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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue and White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,968 cc

J881 MKDMOT history

J881 MKD is a blue and white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Mar 1992. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 151,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

J881 MKD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
151,875 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J881 MKD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
20 Mar 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J881 MKD was last recorded at 151,875 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 5,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,324 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,551 miles
Average per year
3,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,875 miles
  • 2023 – 146,324 miles
  • 2022 – 143,301 miles
  • 2021 – 137,598 miles
  • 2020 – 137,379 miles
  • 2019 – 134,118 miles
  • 2018 – 131,765 miles
  • 2017 – 126,014 miles
  • 2016 – 122,420 miles
  • 2015 – 116,622 miles
  • 2014 – 112,622 miles
  • 2013 – 108,588 miles
  • 2012 – 102,424 miles
  • 2011 – 95,591 miles
  • 2010 – 91,090 miles
  • 2009 – 89,199 miles
  • 2008 – 84,811 miles
  • 2007 – 79,543 miles
  • 2006 – 74,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,875 miles
  • AdvisorySeveral repairs to integral body structure and coated heavily in underseal - sills etc

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,875 miles (+5,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,875 miles
    Test number
    970292796760
    • AdvisorySeveral repairs to integral body structure and coated heavily in underseal - sills etc

  2. Pass146,324 miles (+3,023)1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,324 miles
    Test number
    423987636015
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill inside sliding door corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass143,301 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,301 miles
    Test number
    126001459255
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at shock absorber prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at shock absorber prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail143,301 miles (+5,703)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,301 miles
    Test number
    902726539032
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at shock absorber prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at shock absorber prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass137,598 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,598 miles
    Test number
    607867280099
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,379 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,379 miles
    Test number
    658835832239
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail137,371 miles (+3,253)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,371 miles
    Test number
    665305953857
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass134,118 miles (+2,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    134,118 miles
    Test number
    705837622738
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracked

  9. Pass131,765 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,765 miles
    Test number
    681253291924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Fail131,759 miles (+5,745)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,759 miles
    Test number
    373386698353
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass126,014 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,014 miles
    Test number
    694800678761
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail126,002 miles (+3,582)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    287321851685
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor pan (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch x2 (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass122,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,420 miles
    Test number
    375563804683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail122,420 miles (+5,798)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,420 miles
    Test number
    383521638870
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass116,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    298717005139
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail116,622 miles (+4,000)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    467197795005
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass112,622 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,622 miles
    Test number
    516595004199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail112,622 miles (+4,034)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,622 miles
    Test number
    516753594036
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass108,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,588 miles
    Test number
    487298203186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Fail108,588 miles (+6,164)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,588 miles
    Test number
    798929293064
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass102,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,424 miles
    Test number
    665751712101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,424 miles (+6,833)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,424 miles
    Test number
    155011312120
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass95,591 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,591 miles
    Test number
    708085641098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,090 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,090 miles
    Test number
    272436130048
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Fail91,085 miles (+1,886)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,085 miles
    Test number
    784486720039
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass89,199 miles (+4,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,199 miles
    Test number
    950810249015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail84,811 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,811 miles
    Test number
    410786538028
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass84,811 miles (+5,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,811 miles
    Test number
    831386138027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Fail79,543 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    284416337093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass79,543 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    581476837036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass74,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,204 miles
    Test number
    843014536066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J881 MKD

Does J881 MKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J881 MKD expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J881 MKD?
The MOT on J881 MKD expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J881 MKD done?
J881 MKD was recorded at 151,875 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 3,999 miles a year.
Has J881 MKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J881 MKD has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on J881 MKD 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 J881 MKD find?
J881 MKD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: several repairs to integral body structure and coated heavily in underseal - sills etc.

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