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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

S42 AVCMOT history

S42 AVC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S42 AVC grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,780 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 AVC was last recorded at 137,780 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,498 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,282 miles
Average per year
2,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,780 miles
  • 2025 – 136,498 miles
  • 2024 – 134,932 miles
  • 2023 – 134,876 miles
  • 2022 – 134,741 miles
  • 2017 – 127,899 miles
  • 2016 – 122,883 miles
  • 2012 – 122,827 miles
  • 2011 – 121,104 miles
  • 2010 – 115,274 miles
  • 2009 – 106,750 miles
  • 2008 – 94,889 miles
  • 2006 – 85,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,780 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryIndicator switch intermittent on nearside operation

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Indicator switch n/s works but faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside of vehicle undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,780 miles (+1,282)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,780 miles
    Test number
    389212475632
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch intermittent on nearside operation

  2. Pass136,498 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,498 miles
    Test number
    377569943922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch n/s works but faulty
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  3. Fail136,483 miles (+1,551)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,483 miles
    Test number
    423624840823
    • MajorFront All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s not working when ignition is on (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch n/s works but faulty
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  4. Pass134,932 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,932 miles
    Test number
    177384810997
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail134,932 miles (+56)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,932 miles
    Test number
    624098105485
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass134,876 miles (+135)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,876 miles
    Test number
    143901623438
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner door handles missing but can still open doors from inside
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily corroded but not to excess

  7. Pass134,741 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,741 miles
    Test number
    962923962138
    • AdvisoryCoil light flashing on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer box missing, temp repair carried out

  8. Fail134,741 miles (+6,842)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,741 miles
    Test number
    991832685906
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil light flashing on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer box missing, temp repair carried out

  9. Pass127,899 miles (+5,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,899 miles
    Test number
    463663792172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass122,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,883 miles
    Test number
    607319917931
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

  11. Fail122,883 miles (+56)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,883 miles
    Test number
    699652737909
    • FailureStop lamp not working offside and nearside (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

  12. Pass122,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,827 miles
    Test number
    955784212371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,827 miles (+1,723)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,827 miles
    Test number
    465877002366
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass121,104 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    121,104 miles
    Test number
    409540901435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,274 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,274 miles
    Test number
    213199720244
    • DangerousO/S/R Tyre Badly Perished

  16. Fail115,274 miles (+8,524)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,274 miles
    Test number
    442705320236
    • DangerousO/S/R Tyre Badly Perished
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass106,750 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    106,750 miles
    Test number
    633213869175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHand brake cables frayed

  18. Fail106,750 miles (+11,861)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,750 miles
    Test number
    753641369165
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHand brake cables frayed

  19. Fail94,889 miles3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,889 miles
    Test number
    602627408005
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn and side wall perished.
    • NoteRear wiper split.

  20. Pass94,889 miles (+9,458)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    94,889 miles
    Test number
    651517308031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn and side wall perished.
    • NoteRear wiper split.

  21. Pass85,431 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    85,431 miles
    Test number
    742241596189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn & corroded
    • NoteRear tyres severly perished

Questions about S42 AVC

Does S42 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 AVC is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 AVC?
The MOT on S42 AVC is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 AVC done?
S42 AVC was recorded at 137,780 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,657 miles a year.
Has S42 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 AVC has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S42 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 S42 AVC find?
S42 AVC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; indicator switch intermittent on nearside operation.

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