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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S39 AVCMOT history

S39 AVC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 294,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

S39 AVC blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
294,299 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 AVC was last recorded at 294,299 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
292,325 miles · 10 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
9,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 294,299 miles
  • 2020 – 292,325 miles
  • 2019 – 292,288 miles
  • 2018 – 284,442 miles
  • 2017 – 278,395 miles
  • 2016 – 273,912 miles
  • 2015 – 268,200 miles
  • 2014 – 264,427 miles
  • 2013 – 248,948 miles
  • 2012 – 234,899 miles
  • 2011 – 220,178 miles
  • 2010 – 205,878 miles
  • 2009 – 194,633 miles
  • 2008 – 175,590 miles
  • 2007 – 157,752 miles
  • 2006 – 143,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,299 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass294,299 miles (+1,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    294,299 miles
    Test number
    292525561997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass292,325 miles (+37)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    292,325 miles
    Test number
    275806766973
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion around inner sills

  3. Pass292,288 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    292,288 miles
    Test number
    872106422206
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail292,288 miles (+7,846)20 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,288 miles
    Test number
    441355989015
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass284,442 miles (+6,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    284,442 miles
    Test number
    625527561193
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass278,395 miles (+4,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    278,395 miles
    Test number
    537336791875
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  7. Pass273,912 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    273,912 miles
    Test number
    183295120832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass268,200 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    268,200 miles
    Test number
    168778778980
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail268,197 miles (+3,770)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,197 miles
    Test number
    667919158608
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass264,427 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    264,427 miles
    Test number
    346567214220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail264,423 miles (+15,475)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,423 miles
    Test number
    877953314281
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass248,948 miles (+14,049)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    248,948 miles
    Test number
    526677583148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass234,899 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    234,899 miles
    Test number
    518672202269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail234,899 miles (+14,721)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,899 miles
    Test number
    477512202280
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass220,178 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    220,178 miles
    Test number
    787939431261
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail220,030 miles (+14,152)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,030 miles
    Test number
    797613911202
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass205,878 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    205,878 miles
    Test number
    534514610267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail205,709 miles (+11,076)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,709 miles
    Test number
    333662500479
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteParking brake cable frayed

  19. Pass194,633 miles (+19,043)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    194,633 miles
    Test number
    280409499407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass175,590 miles (+17,838)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    175,590 miles
    Test number
    462595718225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteExhaust has a tempory repair
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Pass157,752 miles (+14,003)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    157,752 miles
    Test number
    600916317254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass143,749 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    143,749 miles
    Test number
    312955516281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Questions about S39 AVC

Does S39 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 AVC expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 AVC?
The MOT on S39 AVC expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 AVC done?
S39 AVC was recorded at 294,299 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 9,214 miles a year.
Has S39 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 AVC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on S39 AVC 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 S39 AVC find?
S39 AVC passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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