Volkswagen Transporter
White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,968 cc
S727 ARCMOT history
S727 ARC is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,450 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 149,450 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,649 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S727 ARC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 12 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S727 ARC was last recorded at 149,450 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,108 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,342 miles
- Average per year
- 2,649 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,450 miles
- 2025 – 148,108 miles
- 2024 – 146,545 miles
- 2023 – 144,777 miles
- 2022 – 143,955 miles
- 2021 – 142,322 miles
- 2020 – 140,750 miles
- 2019 – 139,613 miles
- 2018 – 138,466 miles
- 2017 – 134,526 miles
- 2016 – 131,926 miles
- 2015 – 129,049 miles
- 2014 – 126,700 miles
- 2013 – 124,137 miles
- 2012 – 119,473 miles
- 2011 – 115,804 miles
- 2010 – 111,074 miles
- 2009 – 107,468 miles
- 2008 – 102,931 miles
- 2007 – 100,247 miles
- 2006 – 96,583 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,450 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Lower Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,450 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 149,450 miles
- Test number
- 316770888374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,108 miles (+1,563)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 148,108 miles
- Test number
- 203734438891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,545 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 146,545 miles
- Test number
- 563241086476
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail146,545 miles (+1,768)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,545 miles
- Test number
- 698466888946
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed cat broken up (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass144,777 miles (+822)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 144,777 miles
- Test number
- 543369110905
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass143,955 miles (+20)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 143,955 miles
- Test number
- 215504653733
- AdvisoryFront Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule before suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel well close to shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule before suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel well close to shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear tyres 5 years old
Fail143,935 miles (+1,613)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,935 miles
- Test number
- 791816254672
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule before suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel well close to shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule before suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel well close to shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear tyres 5 years old
Pass142,322 miles (+1,572)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 142,322 miles
- Test number
- 651661986608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,750 miles (+1,137)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 140,750 miles
- Test number
- 411120809826
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,613 miles (+1,147)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 139,613 miles
- Test number
- 112770541554
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass138,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 138,466 miles
- Test number
- 213619118857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,466 miles (+3,940)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,466 miles
- Test number
- 292156758667
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,526 miles (+2,600)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 134,526 miles
- Test number
- 824068141404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,926 miles (+2,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 131,926 miles
- Test number
- 445439120752
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass129,049 miles (+2,349)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 129,049 miles
- Test number
- 534449411786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,700 miles (+2,563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 126,700 miles
- Test number
- 896669264224
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,137 miles (+4,664)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 124,137 miles
- Test number
- 365209853221
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteExhaust centre mounting broken
Pass119,473 miles (+3,669)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 119,473 miles
- Test number
- 455197942271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,804 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 115,804 miles
- Test number
- 565416741214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,804 miles (+4,730)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,804 miles
- Test number
- 865445741284
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass111,074 miles (+3,606)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 111,074 miles
- Test number
- 512670850279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,468 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 107,468 miles
- Test number
- 383394769420
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,931 miles (+2,684)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 102,931 miles
- Test number
- 614229958295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,247 miles (+3,664)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 100,247 miles
- Test number
- 202708267293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,583 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 96,583 miles
- Test number
- 240542666247
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about S727 ARC
- Does S727 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S727 ARC is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S727 ARC?
- The MOT on S727 ARC is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S727 ARC done?
- S727 ARC was recorded at 149,450 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,649 miles a year.
- Has S727 ARC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S727 ARC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S727 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 S727 ARC find?
- S727 ARC passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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