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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T538 OWEMOT history

T538 OWE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 279,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2024
Mileage
279,838 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
8,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 OWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T538 OWE was last recorded at 279,838 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 4,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,320 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,518 miles
Average per year
8,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 279,838 miles
  • 2023 – 275,320 miles
  • 2022 – 269,882 miles
  • 2021 – 263,860 miles
  • 2020 – 258,813 miles
  • 2019 – 252,358 miles
  • 2018 – 247,279 miles
  • 2017 – 242,739 miles
  • 2016 – 240,249 miles
  • 2015 – 238,081 miles
  • 2014 – 232,784 miles
  • 2013 – 227,248 miles
  • 2012 – 221,158 miles
  • 2011 – 205,736 miles
  • 2010 – 184,102 miles
  • 2009 – 161,736 miles
  • 2008 – 147,909 miles
  • 2007 – 131,629 miles
  • 2006 – 120,232 miles
  • 2005 – 116,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail279,838 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light comes on when brakes are pressed (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front small caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak close to borderline amount allowed (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear bumper support beam corroded and holed not 30cm of structural components or areas
  • AdvisorySlight induction/air leak from air box area emissions not affected

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail279,838 miles (+4,518)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,838 miles
    Test number
    652991179917
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light comes on when brakes are pressed (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front small caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak close to borderline amount allowed (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support beam corroded and holed not 30cm of structural components or areas
    • AdvisorySlight induction/air leak from air box area emissions not affected
  2. Pass275,320 miles (+2)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    275,320 miles
    Test number
    262232392553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank ( marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished ( 22 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper crash bar holed & corroded ( marked with chalk)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear suspension arm ( marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper crash bar by towing eye holed & corroded ( marked with chalk)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail275,318 miles (+5,436)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,318 miles
    Test number
    810553765338
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank ( marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished ( 22 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper crash bar holed & corroded ( marked with chalk)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear suspension arm ( marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper crash bar by towing eye holed & corroded ( marked with chalk)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass269,882 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    269,882 miles
    Test number
    748643705350
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member holed and corroded
  5. Fail269,832 miles (+5,972)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,832 miles
    Test number
    114368959167
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Cross member holed and corroded
  6. Pass263,860 miles (+95)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    263,860 miles
    Test number
    991506871428
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront grill insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer and inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail263,765 miles (+4,952)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,765 miles
    Test number
    425170864931
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront grill insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer and inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass258,813 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    258,813 miles
    Test number
    697846995986
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail258,769 miles (+6,411)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,769 miles
    Test number
    755077285910
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass252,358 miles (+264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    252,358 miles
    Test number
    423556233401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail252,094 miles (+4,815)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,094 miles
    Test number
    315720099732
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning NOTCHY ON LOCK TO LOCK (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps FLICKERING ON AND OFF (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass247,279 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    247,279 miles
    Test number
    546738138269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass242,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    242,739 miles
    Test number
    409428092316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail242,739 miles (+2,490)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,739 miles
    Test number
    977898929907
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass240,249 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    240,249 miles
    Test number
    124865064581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass238,081 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    238,081 miles
    Test number
    328781695061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel/top coloum bearing/bush.
  17. Fail238,081 miles (+5,297)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,081 miles
    Test number
    179156285053
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel/top coloum bearing/bush.
  18. Pass232,784 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    232,784 miles
    Test number
    286529764050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner side wall cracked
  19. Fail232,784 miles (+5,536)10 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,784 miles
    Test number
    769484664048
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner side wall cracked
  20. Pass227,248 miles (+6,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    227,248 miles
    Test number
    145587083492
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  21. Pass221,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    221,158 miles
    Test number
    358289582002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  22. Fail221,158 miles (+15,422)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,158 miles
    Test number
    438468682036
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  23. Pass205,736 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    205,736 miles
    Test number
    568370691087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLight cracks in both front flexible brake hoses.
  24. Fail205,736 miles (+21,634)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,736 miles
    Test number
    576240691008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLight cracks in both front flexible brake hoses.
  25. Pass184,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    184,102 miles
    Test number
    201752880014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail184,102 miles (+22,366)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,102 miles
    Test number
    763299770039
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  27. Pass161,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    161,736 miles
    Test number
    152707589011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail161,736 miles (+13,827)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,736 miles
    Test number
    474347989083
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  29. Pass147,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    147,909 miles
    Test number
    362041328180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail147,909 miles (+16,280)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,909 miles
    Test number
    440870128147
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  31. Fail131,629 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,629 miles
    Test number
    353788317218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  32. Pass131,629 miles (+11,397)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    131,629 miles
    Test number
    502728217295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass120,232 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    120,232 miles
    Test number
    292017116258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass116,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    116,093 miles
    Test number
    382117125497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 OWE

Does T538 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 OWE expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 OWE?
The MOT on T538 OWE expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 OWE done?
T538 OWE was recorded at 279,838 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 8,687 miles a year.
Has T538 OWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 OWE has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T538 OWE 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 OWE find?
T538 OWE failed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light comes on when brakes are pressed; nearside front service brake excessively fluctuating, and 12 more.

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