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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S43 AVCMOT history

S43 AVC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 193,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

S43 AVC red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
193,533 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 AVC was last recorded at 193,533 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,475 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,058 miles
Average per year
5,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,533 miles
  • 2025 – 192,475 miles
  • 2024 – 191,570 miles
  • 2023 – 190,398 miles
  • 2022 – 188,805 miles
  • 2021 – 186,169 miles
  • 2019 – 184,396 miles
  • 2018 – 182,334 miles
  • 2017 – 175,161 miles
  • 2016 – 170,134 miles
  • 2015 – 165,179 miles
  • 2014 – 158,806 miles
  • 2013 – 154,316 miles
  • 2012 – 147,547 miles
  • 2011 – 138,440 miles
  • 2010 – 129,476 miles
  • 2009 – 112,573 miles
  • 2008 – 102,956 miles
  • 2007 – 94,234 miles
  • 2006 – 88,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,533 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, springs, exhaust, brakes.various bushes perishing

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Corrosion to underbody, subframes, suspension, springs, exhaust, brake discs and brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust, brake discs and pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Perishing to suspension bushes and brake hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    193,533 miles
    Test number
    883305699917
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, springs, exhaust, brakes.various bushes perishing

  2. Fail193,533 miles (+1,058)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,533 miles
    Test number
    439570007676
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, springs, exhaust, brakes.various bushes perishing

  3. Pass192,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    192,475 miles
    Test number
    478611560246
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody, subframes, suspension, springs, exhaust, brake discs and brake pipes

  4. Fail192,475 miles (+905)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,475 miles
    Test number
    358899151605
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody, subframes, suspension, springs, exhaust, brake discs and brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edges 195/70/15c
    • AdvisoryReverse lights stuck on

  5. Pass191,570 miles (+1,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    191,570 miles
    Test number
    940959357614
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust, brake discs and pipes
    • AdvisoryMinor various oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension joints
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes perishing

  6. Pass190,398 miles (+1,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    190,398 miles
    Test number
    801452940069
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody, sills, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes perishing/wearing

  7. Pass188,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    188,805 miles
    Test number
    132737408304
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust, brake discs and pipes
    • AdvisoryPerishing to suspension bushes and brake hoses

  8. Fail188,805 miles (+2,636)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,805 miles
    Test number
    189510080381
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust, brake discs and pipes
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPerishing to suspension bushes and brake hoses

  9. Pass186,169 miles (+1,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    186,169 miles
    Test number
    310048791717
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion including brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisorySuspension gaiters perishing

  10. Pass184,396 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    184,396 miles
    Test number
    524855490958
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail184,396 miles (+2,062)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,396 miles
    Test number
    478172236631
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass182,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    182,334 miles
    Test number
    987042018249
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering/suspension joints
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to perish

  13. Fail182,334 miles (+7,173)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,334 miles
    Test number
    337711038140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering/suspension joints
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to perish

  14. Pass175,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    175,161 miles
    Test number
    995642954324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail175,161 miles (+5,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,161 miles
    Test number
    636104773694
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass170,134 miles (+4,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    170,134 miles
    Test number
    770458927166
    • AdvisoryCooling fan noisy
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to body work
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass165,179 miles (+6,373)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    165,179 miles
    Test number
    867284383225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in steering rack inner joints

  18. Pass158,806 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    158,806 miles
    Test number
    558672934397
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail158,806 miles (+4,490)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,806 miles
    Test number
    196061334362
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside headlamp not adjustable-broken part

  20. Pass154,316 miles (+6,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    154,316 miles
    Test number
    655842153379
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass147,547 miles (+9,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    147,547 miles
    Test number
    887306852324
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass138,440 miles (+8,964)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    138,440 miles
    Test number
    235219431332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass129,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    129,476 miles
    Test number
    994274950315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail129,476 miles (+8,897)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,476 miles
    Test number
    781949040398
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass120,579 miles (+8,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    120,579 miles
    Test number
    143080520447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass112,573 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    112,573 miles
    Test number
    121418829075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail112,569 miles (+9,613)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,569 miles
    Test number
    600433829016
    • DangerousSpare wheel holder insecure
    • FailureFront Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass102,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    102,956 miles
    Test number
    133135828000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail102,956 miles (+8,722)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,956 miles
    Test number
    873435728021
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteEngine undershielding in place
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged
    • NoteHubcaps on roadwheels
    • NoteSpare wheel carrier has 1 bolt missing

  30. Pass94,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    94,234 miles
    Test number
    734046227081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail94,234 miles (+5,826)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,234 miles
    Test number
    122266527098
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass88,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    88,408 miles
    Test number
    413897716057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 AVC

Does S43 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 AVC is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 AVC?
The MOT on S43 AVC is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 AVC done?
S43 AVC was recorded at 193,533 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,192 miles a year.
Has S43 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 AVC has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S43 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 S43 AVC find?
S43 AVC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, springs, exhaust, brakes.various bushes perishing.

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