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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S52 AVCMOT history

S52 AVC is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S52 AVC green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,551 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 AVC was last recorded at 174,551 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,112 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,439 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,551 miles
  • 2025 – 173,112 miles
  • 2024 – 171,918 miles
  • 2023 – 171,007 miles
  • 2022 – 169,137 miles
  • 2021 – 165,295 miles
  • 2020 – 160,895 miles
  • 2019 – 157,574 miles
  • 2018 – 154,190 miles
  • 2017 – 150,515 miles
  • 2016 – 146,785 miles
  • 2015 – 139,201 miles
  • 2014 – 125,288 miles
  • 2013 – 119,988 miles
  • 2012 – 115,420 miles
  • 2011 – 110,488 miles
  • 2010 – 105,589 miles
  • 2009 – 103,062 miles
  • 2008 – 97,791 miles
  • 2007 – 92,027 miles
  • 2006 – 76,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,551 miles
    Test number
    853896990780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,542 miles (+1,430)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,542 miles
    Test number
    701337741702
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass173,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,112 miles
    Test number
    438824750229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,107 miles (+1,189)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,107 miles
    Test number
    830545885637
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,918 miles
    Test number
    844429560918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail171,916 miles (+909)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,916 miles
    Test number
    219113499667
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,007 miles (+1,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,007 miles
    Test number
    874564067272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass169,137 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    169,137 miles
    Test number
    487494466910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass165,295 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    165,295 miles
    Test number
    686814769526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,290 miles (+4,395)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,290 miles
    Test number
    928369032631
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass160,895 miles (+3,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,895 miles
    Test number
    123415538558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass157,574 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,574 miles
    Test number
    476941301706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass154,190 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    154,190 miles
    Test number
    335233592863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass150,515 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    150,515 miles
    Test number
    828556772002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail150,499 miles (+3,714)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,499 miles
    Test number
    769659402831
    • FailureCentral Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass146,785 miles (+7,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,785 miles
    Test number
    499697309237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass139,201 miles (+13,913)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    139,201 miles
    Test number
    608874405101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,288 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    237849494035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,988 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,988 miles
    Test number
    139767303168
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass119,988 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,988 miles
    Test number
    809247503145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,420 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,420 miles
    Test number
    606454202195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Fail115,420 miles (+4,932)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,420 miles
    Test number
    329074402179
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Fail110,488 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,488 miles
    Test number
    616114601105
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass110,488 miles (+4,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,488 miles
    Test number
    838814001191
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass105,589 miles (+2,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,589 miles
    Test number
    612366710143
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass103,062 miles (+5,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,062 miles
    Test number
    882161929129
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass97,791 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    97,791 miles
    Test number
    174149298041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass92,027 miles (+15,259)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,027 miles
    Test number
    664907797094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,768 miles
    Test number
    321863006140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S52 AVC

Does S52 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 AVC is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S52 AVC?
The MOT on S52 AVC is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S52 AVC done?
S52 AVC was recorded at 174,551 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has S52 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 AVC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S52 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 S52 AVC find?
S52 AVC passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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