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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V638 MJMMOT history

V638 MJM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V638 MJM red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,015 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 MJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 MJM was last recorded at 166,015 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,173 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
842 miles
Average per year
4,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,015 miles
  • 2025 – 158,470 miles
  • 2024 – 155,892 miles
  • 2023 – 154,662 miles
  • 2022 – 152,144 miles
  • 2021 – 150,429 miles
  • 2020 – 147,631 miles
  • 2019 – 142,423 miles
  • 2018 – 138,316 miles
  • 2017 – 134,216 miles
  • 2015 – 127,225 miles
  • 2014 – 121,716 miles
  • 2013 – 118,959 miles
  • 2012 – 111,181 miles
  • 2011 – 107,861 miles
  • 2010 – 100,125 miles
  • 2009 – 94,043 miles
  • 2008 – 86,729 miles
  • 2007 – 78,683 miles
  • 2006 – 75,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,015 miles
  • AdvisoryFront heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,015 miles (+842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,015 miles
    Test number
    260886486987
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,173 miles (+6,703)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,173 miles
    Test number
    902414984856
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,470 miles (+2,578)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,470 miles
    Test number
    687428446377
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,892 miles (+1,230)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,892 miles
    Test number
    801698873561
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess near side (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,662 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,662 miles
    Test number
    163830985481
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail154,650 miles (+2,506)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,650 miles
    Test number
    501375673854
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,144 miles (+1,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,144 miles
    Test number
    142321763294
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,429 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,429 miles
    Test number
    328399002341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,631 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,631 miles
    Test number
    631355004360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,423 miles
    Test number
    926125391967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,423 miles (+4,107)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,423 miles
    Test number
    285634288370
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass138,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    960792964558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail138,316 miles (+4,100)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    350340660650
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass134,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,216 miles
    Test number
    643154929979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail134,216 miles (+6,991)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,216 miles
    Test number
    389417148074
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass127,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    977191815246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,225 miles (+5,509)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    777601315232
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass121,716 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,716 miles
    Test number
    227753314277
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail121,714 miles (+2,755)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,714 miles
    Test number
    586822314201
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass118,959 miles (+7,778)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    118,959 miles
    Test number
    167090433054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,181 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,181 miles
    Test number
    257580442078
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  22. Fail111,181 miles (+3,320)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,181 miles
    Test number
    485079732078
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  23. Pass107,861 miles (+7,736)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    107,861 miles
    Test number
    627884131080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteEngine smoking blue smoke

  24. Pass100,125 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,125 miles
    Test number
    652846230080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteEngine burning oil, blue smoke when reved
    • NoteRear foot brake effort low

  25. Fail100,123 miles (+6,080)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,123 miles
    Test number
    511626930005
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on, on dash
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteEngine burning oil, blue smoke when reved
    • NoteRear foot brake effort low

  26. Pass94,043 miles (+7,314)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    471733039009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine smoky
    • NoteN/s/r foot brake effort low

  27. Fail86,729 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,729 miles
    Test number
    151662648052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass86,729 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    86,729 miles
    Test number
    844592748005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass78,683 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    592773847057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass75,051 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    182219006432
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn
    • NoteStone chips windscreen

Questions about V638 MJM

Does V638 MJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V638 MJM is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V638 MJM?
The MOT on V638 MJM is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V638 MJM done?
V638 MJM was recorded at 166,015 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
Has V638 MJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 MJM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V638 MJM 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 V638 MJM find?
V638 MJM passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front heat shield loose; oil leak, but not excessive.

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