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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V38 GCSMOT history

V38 GCS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

V38 GCS grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,625 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 GCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 GCS was last recorded at 146,625 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,013 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
612 miles
Average per year
2,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,625 miles
  • 2025 – 146,013 miles
  • 2023 – 145,998 miles
  • 2022 – 145,981 miles
  • 2021 – 145,963 miles
  • 2020 – 145,898 miles
  • 2019 – 144,115 miles
  • 2018 – 143,598 miles
  • 2017 – 142,486 miles
  • 2016 – 141,776 miles
  • 2015 – 140,620 miles
  • 2014 – 139,761 miles
  • 2013 – 138,092 miles
  • 2012 – 134,770 miles
  • 2011 – 131,849 miles
  • 2010 – 124,301 miles
  • 2009 – 119,936 miles
  • 2008 – 117,910 miles
  • 2007 – 114,620 miles
  • 2006 – 105,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,625 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,625 miles (+612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,625 miles
    Test number
    246468024945
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  2. Pass146,013 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,013 miles
    Test number
    240424555634
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass145,998 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,998 miles
    Test number
    880700595699
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and close to n/s/r flexi, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to n/s/r flexi,slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass145,981 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,981 miles
    Test number
    561593501025
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,963 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,963 miles
    Test number
    862892382154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass145,898 miles (+1,783)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,898 miles
    Test number
    336330767211
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner arch corroded but not excessively

  7. Pass144,115 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,115 miles
    Test number
    226957666616
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened facing heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail144,114 miles (+516)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,114 miles
    Test number
    754988251939
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened facing heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass143,598 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,598 miles
    Test number
    539847971447
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail143,596 miles (+1,110)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,596 miles
    Test number
    141737870475
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass142,486 miles (+710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,486 miles
    Test number
    759616115320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on both brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass141,776 miles (+1,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    141,776 miles
    Test number
    800615273558
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc outer surface pitted and corroded

  13. Pass140,620 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,620 miles
    Test number
    523085347162
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail140,618 miles (+857)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,618 miles
    Test number
    798848057462
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass139,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,761 miles
    Test number
    175380044266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail139,761 miles (+1,669)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,761 miles
    Test number
    996680044299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass138,092 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    138,092 miles
    Test number
    349933553466
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear n/s inner track rod

  18. Fail138,092 miles (+3,322)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,092 miles
    Test number
    387073953227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear n/s inner track rod

  19. Pass134,770 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    134,770 miles
    Test number
    448720872248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,768 miles (+2,919)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,768 miles
    Test number
    446943962285
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass131,849 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    131,849 miles
    Test number
    415346731282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,845 miles (+7,544)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,845 miles
    Test number
    619745631206
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside inner constant velocity boot burst

  23. Pass124,301 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    124,301 miles
    Test number
    384796930469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail124,292 miles (+4,356)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,292 miles
    Test number
    950472630259
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  25. Pass119,936 miles (+2,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    119,936 miles
    Test number
    392506949212
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass117,910 miles (+3,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    117,910 miles
    Test number
    362011868476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  27. Pass114,620 miles (+9,371)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    114,620 miles
    Test number
    404541767211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass105,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    380783766431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail105,249 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    802863266278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about V38 GCS

Does V38 GCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V38 GCS is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V38 GCS?
The MOT on V38 GCS is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V38 GCS done?
V38 GCS was recorded at 146,625 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,143 miles a year.
Has V38 GCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 GCS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V38 GCS 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 GCS find?
V38 GCS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: engine covers and under trays obscuring some components.

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