Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc
S740 ARCMOT history
S740 ARC is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,403 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 138,403 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,807 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S740 ARC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 11 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S740 ARC was last recorded at 138,403 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,524 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,879 miles
- Average per year
- 4,807 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,403 miles
- 2025 – 136,524 miles
- 2024 – 135,335 miles
- 2021 – 119,905 miles
- 2020 – 117,606 miles
- 2019 – 114,908 miles
- 2018 – 110,074 miles
- 2017 – 108,265 miles
- 2016 – 105,013 miles
- 2015 – 102,434 miles
- 2014 – 97,032 miles
- 2013 – 93,268 miles
- 2012 – 88,841 miles
- 2011 – 83,549 miles
- 2010 – 82,401 miles
- 2009 – 70,612 miles
- 2008 – 63,072 miles
- 2007 – 51,370 miles
- 2006 – 43,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,403 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm at connection to flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,403 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 138,403 miles
- Test number
- 672866480467
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm at connection to flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail138,403 miles (+1,879)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,403 miles
- Test number
- 229853510047
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm at connection to flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass136,524 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 136,524 miles
- Test number
- 661818298878
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,335 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 135,335 miles
- Test number
- 398602744559
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 890605945910
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 282650010774
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 620055492708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,905 miles (+2,299)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2022
- Odometer
- 119,905 miles
- Test number
- 178074288438
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass117,606 miles (+2,698)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2021
- Odometer
- 117,606 miles
- Test number
- 575849302319
- 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))
Pass114,908 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2020
- Odometer
- 114,908 miles
- Test number
- 508593463603
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail114,907 miles (+4,833)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,907 miles
- Test number
- 552111209343
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,074 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 110,074 miles
- Test number
- 276997372352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer cross member/outrigger corroded
Fail110,074 miles (+1,809)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,074 miles
- Test number
- 674493204573
- Repaired at testBrake linkage has restricted free movement rear brake load valve (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer cross member/outrigger corroded
Pass108,265 miles (+3,252)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 108,265 miles
- Test number
- 617279845980
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass105,013 miles (+2,579)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 105,013 miles
- Test number
- 882404185266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring weak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass102,434 miles (+5,402)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 102,434 miles
- Test number
- 836558225169
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass97,032 miles (+3,764)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 97,032 miles
- Test number
- 588298324191
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass93,268 miles (+4,427)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 93,268 miles
- Test number
- 286038343104
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass88,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 88,841 miles
- Test number
- 898422452141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,841 miles (+5,292)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,841 miles
- Test number
- 317611952159
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear brake didks in poor condition
Pass83,549 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 83,549 miles
- Test number
- 358037031136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,496 miles (+1,095)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,496 miles
- Test number
- 968461431143
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass82,401 miles (+11,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 82,401 miles
- Test number
- 583040940119
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass70,612 miles (+7,540)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 70,612 miles
- Test number
- 380687049119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,072 miles (+11,702)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 63,072 miles
- Test number
- 461960038199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,370 miles (+8,344)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 51,370 miles
- Test number
- 582304047186
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass43,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 43,026 miles
- Test number
- 942120256128
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about S740 ARC
- Does S740 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 ARC is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S740 ARC?
- The MOT on S740 ARC is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S740 ARC done?
- S740 ARC was recorded at 138,403 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,807 miles a year.
- Has S740 ARC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S740 ARC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S740 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 S740 ARC find?
- S740 ARC passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm at connection to flexi hose to calliper; rear towball/hitch not fitted at time of test.
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