miles
  • 2016 – 31,912 miles
  • 2015 – 30,672 miles
  • 2014 – 28,628 miles
  • 2013 – 27,539 miles
  • 2012 – 101,921 miles
  • 2011 – 25,046 miles
  • 2010 – 23,941 miles
  • 2009 – 23,063 miles
  • 2008 – 21,775 miles
  • 2007 – 19,978 miles
  • 2006 – 18,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,713 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    239769513566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail47,713 miles (+1,191)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    609419493265
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass46,522 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    46,522 miles
    Test number
    199935520568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail46,522 miles (+570)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,522 miles
    Test number
    637355505553
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass45,952 miles (+731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,952 miles
    Test number
    126001665834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,221 miles (+1,002)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,221 miles
    Test number
    264216314768
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,219 miles (+2,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,219 miles
    Test number
    533726775382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass41,760 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,760 miles
    Test number
    296838614919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,258 miles (+2,274)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    38,258 miles
    Test number
    926992013780
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass35,984 miles (+1,514)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,984 miles
    Test number
    845250916820
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass34,470 miles (+1,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    793256073484
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass32,681 miles (+769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,681 miles
    Test number
    433194278678
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass31,912 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,912 miles
    Test number
    460842469937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    169607885163
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail30,672 miles (+2,044)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    826602685155
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass28,628 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,628 miles
    Test number
    406052194135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,539 miles (-74,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,539 miles
    Test number
    778545273118
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass101,921 miles (+76,875)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,921 miles
    Test number
    207838692186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,046 miles (+1,105)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,046 miles
    Test number
    268546181403
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F Top Marker light not working

  20. Pass23,941 miles (+878)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,941 miles
    Test number
    113347880126
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres, side walls have deep cracks

  21. Pass23,063 miles (+1,288)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,063 miles
    Test number
    891744199138
    • NoteNerside front brake flexi fouling tyer
    • NoteOff side front brake hose fouling tyer

  22. Pass21,775 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,775 miles
    Test number
    484810308208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,978 miles
    Test number
    891235367147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,978 miles (+1,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,978 miles
    Test number
    632425667164
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass18,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,903 miles
    Test number
    482692956164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,903 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,903 miles
    Test number
    890262856143
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T438 JYB

Does T438 JYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 JYB is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T438 JYB?
The MOT on T438 JYB is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 JYB done?
T438 JYB was recorded at 47,713 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 1,439 miles a year.
Has T438 JYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 JYB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T438 JYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T438 JYB find?
T438 JYB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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