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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S116 ARRMOT history

S116 ARR is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

S116 ARR 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 May 2027
Mileage
178,827 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S116 ARR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S116 ARR was last recorded at 178,827 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,827 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,827 miles
  • 2025 – 175,901 miles
  • 2024 – 173,670 miles
  • 2023 – 171,778 miles
  • 2022 – 168,699 miles
  • 2020 – 167,013 miles
  • 2019 – 164,844 miles
  • 2014 – 157,577 miles
  • 2012 – 153,946 miles
  • 2011 – 149,360 miles
  • 2010 – 137,113 miles
  • 2009 – 125,891 miles
  • 2008 – 114,353 miles
  • 2007 – 101,882 miles
  • 2006 – 91,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,827 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis out rigger corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,827 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    178,827 miles
    Test number
    264843977581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Fail178,827 miles (+2,926)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,827 miles
    Test number
    646366760695
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass175,901 miles (+2,231)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    175,901 miles
    Test number
    587114816355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  4. Pass173,670 miles (+1,892)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,670 miles
    Test number
    503325702694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass171,778 miles (+3,079)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,778 miles
    Test number
    862092896105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass168,699 miles (+1,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,699 miles
    Test number
    706472312161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass167,013 miles (+2,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,013 miles
    Test number
    605388580647
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass164,844 miles (+7,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,844 miles
    Test number
    545400264424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass157,577 miles (+3,631)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    157,577 miles
    Test number
    227891064113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside.rear.tyre.cracking
    • NoteOffside.rear.tyre.cracking
    • NoteSpare.wheel.carrier.loose

  10. Pass153,946 miles (+4,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    153,946 miles
    Test number
    316452632189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass149,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    388788511184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,360 miles (+12,247)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    797068911161
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass137,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    137,113 miles
    Test number
    720906510125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,113 miles (+11,222)7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,113 miles
    Test number
    992266910190
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass125,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    125,891 miles
    Test number
    722736669039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail125,891 miles (+11,538)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,891 miles
    Test number
    412375869074
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass114,353 miles (+12,471)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    114,353 miles
    Test number
    414440468054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    101,882 miles
    Test number
    264185877077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,882 miles (+10,751)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,882 miles
    Test number
    182575177038
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear exhaust resting on rear chassis

  20. Fail91,131 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    824621666001
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass91,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    850591366012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S116 ARR

Does S116 ARR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S116 ARR is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S116 ARR?
The MOT on S116 ARR is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S116 ARR done?
S116 ARR was recorded at 178,827 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,337 miles a year.
Has S116 ARR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S116 ARR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S116 ARR 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 S116 ARR find?
S116 ARR passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front chassis out rigger corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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