Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc
S48 AVCMOT history
S48 AVC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 217,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 217,396 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,105 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S48 AVC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S48 AVC was last recorded at 217,396 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 May 2015: 10,239 miles, lower than 189,334 miles on 22 May 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 217,379 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 5,105 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 217,396 miles
- 2024 – 217,379 miles
- 2022 – 216,045 miles
- 2021 – 210,248 miles
- 2020 – 209,686 miles
- 2019 – 208,789 miles
- 2018 – 207,615 miles
- 2017 – 205,259 miles
- 2016 – 201,526 miles
- 2015 – 10,239 miles
- 2014 – 189,334 miles
- 2013 – 181,522 miles
- 2012 – 176,239 miles
- 2011 – 169,732 miles
- 2010 – 161,198 miles
- 2009 – 158,112 miles
- 2008 – 144,896 miles
- 2006 – 118,751 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass217,396 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear modified suspension
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,396 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 217,396 miles
- Test number
- 922286086009
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail217,396 miles (+17)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,396 miles
- Test number
- 896948690102
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail217,379 miles5 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,379 miles
- Test number
- 981106588756
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass217,379 miles (+1,334)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 217,379 miles
- Test number
- 919431560220
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass216,045 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 216,045 miles
- Test number
- 118927723747
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail216,045 miles (+5,797)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,045 miles
- Test number
- 333683380111
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended TRAPPED UNDER SEAT BASE (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass210,248 miles (+562)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 210,248 miles
- Test number
- 977755052506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,686 miles (+897)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 209,686 miles
- Test number
- 174009729863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,789 miles (+1,174)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 208,789 miles
- Test number
- 606011494351
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass207,615 miles (+2,356)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 207,615 miles
- Test number
- 294783508493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,259 miles (+3,733)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 205,259 miles
- Test number
- 456443508096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass201,526 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 201,526 miles
- Test number
- 675909106984
- AdvisoryRear modified suspension
Fail201,503 miles (+191,264)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,503 miles
- Test number
- 839088223414
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryRear modified suspension
Pass10,239 miles (-179,095)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 10,239 miles
- Test number
- 606071045159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Pass189,334 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 189,334 miles
- Test number
- 728792544167
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail189,332 miles (+7,810)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,332 miles
- Test number
- 687412844192
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass181,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 181,522 miles
- Test number
- 237743223492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,522 miles (+5,283)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,522 miles
- Test number
- 525533023154
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Pass176,239 miles (+6,507)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 176,239 miles
- Test number
- 835241212161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,732 miles (+8,534)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 169,732 miles
- Test number
- 676306641179
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail161,198 miles1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,198 miles
- Test number
- 172112810124
- DangerousOil leak
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass161,198 miles (+3,086)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 161,198 miles
- Test number
- 192992010195
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass158,112 miles (+13,216)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 158,112 miles
- Test number
- 810531399043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,896 miles (+26,145)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 144,896 miles
- Test number
- 921422908081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 118,751 miles
- Test number
- 271495296139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,751 miles9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,751 miles
- Test number
- 682272696194
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about S48 AVC
- Does S48 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 AVC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S48 AVC?
- The MOT on S48 AVC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S48 AVC done?
- S48 AVC was recorded at 217,396 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
- Has S48 AVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S48 AVC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S48 AVC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S48 AVC find?
- S48 AVC passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
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