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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T538 JNFMOT history

T538 JNF is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 208,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2024
Mileage
208,621 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 JNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 JNF was last recorded at 208,621 miles on 24 Apr 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,614 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,621 miles
  • 2022 – 204,962 miles
  • 2021 – 199,307 miles
  • 2019 – 198,259 miles
  • 2016 – 197,782 miles
  • 2015 – 188,122 miles
  • 2014 – 180,820 miles
  • 2013 – 168,086 miles
  • 2012 – 158,084 miles
  • 2010 – 147,489 miles
  • 2009 – 131,140 miles
  • 2008 – 118,748 miles
  • 2007 – 109,669 miles
  • 2006 – 104,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,621 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTow bar removed

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,621 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    208,621 miles
    Test number
    901066712789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar removed

  2. Fail208,614 miles (+3,652)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,614 miles
    Test number
    561369453581
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin corroding away from mounting (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,962 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    204,962 miles
    Test number
    330247425967
    • AdvisoryBrake discs slightly corroded all round

  4. Fail204,900 miles (+5,593)3 dangerous16 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,900 miles
    Test number
    261106835233
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass199,307 miles (+1,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    199,307 miles
    Test number
    224596463924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose brake nut rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose brake nut rusty (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass198,259 miles (+477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    198,259 miles
    Test number
    514494504156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass197,782 miles (+814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    197,782 miles
    Test number
    550914732541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Fail196,968 miles (+8,846)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,968 miles
    Test number
    252084493399
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both when ignition off (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjuster not working (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass188,122 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    188,122 miles
    Test number
    828525455114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail188,050 miles (+7,230)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,050 miles
    Test number
    936796735126
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass180,820 miles (+12,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    180,820 miles
    Test number
    275914784010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass168,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    168,086 miles
    Test number
    258306493099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail168,086 miles (+10,002)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,086 miles
    Test number
    187145793483
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass158,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    158,084 miles
    Test number
    248685692077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail158,084 miles (+10,595)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,084 miles
    Test number
    839452682094
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass147,489 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    147,489 miles
    Test number
    492196350375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,486 miles (+5,990)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,486 miles
    Test number
    400948340457
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front inner c.v boot split

  18. Pass141,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    141,496 miles
    Test number
    401792480054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail141,496 miles (+10,356)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,496 miles
    Test number
    542219970067
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass131,140 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    131,140 miles
    Test number
    372843519141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail131,139 miles (+12,391)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,139 miles
    Test number
    860218309122
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass118,748 miles (+9,079)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    118,748 miles
    Test number
    640529908160
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Fail109,669 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    364722807155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight damage to outer casing on offside mirror no sharp edeges

  24. Pass109,669 miles (+4,925)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    384592107120
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight damage to outer casing on offside mirror no sharp edeges

  25. Pass104,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    104,744 miles
    Test number
    821020016147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail104,744 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,744 miles
    Test number
    791959506173
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about T538 JNF

Does T538 JNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 JNF expired on 6 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 JNF?
The MOT on T538 JNF expired on 6 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 JNF done?
T538 JNF was recorded at 208,621 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2023, an average of 6,106 miles a year.
Has T538 JNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 JNF has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T538 JNF 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 JNF find?
T538 JNF passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; tow bar removed.

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