Volkswagen Transporter
Cream · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc
S712 ARCMOT history
S712 ARC is a cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 23 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,229 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 105,229 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 23 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S712 ARC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Cream
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S712 ARC was last recorded at 105,229 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,048 miles · 22 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 181 miles
- Average per year
- 3,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,229 miles
- 2025 – 105,048 miles
- 2024 – 105,041 miles
- 2023 – 102,991 miles
- 2022 – 102,232 miles
- 2021 – 100,942 miles
- 2020 – 99,510 miles
- 2019 – 92,954 miles
- 2018 – 89,171 miles
- 2017 – 84,855 miles
- 2016 – 77,962 miles
- 2015 – 71,704 miles
- 2014 – 64,922 miles
- 2013 – 63,547 miles
- 2012 – 58,354 miles
- 2011 – 53,287 miles
- 2010 – 51,744 miles
- 2009 – 48,224 miles
- 2008 – 45,242 miles
- 2007 – 42,066 miles
- 2006 – 38,001 miles
- 2005 – 34,295 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,229 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Both steering rack inner joints have slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Slight engine oil leaks
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
All the suspension bushes are slightly perished but secure
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
There is various slight underbody and component corrosion including the rear bumper reinforcement box section and flexi brake hose ferrules
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,229 miles (+181)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 105,229 miles
- Test number
- 247918954472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,048 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 105,048 miles
- Test number
- 918041797033
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,041 miles (+2,050)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,041 miles
- Test number
- 803508331214
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of NSF jack point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,991 miles (+759)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 102,991 miles
- Test number
- 277197618042
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass102,232 miles (+1,290)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 102,232 miles
- Test number
- 663586692029
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner center step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass100,942 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 100,942 miles
- Test number
- 630584661368
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner joints have slight play
- AdvisoryAll the suspension bushes slightly perished
- AdvisoryO/s seat belt plastic covering broken/missing from the buckle mechanism
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel trim damaged
- AdvisoryPlastic servo pipe deteriorating
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
- AdvisoryVarious light underboy corrosion including the rear bumper reinforceing box section
Fail100,942 miles (+1,432)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,942 miles
- Test number
- 892397822121
- MajorFuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll the suspension bushes slightly perished
- AdvisoryO/s seat belt plastic covering broken/missing from the buckle mechanism
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel trim damaged
- AdvisoryPlastic servo pipe deteriorating
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
- AdvisoryVarious light underboy corrosion including the rear bumper reinforceing box section
Pass99,510 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 99,510 miles
- Test number
- 355770085282
- AdvisoryAll the suspension bushes are slightly perished but secure
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner joints have slight play
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
- AdvisoryThere is various slight underbody and component corrosion including the rear bumper reinforcement box section and flexi brake hose ferrules
Fail99,510 miles (+6,556)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,510 miles
- Test number
- 578739005644
- Repaired at testFuel hose leaking Leak off pipe No 3 to 4 (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll the suspension bushes are slightly perished but secure
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner joints have slight play
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
- AdvisoryThere is various slight underbody and component corrosion including the rear bumper reinforcement box section and flexi brake hose ferrules
Pass92,954 miles (+3,783)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,954 miles
- Test number
- 821603051574
- AdvisoryAll the suspension bushes are slightly perished but secure
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner joints have slight play
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm, N/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
- AdvisoryRemoved the headlamps have masks, fitted in the wrong place
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
- AdvisoryThe o/s/f seat belt lock mechanism cover is broken/missing and the n/s/r is stowed away in the cupboard under the seat.
- AdvisoryThere is various slight underbody and component corrosion including the rear bumper reinforcement box section and flexi brake hose ferrules
Pass89,171 miles (+328)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 89,171 miles
- Test number
- 386361631667
- AdvisoryAll the suspension bushes are slightly perished but secure
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps have masks fitted
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner joints have slight play
- AdvisoryThe o/s/f seat belt lock mechanism cover is taped and the n/s/r is stowed away in the cupboard under the seat.
- AdvisoryThere is various slight underbody and component corrosion including the rear bumper reinforcement box section and flexi brake hose ferrules
Pass88,843 miles (+3,988)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 88,843 miles
- Test number
- 815494691120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,855 miles (+6,893)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 84,855 miles
- Test number
- 631401336988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,962 miles (+6,258)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,962 miles
- Test number
- 720592577598
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Tyres worn on edges
Pass71,704 miles (+6,782)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 71,704 miles
- Test number
- 916921285173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,922 miles (+1,375)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 64,922 miles
- Test number
- 226453884488
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,547 miles (+5,193)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,547 miles
- Test number
- 118987663267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,354 miles (+5,067)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 58,354 miles
- Test number
- 217550672216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,287 miles (+1,226)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 53,287 miles
- Test number
- 136702571291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,061 miles (+317)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 52,061 miles
- Test number
- 447253501021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,744 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 51,744 miles
- Test number
- 813776230205
- NoteFront cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area
Fail51,744 miles (+3,520)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,744 miles
- Test number
- 840185030278
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFront cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area
Pass48,224 miles (+2,982)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 48,224 miles
- Test number
- 290626039249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,242 miles (+3,176)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 45,242 miles
- Test number
- 300192668267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,066 miles (+4,065)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 42,066 miles
- Test number
- 351168297299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,001 miles (+3,706)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 38,001 miles
- Test number
- 921862296278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 34,295 miles
- Test number
- 632521795271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S712 ARC
- Does S712 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S712 ARC is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S712 ARC?
- The MOT on S712 ARC is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S712 ARC done?
- S712 ARC was recorded at 105,229 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,455 miles a year.
- Has S712 ARC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S712 ARC has failed 4 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S712 ARC 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 S712 ARC find?
- S712 ARC passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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