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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T438 PNAMOT history

T438 PNA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 216,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
216,068 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 PNA
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
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 PNA was last recorded at 216,068 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 3,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,354 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,714 miles
Average per year
6,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,068 miles
  • 2025 – 212,354 miles
  • 2018 – 207,645 miles
  • 2017 – 206,401 miles
  • 2016 – 202,080 miles
  • 2015 – 199,256 miles
  • 2014 – 195,067 miles
  • 2013 – 191,144 miles
  • 2012 – 184,648 miles
  • 2011 – 174,018 miles
  • 2010 – 162,804 miles
  • 2009 – 149,213 miles
  • 2008 – 134,242 miles
  • 2007 – 118,434 miles
  • 2006 – 100,356 miles
  • 2005 – 86,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,068 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,068 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    216,068 miles
    Test number
    669130763915
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Fail216,068 miles (+3,714)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,068 miles
    Test number
    458616343442
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass212,354 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    212,354 miles
    Test number
    548782973315
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Fail212,354 miles (+4,709)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,354 miles
    Test number
    264547513924
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass207,645 miles (+1,244)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    207,645 miles
    Test number
    982531126722
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass206,401 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    206,401 miles
    Test number
    508709941506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen outside swept area

  7. Fail206,399 miles (+4,319)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,399 miles
    Test number
    436191848202
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen outside swept area

  8. Pass202,080 miles (+2,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    202,080 miles
    Test number
    616001978176
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass199,256 miles (+4,189)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    199,256 miles
    Test number
    569895515252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass195,067 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    195,067 miles
    Test number
    338139714452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail195,047 miles (+3,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,047 miles
    Test number
    768016214241
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass191,144 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    191,144 miles
    Test number
    897272413263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass184,648 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    184,648 miles
    Test number
    876144812256
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside swept area

  14. Fail184,646 miles (+10,628)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,646 miles
    Test number
    548044012213
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside swept area

  15. Pass174,018 miles (+11,214)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    174,018 miles
    Test number
    156396111210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside steering tie rod joints slight play

  16. Pass162,804 miles (+13,591)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    162,804 miles
    Test number
    254159060125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust downpipe heat shield loose
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside fog lamp not working
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer edge worn
    • NoteRear silencer damaged

  17. Pass149,213 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    149,213 miles
    Test number
    642999989108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside headlamp damaged

  18. Fail149,213 miles (+14,971)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,213 miles
    Test number
    352455389110
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside headlamp damaged

  19. Pass134,242 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    134,242 miles
    Test number
    190609678129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteNearside headlamp damaged
    • NoteSlight wear from steering rack
    • NoteSpare tyre tread below limit

  20. Fail134,242 miles (+15,808)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,242 miles
    Test number
    390817178181
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteNearside headlamp damaged
    • NoteSlight wear from steering rack
    • NoteSpare tyre tread below limit

  21. Pass118,434 miles (+895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    463278507240
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked

  22. Fail117,539 miles (+17,183)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,539 miles
    Test number
    712367587161
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked

  23. Pass100,356 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,356 miles
    Test number
    960645596121
    • NoteNearside & offside steering rack gaiters damp with oil
    • NoteNearside front bottomball joint gaiter splt
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked
    • NoteNearside rear bumper loose
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn out of shape

  24. Fail100,356 miles (+14,312)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,356 miles
    Test number
    352263696150
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNearside & offside steering rack gaiters damp with oil
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked
    • NoteNearside rear bumper loose
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn out of shape
    • NotePower steering fluid level low

  25. Pass86,044 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    86,044 miles
    Test number
    360919505444
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall starting to perish

Questions about T438 PNA

Does T438 PNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 PNA is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T438 PNA?
The MOT on T438 PNA is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 PNA done?
T438 PNA was recorded at 216,068 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,197 miles a year.
Has T438 PNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 PNA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T438 PNA 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 PNA find?
T438 PNA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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