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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

438 KBMOT history

438 KB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

438 KB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,666 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
438 KB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

438 KB was last recorded at 111,666 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,666 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,666 miles
  • 2024 – 110,019 miles
  • 2023 – 108,330 miles
  • 2022 – 107,171 miles
  • 2021 – 103,561 miles
  • 2020 – 101,053 miles
  • 2019 – 100,357 miles
  • 2018 – 99,527 miles
  • 2017 – 96,636 miles
  • 2016 – 92,941 miles
  • 2015 – 81,385 miles
  • 2014 – 62,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,666 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,666 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,666 miles
    Test number
    663327727139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail111,666 miles (+1,647)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,666 miles
    Test number
    448590253527
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass110,019 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    280483857429
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail110,017 miles (+1,687)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,017 miles
    Test number
    237399447037
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass108,330 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,330 miles
    Test number
    869065534419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  6. Fail108,330 miles (+1,159)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,330 miles
    Test number
    161314251341
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  7. Pass107,171 miles (+3,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,171 miles
    Test number
    398868029531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside + nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  8. Pass103,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    541109618182
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded/slightly deteriorated

  9. Fail103,561 miles (+2,508)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    412827634315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded/slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass101,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,053 miles
    Test number
    128774434974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail101,053 miles (+696)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,053 miles
    Test number
    673792987277
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass100,357 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,357 miles
    Test number
    860936247449
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Fail100,357 miles (+830)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,357 miles
    Test number
    581695748858
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass99,527 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,527 miles
    Test number
    869507518665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  15. Fail99,526 miles (+2,890)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,526 miles
    Test number
    978795396933
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  16. Pass96,636 miles (+3,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,636 miles
    Test number
    849784734767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass92,941 miles (+11,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,941 miles
    Test number
    433742919471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,385 miles (+18,503)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,385 miles
    Test number
    686196395102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,882 miles
    Test number
    415532394172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 438 KB

What vehicle is registration 438 KB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 438 KB on a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Jul 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 438 KB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 438 KB is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 438 KB?
The MOT on 438 KB is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 438 KB done?
438 KB was recorded at 111,666 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 4,333 miles a year.
Has 438 KB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 438 KB has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 438 KB 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 438 KB find?
438 KB passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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