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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

K18 LKJMOT history

K18 LKJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

K18 LKJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
193,370 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 LKJ was last recorded at 193,370 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,178 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,192 miles
Average per year
7,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,370 miles
  • 2025 – 192,178 miles
  • 2024 – 190,742 miles
  • 2023 – 189,211 miles
  • 2022 – 188,043 miles
  • 2021 – 186,736 miles
  • 2020 – 185,414 miles
  • 2019 – 183,414 miles
  • 2018 – 179,888 miles
  • 2017 – 175,311 miles
  • 2016 – 169,370 miles
  • 2015 – 158,568 miles
  • 2014 – 150,669 miles
  • 2013 – 125,785 miles
  • 2012 – 105,688 miles
  • 2011 – 92,962 miles
  • 2010 – 76,373 miles
  • 2009 – 60,109 miles
  • 2008 – 53,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,370 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,370 miles (+1,192)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    193,370 miles
    Test number
    809098718745
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass192,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    192,178 miles
    Test number
    248267339734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail192,178 miles (+1,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,178 miles
    Test number
    407408992120
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass190,742 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    190,742 miles
    Test number
    851002850779
    • 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))

  5. Pass189,211 miles (+1,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    189,211 miles
    Test number
    442798891541
    • 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))

  6. Pass188,043 miles (+1,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    188,043 miles
    Test number
    622083510957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass186,736 miles (+1,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    186,736 miles
    Test number
    138648339779
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass185,414 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    185,414 miles
    Test number
    672835253056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass183,414 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    183,414 miles
    Test number
    186514520143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass179,888 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    179,888 miles
    Test number
    603172157875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass175,311 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    175,311 miles
    Test number
    820323385585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass169,370 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    169,370 miles
    Test number
    758632183883
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail169,367 miles (+10,799)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,367 miles
    Test number
    766695790094
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass158,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    158,568 miles
    Test number
    406087735299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail158,568 miles (+7,899)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,568 miles
    Test number
    619957935268
    • FailureFront drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Fail150,669 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,669 miles
    Test number
    215209234248
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass150,669 miles (+24,884)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    150,669 miles
    Test number
    288059134233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,785 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    876870453129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,784 miles (+20,096)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,784 miles
    Test number
    518604443115
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass105,688 miles (+12,726)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    776614542127
    • NoteSRS Light on

  21. Pass92,962 miles (+16,589)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    608966641125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,373 miles (+16,264)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    274218740144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,109 miles (+6,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    453887329106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass53,575 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,575 miles
    Test number
    242081048171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,274 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    324725538113
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about K18 LKJ

Does K18 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 LKJ is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 LKJ?
The MOT on K18 LKJ is valid until 22 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 LKJ done?
K18 LKJ was recorded at 193,370 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,669 miles a year.
Has K18 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 LKJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 LKJ 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 LKJ find?
K18 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge; offside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge.

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