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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V38 EVOMOT history

V38 EVO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

V38 EVO blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,890 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 EVO
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
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 EVO was last recorded at 166,890 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,095 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
795 miles
Average per year
6,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,890 miles
  • 2025 – 166,095 miles
  • 2023 – 163,771 miles
  • 2022 – 159,774 miles
  • 2021 – 152,507 miles
  • 2020 – 144,918 miles
  • 2019 – 138,220 miles
  • 2018 – 128,763 miles
  • 2017 – 119,879 miles
  • 2016 – 111,429 miles
  • 2015 – 103,014 miles
  • 2014 – 102,143 miles
  • 2013 – 92,959 miles
  • 2012 – 82,094 miles
  • 2011 – 73,685 miles
  • 2010 – 65,014 miles
  • 2009 – 52,419 miles
  • 2008 – 40,845 miles
  • 2007 – 37,564 miles
  • 2006 – 32,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,890 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside parking brake effort low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,890 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,890 miles
    Test number
    463057270136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,095 miles
    Test number
    785004502485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,095 miles (+2,324)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,095 miles
    Test number
    145767791973
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  4. Pass163,771 miles (+3,997)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,771 miles
    Test number
    817248114655
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass159,774 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,774 miles
    Test number
    797119918893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,729 miles (+7,222)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,729 miles
    Test number
    197226351561
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,507 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,507 miles
    Test number
    158720540307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail152,487 miles (+7,569)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,487 miles
    Test number
    708747643035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass144,918 miles (+6,698)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,918 miles
    Test number
    969565915032
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low

  10. Pass138,220 miles (+9,457)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    138,220 miles
    Test number
    738932480158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,763 miles (+68)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,763 miles
    Test number
    598858533385
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor slightly corroded (not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone back bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust has been repaired using paste
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads on limit
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame /mounting areas showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  12. Fail128,695 miles (+8,816)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,695 miles
    Test number
    280471423517
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor slightly corroded (not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone back bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust has been repaired using paste
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads on limit
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame /mounting areas showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  13. Pass119,879 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,879 miles
    Test number
    684831182634
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail119,820 miles (+8,391)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,820 miles
    Test number
    157202889244
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass111,429 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    898544074865
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail111,421 miles (+8,407)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,421 miles
    Test number
    484409239274
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass103,014 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,014 miles
    Test number
    754004324434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,143 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    102,143 miles
    Test number
    577711934280
    • NoteRear pad sensor rubbing road wheel

  19. Fail102,142 miles (+9,183)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,142 miles
    Test number
    758240834269
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteRear pad sensor rubbing road wheel

  20. Pass92,959 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,959 miles
    Test number
    237464233297
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight scratch marks to windscreen ok at time of test
    • NoteTurbo waste gate rod disconneted

  21. Fail92,958 miles (+10,864)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,958 miles
    Test number
    377242733231
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight scratch marks to windscreen ok at time of test
    • NoteTurbo waste gate rod disconneted

  22. Fail82,094 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    289256402280
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear offside coil spring broken at extreme end funtion not impaired

  23. Pass82,094 miles (+8,409)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    386976902433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear offside coil spring broken at extreme end funtion not impaired

  24. Pass73,685 miles (+8,671)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,685 miles
    Test number
    916883671106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,014 miles (+12,595)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,014 miles
    Test number
    254384470454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,419 miles (+11,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,419 miles
    Test number
    952642369127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass40,845 miles (+3,281)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    233386188190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres crcking on outer walls

  28. Pass37,564 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,564 miles
    Test number
    323220847241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    973069926245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 EVO

Does V38 EVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V38 EVO is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V38 EVO?
The MOT on V38 EVO is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V38 EVO done?
V38 EVO was recorded at 166,890 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 6,747 miles a year.
Has V38 EVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 EVO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V38 EVO 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 EVO find?
V38 EVO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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