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Volkswagen LT

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y38 JVYMOT history

Y38 JVY is a blue diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 402,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
402,860 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2019
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 JVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 JVY was last recorded at 402,860 miles on 14 Mar 2019, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
402,855 miles · 13 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 402,860 miles
  • 2018 – 400,484 miles
  • 2016 – 397,184 miles
  • 2015 – 393,850 miles
  • 2014 – 391,790 miles
  • 2013 – 388,885 miles
  • 2012 – 377,055 miles
  • 2011 – 366,516 miles
  • 2010 – 355,626 miles
  • 2008 – 345,011 miles
  • 2007 – 343,806 miles
  • 2006 – 341,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    306053071904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    256927970371
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    260532224006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    831972173311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    315159398631
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass402,860 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    402,860 miles
    Test number
    626863203756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail402,855 miles (+2,371)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    402,855 miles
    Test number
    813180921285
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass400,484 miles (+3,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    400,484 miles
    Test number
    107487011881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass397,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    397,184 miles
    Test number
    691722950672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail397,184 miles (+3,334)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    397,184 miles
    Test number
    384288676118
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass393,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    393,850 miles
    Test number
    229329655117
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail393,850 miles (+2,060)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    393,850 miles
    Test number
    455429055182
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass391,790 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    391,790 miles
    Test number
    785859024176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass388,885 miles (+679)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    388,885 miles
    Test number
    129862863157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail388,206 miles (+11,151)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    388,206 miles
    Test number
    539803523145
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass377,055 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    377,055 miles
    Test number
    666573702174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail377,053 miles (+10,537)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    377,053 miles
    Test number
    778022702162
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass366,516 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    366,516 miles
    Test number
    146848381476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail366,516 miles (+10,890)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    366,516 miles
    Test number
    809718181081
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass355,626 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    355,626 miles
    Test number
    261556150001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail355,618 miles (+10,607)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    355,618 miles
    Test number
    243345050015
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass345,011 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    345,011 miles
    Test number
    532577038307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass343,806 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    343,806 miles
    Test number
    770598737393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass341,726 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    341,726 miles
    Test number
    340642146305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail341,721 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    341,721 miles
    Test number
    133524436353
    • FailureCentre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y38 JVY

Does Y38 JVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 JVY expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 JVY?
The MOT on Y38 JVY expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 JVY done?
Y38 JVY was recorded at 402,860 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2019, an average of 4,977 miles a year.
Has Y38 JVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 JVY has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y38 JVY 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 Y38 JVY find?
Y38 JVY passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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