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Audi TT

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V38 SWLMOT history

V38 SWL is a green petrol Audi TT first used on 3 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,103 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 SWL was last recorded at 147,103 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,675 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,428 miles
Average per year
4,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,103 miles
  • 2025 – 145,675 miles
  • 2024 – 145,037 miles
  • 2023 – 142,768 miles
  • 2021 – 141,159 miles
  • 2020 – 139,502 miles
  • 2019 – 138,114 miles
  • 2018 – 137,630 miles
  • 2017 – 126,936 miles
  • 2016 – 114,730 miles
  • 2015 – 106,058 miles
  • 2014 – 99,852 miles
  • 2013 – 94,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,103 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,103 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,103 miles
    Test number
    926105100998
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail147,103 miles (+1,428)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,103 miles
    Test number
    898069459554
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass145,675 miles (+638)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,675 miles
    Test number
    321123021306
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass145,037 miles (+2,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,037 miles
    Test number
    536486312354
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass142,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,768 miles
    Test number
    837269044702
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust baffles loose / rattle

  6. Fail142,768 miles (+1,609)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,768 miles
    Test number
    225083077842
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust baffles loose / rattle

  7. Pass141,159 miles (+1,657)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,159 miles
    Test number
    618777295712
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLoose baffles in exhaust rear silencer (rattle)

  8. Pass139,502 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,502 miles
    Test number
    126785751954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,114 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,114 miles
    Test number
    537975526357
    • AdvisoryServo pipe poor condition

  10. Fail138,105 miles (+475)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,105 miles
    Test number
    133190397714
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryServo pipe poor condition

  11. Pass137,630 miles (+10,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,630 miles
    Test number
    928125616453
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted- obscuring view of some components

  12. Pass126,936 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,936 miles
    Test number
    824919217504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

  13. Fail126,935 miles (+12,205)11 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,935 miles
    Test number
    469207122869
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

  14. Pass114,730 miles (+73)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,730 miles
    Test number
    910822401715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre/rear exhaust mounting broken.exhaust is secure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front discs

  15. Fail114,657 miles (+8,599)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,657 miles
    Test number
    901481652123
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre/rear exhaust mounting broken.exhaust is secure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front discs

  16. Pass106,058 miles (+6,206)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,058 miles
    Test number
    195496945178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  17. Pass99,852 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,852 miles
    Test number
    705882944186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail99,852 miles (+5,683)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,852 miles
    Test number
    647519034124
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass94,169 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    658770003176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail94,169 miles3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    908660903162
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

Questions about V38 SWL

Does V38 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V38 SWL is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V38 SWL?
The MOT on V38 SWL is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V38 SWL done?
V38 SWL was recorded at 147,103 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,068 miles a year.
Has V38 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 SWL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V38 SWL 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 SWL find?
V38 SWL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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