
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass128,507 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 128,507 miles
- Test number
- 536184431045
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass123,463 miles (+5,585)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 123,463 miles
- Test number
- 603684830013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 117,878 miles
- Test number
- 471007539039
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass103,806 miles (+7,579)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 103,806 miles
- Test number
- 364304337089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 96,227 miles
- Test number
- 404453336088
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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