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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T638 ALMMOT history

T638 ALM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 147,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2023
Mileage
147,764 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T638 ALM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T638 ALM was last recorded at 147,764 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 2,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2016: 143,692 miles, lower than 146,099 miles on 7 Oct 2015.
  • 25 Jun 2020: 143,094 miles, lower than 143,692 miles on 22 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,898 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,866 miles
Average per year
1,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,764 miles
  • 2022 – 144,898 miles
  • 2021 – 144,495 miles
  • 2020 – 143,094 miles
  • 2016 – 143,692 miles
  • 2015 – 146,099 miles
  • 2014 – 137,844 miles
  • 2013 – 131,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,764 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,764 miles (+2,866)3 dangerous12 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,764 miles
    Test number
    145762282528
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass144,898 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,898 miles
    Test number
    785857361071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail144,898 miles (+403)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,898 miles
    Test number
    920350076064
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass144,495 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,495 miles
    Test number
    942077919376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail144,495 miles (+1,401)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,495 miles
    Test number
    359207827973
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass143,094 miles (-598)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,094 miles
    Test number
    684118960168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  7. Pass143,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,692 miles
    Test number
    528238040352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,692 miles (-2,407)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,692 miles
    Test number
    578541391636
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass146,099 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    146,099 miles
    Test number
    238149747661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,097 miles (+8,253)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,097 miles
    Test number
    594329521875
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass137,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    137,844 miles
    Test number
    377591314385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail137,844 miles (+6,053)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,844 miles
    Test number
    436901814369
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass131,791 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    131,791 miles
    Test number
    226323583299
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail131,790 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,790 miles
    Test number
    546467073220
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T638 ALM

Does T638 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T638 ALM expired on 28 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T638 ALM?
The MOT on T638 ALM expired on 28 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T638 ALM done?
T638 ALM was recorded at 147,764 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 1,632 miles a year.
Has T638 ALM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T638 ALM has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T638 ALM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T638 ALM find?
T638 ALM failed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 12 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 13 more.

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