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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,868 cc

V638 UOBMOT history

V638 UOB is a red diesel Citroën Dispatch first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 254,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
254,139 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 UOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Dispatch
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,868 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 UOB was last recorded at 254,139 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,056 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,083 miles
Average per year
3,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,139 miles
  • 2025 – 253,056 miles
  • 2024 – 251,703 miles
  • 2023 – 250,134 miles
  • 2022 – 248,107 miles
  • 2021 – 245,259 miles
  • 2020 – 243,357 miles
  • 2019 – 239,967 miles
  • 2018 – 236,837 miles
  • 2017 – 232,725 miles
  • 2016 – 227,942 miles
  • 2015 – 222,821 miles
  • 2014 – 218,644 miles
  • 2013 – 213,035 miles
  • 2012 – 206,495 miles
  • 2011 – 200,683 miles
  • 2010 – 195,614 miles
  • 2009 – 190,720 miles
  • 2008 – 185,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,139 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
  • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,139 miles (+1,083)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    254,139 miles
    Test number
    635342420481
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

  2. Pass253,056 miles (+1,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    253,056 miles
    Test number
    508907802429
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass251,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    251,703 miles
    Test number
    178477384348
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail251,693 miles (+1,559)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,693 miles
    Test number
    344885525785
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass250,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    250,134 miles
    Test number
    282491818735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail250,114 miles (+2,007)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,114 miles
    Test number
    608806552778
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass248,107 miles (+2,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    248,107 miles
    Test number
    513918825187
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner quarter panels corroded outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn and perished on outer edge

  8. Pass245,259 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    245,259 miles
    Test number
    286110307679
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail245,255 miles (+1,898)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,255 miles
    Test number
    393540838801
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass243,357 miles (+3,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    243,357 miles
    Test number
    127081343843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass239,967 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    239,967 miles
    Test number
    852105614082
    • AdvisoryOffside front pads are low
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass236,837 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    236,837 miles
    Test number
    335086596939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass232,725 miles (+4,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    232,725 miles
    Test number
    182884509128
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

  14. Pass227,942 miles (+5,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    227,942 miles
    Test number
    561265818691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass222,821 miles (+4,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    222,821 miles
    Test number
    499240345011
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass218,644 miles (+5,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    218,644 miles
    Test number
    565152644071
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass213,035 miles (+6,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    213,035 miles
    Test number
    187141133010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass206,495 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    206,495 miles
    Test number
    955051232062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail206,494 miles (+5,811)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,494 miles
    Test number
    409380432014
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass200,683 miles (+5,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    200,683 miles
    Test number
    615469231083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass195,614 miles (+4,894)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    195,614 miles
    Test number
    664560340042
    • NoteOsr tyre poor sidewall

  22. Pass190,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    190,720 miles
    Test number
    751587229013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail190,719 miles (+5,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,719 miles
    Test number
    754867129014
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass185,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    185,035 miles
    Test number
    812445328014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail185,035 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,035 miles
    Test number
    651845128044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    310844247038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    174583847038
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about V638 UOB

Does V638 UOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V638 UOB is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V638 UOB?
The MOT on V638 UOB is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V638 UOB done?
V638 UOB was recorded at 254,139 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,840 miles a year.
Has V638 UOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 UOB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V638 UOB 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 UOB find?
V638 UOB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; engine oil leaks, and 2 more.

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