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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T538 JVVMOT history

T538 JVV is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,968 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 JVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 JVV was last recorded at 119,968 miles on 23 May 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,906 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
1,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,968 miles
  • 2025 – 119,906 miles
  • 2024 – 119,466 miles
  • 2023 – 119,026 miles
  • 2022 – 117,695 miles
  • 2021 – 117,181 miles
  • 2020 – 116,437 miles
  • 2019 – 115,028 miles
  • 2017 – 114,518 miles
  • 2016 – 111,570 miles
  • 2015 – 109,560 miles
  • 2014 – 109,018 miles
  • 2013 – 109,012 miles
  • 2012 – 108,069 miles
  • 2010 – 107,058 miles
  • 2009 – 106,647 miles
  • 2008 – 104,750 miles
  • 2007 – 101,237 miles
  • 2006 – 95,190 miles
  • 2005 – 88,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,968 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,968 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,968 miles
    Test number
    811092561638
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,906 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,906 miles
    Test number
    920367212888
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,873 miles (+407)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,873 miles
    Test number
    281431441387
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Rear door and rear o/s corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,466 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    119,466 miles
    Test number
    831819226813
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,026 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,026 miles
    Test number
    493442109123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,021 miles (+1,326)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,021 miles
    Test number
    488433146795
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,695 miles (+514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,695 miles
    Test number
    485737734639
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,181 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,181 miles
    Test number
    809714759600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail117,180 miles (+743)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,180 miles
    Test number
    858626884454
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,437 miles (+1,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,437 miles
    Test number
    218593703938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,028 miles (+510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,028 miles
    Test number
    944532185160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass114,518 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,518 miles
    Test number
    269019242018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth diff seals seeping

  13. Fail114,503 miles (+2,933)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,503 miles
    Test number
    981859473130
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth diff seals seeping

  14. Pass111,570 miles (+2,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,570 miles
    Test number
    880739013939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass109,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    499379525247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,560 miles (+542)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    625659125269
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass109,018 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,018 miles
    Test number
    315857934223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,012 miles (+943)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,012 miles
    Test number
    498038233226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  19. Pass108,069 miles (+1,011)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    108,069 miles
    Test number
    367336622125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  20. Pass107,058 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,058 miles
    Test number
    561324350250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail107,034 miles (+387)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,034 miles
    Test number
    332777440481
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail106,647 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,647 miles
    Test number
    363763059213
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass106,647 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    106,647 miles
    Test number
    512573659254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass104,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    104,750 miles
    Test number
    934387028112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,750 miles (+3,513)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,750 miles
    Test number
    904357328186
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass101,237 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    331671377240
    • NoteClutch pedel rubber worn smooth
    • NoteElectronic imobilizer warning light flashing
    • NoteExhaust silincer deterorated
    • NoteH/brake not much reserve travel
    • NoteRear pads low

  27. Fail101,237 miles (+6,047)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    124061477206
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteClutch pedel rubber worn smooth
    • NoteExhaust silincer deterorated
    • NoteH/brake not much reserve travel
    • NoteRear pads low

  28. Pass95,190 miles (+17)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    95,190 miles
    Test number
    542492376295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail95,173 miles (+7,000)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    134643766204
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking 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)

  30. Pass88,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    831489455209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail88,173 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    352788255401
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T538 JVV

Does T538 JVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T538 JVV is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T538 JVV?
The MOT on T538 JVV is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T538 JVV done?
T538 JVV was recorded at 119,968 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 1,537 miles a year.
Has T538 JVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 JVV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T538 JVV 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 JVV find?
T538 JVV passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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