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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

K18 DASMOT history

K18 DAS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

K18 DAS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,799 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 DAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 DAS was last recorded at 159,799 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,792 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,799 miles
  • 2025 – 158,393 miles
  • 2024 – 155,639 miles
  • 2023 – 154,450 miles
  • 2022 – 151,853 miles
  • 2021 – 148,371 miles
  • 2020 – 142,353 miles
  • 2019 – 137,159 miles
  • 2018 – 131,482 miles
  • 2017 – 128,081 miles
  • 2016 – 120,035 miles
  • 2015 – 112,865 miles
  • 2014 – 110,328 miles
  • 2013 – 102,914 miles
  • 2012 – 93,410 miles
  • 2011 – 86,883 miles
  • 2010 – 76,930 miles
  • 2009 – 67,659 miles
  • 2008 – 57,611 miles
  • 2007 – 49,161 miles
  • 2006 – 35,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,799 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front slight wear in steering armRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,799 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,799 miles
    Test number
    180314439902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight wear in steering arm

  2. Fail159,792 miles (+1,399)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,792 miles
    Test number
    973594367854
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated caliper (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight wear in steering arm

  3. Pass158,393 miles (+2,754)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,393 miles
    Test number
    709350178004
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft gaiter pin holed
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms surface corroded

  4. Pass155,639 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,639 miles
    Test number
    257071959876
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake on minimum 50% legal requirement (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy possible noise starting in offside front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail155,635 miles (+1,185)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,635 miles
    Test number
    803767471638
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes to both front brake callipers heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake on minimum 50% legal requirement (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy possible noise starting in offside front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,450 miles (+2,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,450 miles
    Test number
    983660598172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass151,853 miles (+3,482)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,853 miles
    Test number
    221150288427
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning active on driver's display (unable to confirm inner pad condition)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass148,371 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,371 miles
    Test number
    628147179508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail148,370 miles (+6,017)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,370 miles
    Test number
    302259145384
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass142,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,353 miles
    Test number
    447998145456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,352 miles (+5,193)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,352 miles
    Test number
    898339876078
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass137,159 miles (+5,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,159 miles
    Test number
    385656998856
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  13. Pass131,482 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,482 miles
    Test number
    144180875408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,081 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,081 miles
    Test number
    196654071049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,079 miles (+8,044)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,079 miles
    Test number
    938904909537
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass120,035 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,035 miles
    Test number
    931550108387
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  17. Fail120,035 miles (+7,170)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,035 miles
    Test number
    446261934423
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCab heater outlet pipe loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  18. Pass112,865 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,865 miles
    Test number
    737266360242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,328 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,328 miles
    Test number
    258006494248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,914 miles (+9,504)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,914 miles
    Test number
    428250183283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,410 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    697916382283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,883 miles (+9,953)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,883 miles
    Test number
    506713491206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,930 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,930 miles
    Test number
    364187780279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,776 miles (+9,117)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,776 miles
    Test number
    303441080229
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass67,659 miles (+10,048)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,659 miles
    Test number
    371225589239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,611 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    604227888289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,161 miles (+13,734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,161 miles
    Test number
    194222717326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,427 miles
    Test number
    932949986218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 DAS

Does K18 DAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 DAS is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 DAS?
The MOT on K18 DAS is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 DAS done?
K18 DAS was recorded at 159,799 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 6,304 miles a year.
Has K18 DAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 DAS has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 DAS 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 K18 DAS find?
K18 DAS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front slight wear in steering arm.

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