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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

V38 EODMOT history

V38 EOD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 212,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

V38 EOD grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
212,183 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 EOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 EOD was last recorded at 212,183 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 7,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,603 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,580 miles
Average per year
6,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 212,183 miles
  • 2022 – 204,603 miles
  • 2021 – 196,041 miles
  • 2019 – 190,395 miles
  • 2018 – 180,707 miles
  • 2017 – 176,775 miles
  • 2016 – 172,243 miles
  • 2015 – 162,440 miles
  • 2014 – 153,572 miles
  • 2013 – 148,478 miles
  • 2012 – 141,389 miles
  • 2011 – 133,822 miles
  • 2010 – 128,606 miles
  • 2009 – 119,691 miles
  • 2008 – 114,237 miles
  • 2007 – 107,913 miles
  • 2006 – 100,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,183 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,183 miles (+7,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    212,183 miles
    Test number
    777411442241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass204,603 miles (+8,562)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    204,603 miles
    Test number
    752568909045
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass196,041 miles (+5,646)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    196,041 miles
    Test number
    252983407673
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass190,395 miles (+9,688)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    190,395 miles
    Test number
    175724105891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,707 miles (+3,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    180,707 miles
    Test number
    837014496635
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass176,775 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    176,775 miles
    Test number
    227269641832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  7. Fail176,771 miles (+4,528)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,771 miles
    Test number
    299098991741
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  8. Pass172,243 miles (+9,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    172,243 miles
    Test number
    593038975241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,440 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    162,440 miles
    Test number
    219119365135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail162,158 miles (+8,586)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,158 miles
    Test number
    529442555146
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass153,572 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    153,572 miles
    Test number
    268915754452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail153,564 miles (+5,086)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,564 miles
    Test number
    406754454122
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass148,478 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    148,478 miles
    Test number
    936801573169
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail148,466 miles (+7,077)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,466 miles
    Test number
    779290773168
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass141,389 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    141,389 miles
    Test number
    348552772115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,387 miles (+7,565)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,387 miles
    Test number
    986761872194
    • FailureNearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  17. Pass133,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    133,822 miles
    Test number
    459294571185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,822 miles (+5,216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,822 miles
    Test number
    965713271175
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass128,606 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    128,606 miles
    Test number
    580177270122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail128,602 miles (+8,911)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,602 miles
    Test number
    372905670199
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass119,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    119,691 miles
    Test number
    864423799042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail119,691 miles (+5,454)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,691 miles
    Test number
    552862299008
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail114,237 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,237 miles
    Test number
    372738398035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  24. Pass114,237 miles (+6,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    114,237 miles
    Test number
    863498098089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  25. Pass107,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,913 miles
    Test number
    143648007153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail107,913 miles (+7,853)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,913 miles
    Test number
    433266407184
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass100,060 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    743464296085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play to rack

Questions about V38 EOD

Does V38 EOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 EOD expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 EOD?
The MOT on V38 EOD expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 EOD done?
V38 EOD was recorded at 212,183 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 6,662 miles a year.
Has V38 EOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 EOD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2017.
Has the mileage on V38 EOD 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 V38 EOD find?
V38 EOD passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; nearside front hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack.

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