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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

K18 DATMOT history

K18 DAT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

K18 DAT white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
186,787 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 DAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 DAT was last recorded at 186,787 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,789 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,998 miles
Average per year
7,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,787 miles
  • 2025 – 184,789 miles
  • 2024 – 182,147 miles
  • 2023 – 180,419 miles
  • 2022 – 177,764 miles
  • 2021 – 175,492 miles
  • 2020 – 172,747 miles
  • 2019 – 167,898 miles
  • 2018 – 160,036 miles
  • 2017 – 153,815 miles
  • 2016 – 146,496 miles
  • 2015 – 136,575 miles
  • 2014 – 124,859 miles
  • 2013 – 110,310 miles
  • 2012 – 97,615 miles
  • 2011 – 85,785 miles
  • 2010 – 70,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,787 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed (All suspension components brake pipes)Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,787 miles (+1,998)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    186,787 miles
    Test number
    830777657275
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed (All suspension components brake pipes)

  2. Pass184,789 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    184,789 miles
    Test number
    456162230838
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed (All suspension components brake pipes)

  3. Fail184,767 miles (+2,620)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,767 miles
    Test number
    345507815969
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed (All suspension components brake pipes)

  4. Pass182,147 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    182,147 miles
    Test number
    921217127286
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail182,139 miles (+1,720)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,139 miles
    Test number
    383930167080
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass180,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    180,419 miles
    Test number
    114758645892
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail180,419 miles (+2,655)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,419 miles
    Test number
    691853955784
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass177,764 miles (+2,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    177,764 miles
    Test number
    834808746004
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass175,492 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    175,492 miles
    Test number
    259222818124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,747 miles (+4,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    172,747 miles
    Test number
    446615891952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass167,898 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    167,898 miles
    Test number
    384080174889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,036 miles (+6,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    160,036 miles
    Test number
    483654225872
    • AdvisoryFront both lower ball joint dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bottom bush slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass153,815 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    153,815 miles
    Test number
    476658824602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail153,776 miles (+7,280)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,776 miles
    Test number
    566059686342
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass146,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,496 miles
    Test number
    161185275530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail146,495 miles (+9,920)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,495 miles
    Test number
    398736998578
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass136,575 miles (+11,716)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    136,575 miles
    Test number
    247377855118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,859 miles (+14,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,859 miles
    Test number
    755821864165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass110,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    465539853163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail110,310 miles (+12,695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    706619853168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass97,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    258590342402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,615 miles (+11,830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    855350842109
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass85,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    226682061184
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Fail85,785 miles (+15,232)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    777002461187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  25. Pass70,553 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,553 miles
    Test number
    813786560156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,542 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    552955360185
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about K18 DAT

Does K18 DAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 DAT is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 DAT?
The MOT on K18 DAT is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 DAT done?
K18 DAT was recorded at 186,787 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,168 miles a year.
Has K18 DAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 DAT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 DAT 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 DAT find?
K18 DAT passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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