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Volkswagen LT

Cream · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T538 AFJMOT history

T538 AFJ is a cream diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 10 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 45,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
45,678 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 AFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 AFJ was last recorded at 45,678 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,551 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,127 miles
Average per year
1,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,678 miles
  • 2025 – 44,551 miles
  • 2024 – 42,224 miles
  • 2023 – 42,190 miles
  • 2022 – 41,588 miles
  • 2021 – 41,370 miles
  • 2020 – 41,093 miles
  • 2019 – 40,136 miles
  • 2018 – 38,651 miles
  • 2017 – 37,547 miles
  • 2016 – 36,627 miles
  • 2015 – 35,330 miles
  • 2014 – 33,669 miles
  • 2013 – 31,679 miles
  • 2012 – 29,026 miles
  • 2011 – 26,637 miles
  • 2010 – 24,217 miles
  • 2009 – 21,560 miles
  • 2008 – 20,122 miles
  • 2007 – 18,952 miles
  • 2005 – 18,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,678 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear tyre DOT CODE 4308
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,678 miles (+1,127)1 dangerous2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    639795737987
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre DOT CODE 4308
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass44,551 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,551 miles
    Test number
    963434538108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror mounting arm slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail44,551 miles (+2,327)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,551 miles
    Test number
    857834332045
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,224 miles (+34)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,224 miles
    Test number
    683734451083
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose arm (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass42,190 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,190 miles
    Test number
    300640117462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,588 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,588 miles
    Test number
    602999353747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,370 miles (+277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,370 miles
    Test number
    606473341257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass41,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,093 miles
    Test number
    907352476230
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slight fluctuation

  9. Fail41,093 miles (+957)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,093 miles
    Test number
    394057060640
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slight fluctuation

  10. Pass40,136 miles (+1,485)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,136 miles
    Test number
    153582950477
    • MinorHorn not working properly sounds weak / rough (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass38,651 miles (+1,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    571505893052
    • AdvisoryDoor mirror arms worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass37,547 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,547 miles
    Test number
    952014032840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,627 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    420960284179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror locking mechanism worn
    • AdvisoryRear secondary number plate illuminating but only 1 of the 2 bulbs each side working
    • AdvisoryRear secondary number plate right hand lamp affected by indicator operation

  14. Fail36,627 miles (+1,297)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    562118820177
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear secondary number plate illuminating but only 1 of the 2 bulbs each side working
    • AdvisoryRear secondary number plate right hand lamp affected by indicator operation

  15. Pass35,330 miles (+1,661)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,330 miles
    Test number
    697821995017
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOffside mirror arm slightly loose

  16. Pass33,669 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,669 miles
    Test number
    439254504192
    • NoteSlight play o/s and n/s front lower ball joints
    • NoteSlight play o/s and n/s front wheelbearings

  17. Fail33,669 miles (+1,990)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,669 miles
    Test number
    408644404103
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight play o/s and n/s front lower ball joints
    • NoteSlight play o/s and n/s front wheelbearings

  18. Pass31,679 miles (+2,653)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,679 miles
    Test number
    509251003159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass29,026 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    715199332109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,007 miles (+2,370)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,007 miles
    Test number
    558073032113
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass26,637 miles (+2,420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    349601241112
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  22. Fail24,217 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,217 miles
    Test number
    204161520432
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass24,217 miles (+2,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,217 miles
    Test number
    211381720135
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass21,560 miles (+1,438)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,560 miles
    Test number
    744072659059
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe starting top corrode

  25. Pass20,122 miles (+1,170)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    671300568019
    • NoteCant see rear brake disc surfaces + outer brake pad depths
    • NoteFront inner brake discs surfaces slightly corroded + cant see outer surfaces
    • NoteOffside front headlamp lens cracked
    • NoteRear light board cut in both corners

  26. Pass18,952 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,952 miles
    Test number
    931237817083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    18,025 miles
    Test number
    120183515220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 AFJ

Does T538 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T538 AFJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T538 AFJ?
The MOT on T538 AFJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T538 AFJ done?
T538 AFJ was recorded at 45,678 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 1,343 miles a year.
Has T538 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 AFJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T538 AFJ 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 T538 AFJ find?
T538 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: offside rear tyre dot code 4308; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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