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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S118 ARRMOT history

S118 ARR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

S118 ARR white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
184,892 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 ARR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S118 ARR was last recorded at 184,892 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 8,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,379 miles · 28 Mar 2017
Between the last two tests
8,513 miles
Average per year
5,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 184,892 miles
  • 2017 – 176,379 miles
  • 2016 – 164,172 miles
  • 2015 – 156,158 miles
  • 2014 – 146,903 miles
  • 2013 – 140,466 miles
  • 2012 – 134,380 miles
  • 2011 – 128,507 miles
  • 2010 – 123,463 miles
  • 2009 – 117,878 miles
  • 2008 – 111,060 miles
  • 2007 – 103,806 miles
  • 2006 – 96,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,892 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged below wiper park position (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front door hard to open
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryUnder body repair covered in underseal

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,892 miles (+8,513)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    184,892 miles
    Test number
    841214859761
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged below wiper park position (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door hard to open
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder body repair covered in underseal
  2. Pass176,379 miles (+40)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    176,379 miles
    Test number
    650554913101
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component by rack pinion (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  3. Fail176,339 miles (+12,167)1 dangerous10 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,339 miles
    Test number
    527152388643
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component by rack pinion (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  4. Pass164,172 miles (+8,014)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    164,172 miles
    Test number
    588679194027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  5. Pass156,158 miles (+102)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    156,158 miles
    Test number
    559345075032
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail156,056 miles (+9,153)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,056 miles
    Test number
    468455155070
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass146,903 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    146,903 miles
    Test number
    745476454037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Fail146,898 miles (+6,432)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,898 miles
    Test number
    639088544016
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass140,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    140,466 miles
    Test number
    766161653038
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Fail140,466 miles (+6,086)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,466 miles
    Test number
    287497533020
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass134,380 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    134,380 miles
    Test number
    426627032093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail134,374 miles (+5,867)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,374 miles
    Test number
    718432332027
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass128,507 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    128,507 miles
    Test number
    536184431045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,451 miles (+4,988)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,451 miles
    Test number
    846102231007
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass123,463 miles (+5,585)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    123,463 miles
    Test number
    603684830013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    471007539039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,878 miles (+6,818)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    194155439467
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass111,060 miles (+7,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    111,060 miles
    Test number
    292677438082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass103,806 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    103,806 miles
    Test number
    364304337089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    96,227 miles
    Test number
    404453336088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,227 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,227 miles
    Test number
    662953536087
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about S118 ARR

Does S118 ARR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S118 ARR expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S118 ARR?
The MOT on S118 ARR expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S118 ARR done?
S118 ARR was recorded at 184,892 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 5,405 miles a year.
Has S118 ARR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 ARR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S118 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 S118 ARR find?
S118 ARR passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged below wiper park position; nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 8 more.

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