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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,370 cc

Y38 XCKMOT history

Y38 XCK is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 38 MOT tests, with 163,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

Y38 XCK red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
163,197 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
38
21 passed · 17 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 XCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 XCK was last recorded at 163,197 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2007: 47,875 miles, lower than 138,619 miles on 26 May 2006.
  • 22 Apr 2025: 163,004 miles, lower than 169,976 miles on 19 Apr 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,004 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,197 miles
  • 2025 – 163,004 miles
  • 2024 – 169,976 miles
  • 2023 – 162,863 miles
  • 2022 – 161,716 miles
  • 2021 – 157,286 miles
  • 2020 – 153,057 miles
  • 2019 – 150,430 miles
  • 2018 – 147,694 miles
  • 2017 – 143,157 miles
  • 2016 – 135,741 miles
  • 2015 – 125,627 miles
  • 2014 – 116,372 miles
  • 2013 – 106,473 miles
  • 2012 – 97,227 miles
  • 2011 – 93,312 miles
  • 2010 – 81,841 miles
  • 2009 – 69,635 miles
  • 2008 – 58,036 miles
  • 2007 – 47,875 miles
  • 2006 – 138,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,197 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front indicators discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front steering track control arm has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear number plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear tyres low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

38 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    163,197 miles
    Test number
    229157525626
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail163,197 miles (+193)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,197 miles
    Test number
    598096688629
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass163,004 miles (-6,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,004 miles
    Test number
    785208546544
    • AdvisoryVehicle Showing Slight Under Body Corrosion

  4. Pass169,976 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,976 miles
    Test number
    560597129095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail169,976 miles (+7,113)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,976 miles
    Test number
    392204514606
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass162,863 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    162,863 miles
    Test number
    416443990444
    • AdvisoryFront indicators discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering track control arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody heavily undersealed

  7. Fail162,863 miles (+1,147)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,863 miles
    Test number
    202947719702
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront indicators discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering track control arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody heavily undersealed

  8. Pass161,716 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,716 miles
    Test number
    116828506205
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Of Exhaust Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play All 4 Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail161,716 miles (+4,430)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,716 miles
    Test number
    828664254108
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Of Exhaust Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play All 4 Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass157,286 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,286 miles
    Test number
    460968531091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail157,286 miles (+4,229)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,286 miles
    Test number
    195698479215
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass153,057 miles (+2,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,057 miles
    Test number
    217411645229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both On Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted

  13. Pass150,430 miles (+2,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,430 miles
    Test number
    769569802987
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened handbrake (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened handbrake (1.1.15 (b))

  14. Pass147,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,694 miles
    Test number
    924123098192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,694 miles (+4,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,694 miles
    Test number
    409998075607
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass143,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,157 miles
    Test number
    391745390421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,157 miles (+7,416)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,157 miles
    Test number
    421313121628
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting bracket corroded / broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper blade is tearing

  18. Pass135,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,741 miles
    Test number
    859104644854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail135,735 miles (+10,108)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,735 miles
    Test number
    334935703159
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  20. Fail125,627 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,627 miles
    Test number
    276453345076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass125,627 miles (+9,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,627 miles
    Test number
    978173345043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass116,372 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,372 miles
    Test number
    535065544016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear bumper bracket corroded

  23. Fail116,372 miles (+9,899)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,372 miles
    Test number
    115923144495
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade torn
    • NoteRear bumper bracket corroded

  24. Pass106,473 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,473 miles
    Test number
    559545363074
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroding
    • NoteRear bumper support corroded

  25. Fail106,473 miles (+9,246)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,473 miles
    Test number
    395474963084
    • FailureNearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroding
    • NoteOffside wiper blade torn
    • NoteRear bumper support corroded

  26. Pass97,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,227 miles
    Test number
    677071612193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail97,227 miles (+3,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,227 miles
    Test number
    295670312186
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  28. Pass93,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,312 miles
    Test number
    539567511141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail93,312 miles (+11,471)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,312 miles
    Test number
    638007011152
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass81,841 miles (+12,206)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,841 miles
    Test number
    204759110483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass69,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,635 miles
    Test number
    534791339114
    • NoteFront Number plate is staining

  32. Fail69,635 miles (+11,599)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,635 miles
    Test number
    702521239173
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront Number plate is staining

  33. Pass58,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,036 miles
    Test number
    432934838189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail58,036 miles (+10,161)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,036 miles
    Test number
    331843338110
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  35. Pass47,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,875 miles
    Test number
    241144247456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail47,875 miles (-90,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,875 miles
    Test number
    204163347491
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  37. Pass138,619 miles (+101,174)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    138,619 miles
    Test number
    174166246199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail37,445 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,445 miles
    Test number
    543698136119
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y38 XCK

Does Y38 XCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 XCK is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 XCK?
The MOT on Y38 XCK is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 XCK done?
Y38 XCK was recorded at 163,197 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has Y38 XCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 XCK has failed 17 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 XCK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y38 XCK find?
Y38 XCK passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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