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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T738 TGPMOT history

T738 TGP is a blue and silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 165,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,261 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T738 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T738 TGP was last recorded at 165,261 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,261 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,261 miles
  • 2025 – 163,685 miles
  • 2023 – 160,776 miles
  • 2022 – 155,729 miles
  • 2021 – 149,249 miles
  • 2020 – 146,398 miles
  • 2019 – 140,724 miles
  • 2018 – 137,075 miles
  • 2017 – 134,478 miles
  • 2016 – 130,582 miles
  • 2015 – 126,032 miles
  • 2014 – 122,165 miles
  • 2013 – 117,506 miles
  • 2012 – 113,721 miles
  • 2011 – 109,785 miles
  • 2010 – 105,596 miles
  • 2009 – 100,264 miles
  • 2008 – 95,021 miles
  • 2007 – 88,263 miles
  • 2006 – 82,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,261 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,261 miles
    Test number
    152986064579
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail165,261 miles (+1,576)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,261 miles
    Test number
    324681832229
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,685 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    163,685 miles
    Test number
    894486470383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail163,679 miles (+2,903)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,679 miles
    Test number
    795648875083
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass160,776 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,776 miles
    Test number
    925616114731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail160,774 miles (+5,045)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,774 miles
    Test number
    177906727084
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass155,729 miles (+6,480)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,729 miles
    Test number
    940694087618
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass149,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,249 miles
    Test number
    408986270037
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail149,249 miles (+2,851)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,249 miles
    Test number
    796514706618
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass146,398 miles (+5,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,398 miles
    Test number
    766783186424
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass140,724 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,724 miles
    Test number
    903588280128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail140,710 miles (+3,635)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,710 miles
    Test number
    563776664851
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass137,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,075 miles
    Test number
    586514280397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,074 miles (+2,596)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,074 miles
    Test number
    839454212253
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass134,478 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,478 miles
    Test number
    661403873268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail134,478 miles (+3,896)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,478 miles
    Test number
    909480421045
    • FailureExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass130,582 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    130,582 miles
    Test number
    733281120269
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn & perished.
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail130,582 miles (+4,550)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,582 miles
    Test number
    919419912780
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn & perished.
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass126,032 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    126,032 miles
    Test number
    845301235171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront tyres worn & perished.

  20. Fail126,031 miles (+3,866)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,031 miles
    Test number
    659551035111
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn & perished.

  21. Pass122,165 miles (+4,659)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,165 miles
    Test number
    989135934113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded, worn and scored
    • NoteFront and rear shock absorber casings corroded and rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteFront brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteFront indicators slightly discoloured
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWater ingress and damage to offside main beam lamp not affecting light output

  22. Pass117,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,506 miles
    Test number
    316671743176
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Fail117,506 miles (+3,785)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,506 miles
    Test number
    515721943175
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass113,721 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,721 miles
    Test number
    855104242131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass109,785 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,785 miles
    Test number
    919777741156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    573120540177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail105,596 miles (+5,332)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    751780240172
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass100,264 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,264 miles
    Test number
    930755539101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass95,021 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    683685538167
    • NoteKnocking noise from engine stops when brake pedal is pumped.Extra seat belts fitted.Front indicators starting to go white,Slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing.

  30. Fail95,021 miles (+6,758)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    923305638117
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteKnocking noise from engine stops when brake pedal is pumped.Extra seat belts fitted.Front indicators starting to go white,Slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing.

  31. Pass88,263 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    88,263 miles
    Test number
    690902637183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass82,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    82,744 miles
    Test number
    930015626198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T738 TGP

Does T738 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T738 TGP is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T738 TGP?
The MOT on T738 TGP is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T738 TGP done?
T738 TGP was recorded at 165,261 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,157 miles a year.
Has T738 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T738 TGP has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T738 TGP 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 T738 TGP find?
T738 TGP passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; rear coil spring corroded both.

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