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VOLKSWAGEN

1000 TD SWB · White

S438 DFC
VOLKSWAGEN S438 DFC
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Sep 2025
First reg1 Sep 1998
Mileage160,182 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

27 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 1 July 2026.

PASSED · 11 Sep 2024
Test date11 Sep 2024
Expiry10 Sep 2025
Test number925330165260
Mileage160,182 mi
PASSED · 22 Aug 2023
Test date22 Aug 2023
Expiry21 Aug 2024
Test number757202150621
Mileage159,828 mi
AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed loading door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 8 Aug 2023
Test date8 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number201540524179
Mileage159,828 mi
AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed loading door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill / door step area corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule before trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule after trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule before trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule after trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm rigid (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 26 Jul 2021
Test date26 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number563127882109
Mileage159,822 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorDirection indicator not working all n/s repeater inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisorycorrosion to underside of vehicle
PASSED · 20 Jan 2016
Test date20 Jan 2016
Expiry19 Jan 2017
Test number317560849788
Mileage158,693 mi
FAILED · 9 Jan 2016
Test date9 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number319333606574
Mileage158,689 mi
FailOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 13 Jan 2015
Test date13 Jan 2015
Expiry12 Jan 2016
Test number998973915048
Mileage157,787 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredcorrosion to underneath of vehicle
FAILED · 23 Dec 2014
Test date23 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number986167754333
Mileage157,783 mi
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredcorrosion to underneath of vehicle
PASSED · 30 Dec 2013
Test date30 Dec 2013
Expiry29 Dec 2014
Test number496374063406
Mileage157,104 mi
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 20 Dec 2013
Test date20 Dec 2013
Expiry
Test number759954453399
Mileage157,103 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2011
Test date5 Oct 2011
Expiry4 Oct 2012
Test number697188271276
Mileage156,089 mi
User EnteredSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
FAILED · 26 Sep 2011
Test date26 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number316209361281
Mileage156,087 mi
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
PASSED · 28 May 2008
Test date28 May 2008
Expiry27 May 2009
Test number834769248135
Mileage153,587 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User EnteredWater leak
FAILED · 28 May 2008
Test date28 May 2008
Expiry
Test number390309748117
Mileage153,587 mi
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User EnteredWater leak
PASSED · 19 Apr 2007
Test date19 Apr 2007
Expiry19 Apr 2008
Test number441029007197
Mileage141,278 mi
FAILED · 19 Apr 2007
Test date19 Apr 2007
Expiry
Test number252529607440
Mileage141,278 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredhand brake cables poor condition.
User Enteredsteering and suspension worn.non standard wheels fitted.
PASSED · 20 Apr 2006
Test date20 Apr 2006
Expiry19 Apr 2007
Test number222510716435
Mileage126,315 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
User Enteredpower steering belt loose.