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SEAT Arosa

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S37 RVMMOT history

S37 RVM is a blue petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 66,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,498 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 RVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 RVM was last recorded at 66,498 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2023: 64,281 miles, lower than 64,834 miles on 7 Jul 2022.

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
65,473 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1,025 miles
Average per year
2,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,498 miles
  • 2025 – 64,732 miles
  • 2024 – 64,520 miles
  • 2023 – 64,283 miles
  • 2022 – 64,834 miles
  • 2021 – 63,402 miles
  • 2020 – 63,011 miles
  • 2019 – 62,406 miles
  • 2018 – 60,737 miles
  • 2017 – 59,574 miles
  • 2016 – 58,534 miles
  • 2015 – 53,958 miles
  • 2014 – 49,040 miles
  • 2013 – 43,417 miles
  • 2012 – 39,210 miles
  • 2011 – 36,313 miles
  • 2010 – 33,601 miles
  • 2009 – 31,222 miles
  • 2008 – 28,812 miles
  • 2007 – 26,550 miles
  • 2006 – 23,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,498 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

35 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,498 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,498 miles
    Test number
    137201027623
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail65,473 miles (+741)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,473 miles
    Test number
    129359961951
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,732 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,732 miles
    Test number
    232900341802
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,520 miles (+237)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    201589581094
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE DRUM BACK PLATE RUSTY
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

  5. Pass64,283 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,283 miles
    Test number
    398388661596
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Fail64,281 miles (-553)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,281 miles
    Test number
    144900446873
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass64,834 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    255620894647
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail63,834 miles (+432)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,834 miles
    Test number
    809528213053
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass63,402 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,402 miles
    Test number
    835895825070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass63,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    288073812678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail63,011 miles (+605)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    204949910219
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass62,406 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    500771892759
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail62,405 miles (+1,668)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    765410089071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass60,737 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,737 miles
    Test number
    924131423739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,574 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    102465383031
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail59,574 miles (+1,040)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    430103380695
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass58,534 miles (+4,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,534 miles
    Test number
    265379256609
    • AdvisoryN S R yre wall in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  18. Pass53,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    936303485164
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail53,957 miles (+4,917)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    625073885125
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass49,040 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    526710094152
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsr tyre wall in poor condition
    • NoteTailgate latch faulty

  21. Fail49,040 miles (+5,623)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    755189284179
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNsr tyre wall in poor condition
    • NoteTailgate latch faulty

  22. Pass43,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    407641793177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,417 miles (+4,207)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    285461393470
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,210 miles
    Test number
    258431692174
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  25. Fail39,210 miles (+2,897)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,210 miles
    Test number
    957201192158
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  26. Pass36,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    788115481119
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail36,313 miles (+2,712)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    609895081101
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass33,601 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    774708380174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,222 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    260601789418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    720970798100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail28,812 miles (+2,262)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    850779988186
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass26,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,550 miles
    Test number
    682136187105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail26,550 miles (+3,031)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,550 miles
    Test number
    950255887119
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Fail23,519 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,519 miles
    Test number
    204299986179
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOsr tyre perished

  35. Pass23,519 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,519 miles
    Test number
    892139986197
    • NoteOsr tyre perished

Questions about S37 RVM

Does S37 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 RVM is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S37 RVM?
The MOT on S37 RVM is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S37 RVM done?
S37 RVM was recorded at 66,498 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,145 miles a year.
Has S37 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 RVM has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S37 RVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S37 RVM find?
S37 RVM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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