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Volkswagen Transporter

Beige · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K18 BBJMOT history

K18 BBJ is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

K18 BBJ beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,930 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 BBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 BBJ was last recorded at 161,930 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 6,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2019: 102,387 miles, lower than 137,810 miles on 25 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,294 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,636 miles
Average per year
9,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,930 miles
  • 2025 – 155,294 miles
  • 2024 – 146,609 miles
  • 2023 – 134,102 miles
  • 2022 – 122,651 miles
  • 2021 – 112,982 miles
  • 2020 – 108,115 miles
  • 2019 – 102,387 miles
  • 2018 – 137,810 miles
  • 2017 – 114,961 miles
  • 2016 – 58,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,930 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,930 miles
    Test number
    854396679241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail161,926 miles (+6,632)6 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,926 miles
    Test number
    436454818140
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass155,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,294 miles
    Test number
    438897894828
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail155,294 miles (+8,685)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,294 miles
    Test number
    554965911962
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass146,609 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,609 miles
    Test number
    703372401478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail146,606 miles (+12,504)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,606 miles
    Test number
    728820339532
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass134,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,102 miles
    Test number
    191914908301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail134,102 miles (+11,451)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,102 miles
    Test number
    200098599606
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,651 miles
    Test number
    626329612247
    • AdvisoryCentral part of exhaust starting deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,651 miles (+9,669)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,651 miles
    Test number
    753575951250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral part of exhaust starting deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,982 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,982 miles
    Test number
    326157590655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,980 miles (+4,865)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,980 miles
    Test number
    133684186819
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass108,115 miles (+5,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,115 miles
    Test number
    916698232448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  14. Pass102,387 miles (-35,423)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,387 miles
    Test number
    382840656028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,810 miles (+22,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,810 miles
    Test number
    331436668611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass114,961 miles (+56,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,961 miles
    Test number
    165451527161
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

  17. Pass58,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,612 miles
    Test number
    207937085825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,612 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,612 miles
    Test number
    431753784420
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about K18 BBJ

Does K18 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 BBJ is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 BBJ?
The MOT on K18 BBJ is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 BBJ done?
K18 BBJ was recorded at 161,930 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 9,840 miles a year.
Has K18 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 BBJ has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 BBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 BBJ find?
K18 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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