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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Petrol · 1984 · 1,915 cc

B253 KECMOT history

B253 KEC is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,643 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B253 KEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,915 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B253 KEC was last recorded at 85,643 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 5,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,606 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,037 miles
Average per year
1,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,643 miles
  • 2024 – 80,606 miles
  • 2023 – 77,538 miles
  • 2022 – 77,018 miles
  • 2021 – 75,678 miles
  • 2020 – 74,436 miles
  • 2019 – 73,033 miles
  • 2018 – 72,084 miles
  • 2017 – 71,075 miles
  • 2016 – 70,359 miles
  • 2015 – 69,217 miles
  • 2014 – 68,708 miles
  • 2013 – 67,504 miles
  • 2011 – 66,442 miles
  • 2010 – 64,020 miles
  • 2009 – 61,003 miles
  • 2008 – 58,053 miles
  • 2007 – 54,906 miles
  • 2006 – 51,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,643 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perished 185 14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,643 miles (+5,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,643 miles
    Test number
    774907848570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,606 miles
    Test number
    489698461054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,606 miles (+3,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,606 miles
    Test number
    550957930849
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass77,538 miles (+520)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,538 miles
    Test number
    554892088348
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass77,018 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,018 miles
    Test number
    603663316688
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perished 185 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure

  6. Fail77,018 miles (+1,340)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,018 miles
    Test number
    794384072268
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perished 185 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure

  7. Pass75,678 miles (+1,242)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,678 miles
    Test number
    964061184430
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass74,436 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    300352844173
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Fail74,434 miles (+1,401)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,434 miles
    Test number
    116818389904
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass73,033 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,033 miles
    Test number
    243498629676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,084 miles (+1,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,084 miles
    Test number
    907609564183
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged filler neck (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass71,075 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    896134694860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,359 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,359 miles
    Test number
    304449666347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    885343115158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,217 miles (+509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    457213615194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass68,708 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,708 miles
    Test number
    518813714143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,504 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,504 miles
    Test number
    296044813199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight brake bind on n/s front brake

  18. Fail67,504 miles (+1,062)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,504 miles
    Test number
    207733413433
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight brake bind on n/s front brake

  19. Pass66,442 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    208046101396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,440 miles (+2,420)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,440 miles
    Test number
    419011901419
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass64,020 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    193351400316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,003 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,003 miles
    Test number
    254770189223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,053 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,053 miles
    Test number
    943216178285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,906 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,906 miles
    Test number
    394300097450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,665 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,665 miles
    Test number
    124023006329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass51,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,523 miles
    Test number
    962750366028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B253 KEC

Does B253 KEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B253 KEC expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B253 KEC?
The MOT on B253 KEC expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B253 KEC done?
B253 KEC was recorded at 85,643 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 1,741 miles a year.
Has B253 KEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B253 KEC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on B253 KEC 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 B253 KEC find?
B253 KEC passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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