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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

K18 MXHMOT history

K18 MXH is a white and blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 221,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

K18 MXH white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
221,696 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 MXH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 MXH was last recorded at 221,696 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2021: 173,710 miles, lower than 173,864 miles on 26 Nov 2021.

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
221,482 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
10,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,696 miles
  • 2024 – 211,390 miles
  • 2023 – 193,985 miles
  • 2022 – 183,036 miles
  • 2021 – 173,710 miles
  • 2020 – 169,066 miles
  • 2019 – 163,810 miles
  • 2018 – 157,100 miles
  • 2017 – 149,663 miles
  • 2016 – 141,160 miles
  • 2015 – 131,394 miles
  • 2014 – 121,893 miles
  • 2013 – 112,352 miles
  • 2012 – 107,188 miles
  • 2011 – 95,153 miles
  • 2010 – 73,209 miles
  • 2009 – 51,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,696 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f too r pipe

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front strut top mount's slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,696 miles (+214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    221,696 miles
    Test number
    211875718127
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail221,482 miles (+10,092)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,482 miles
    Test number
    969870673654
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash

  3. Pass211,390 miles (+17,405)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    211,390 miles
    Test number
    507025750438
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass193,985 miles (+10,949)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    193,985 miles
    Test number
    188944618306
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both fronts ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (no visible tread) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass183,036 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    183,036 miles
    Test number
    801517375074
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail183,036 miles (+9,326)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,036 miles
    Test number
    685847422200
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass173,710 miles (-154)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    173,710 miles
    Test number
    535357234485
    • AdvisoryFront strut top mount's slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pinion housing (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  8. Fail173,864 miles (+4,798)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,864 miles
    Test number
    488073427724
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront strut top mount's slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pinion housing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass169,066 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,066 miles
    Test number
    157901622117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail169,029 miles (+5,219)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,029 miles
    Test number
    335037252381
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,810 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,810 miles
    Test number
    127144100392
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f too r pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail163,803 miles (+6,703)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,803 miles
    Test number
    309889224450
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f too r pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass157,100 miles (+7,437)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    157,100 miles
    Test number
    498020486645
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f too r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass149,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    149,663 miles
    Test number
    543819276443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail149,654 miles (+8,494)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,654 miles
    Test number
    780800589137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear * rear section* (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass141,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    141,160 miles
    Test number
    238366329116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,160 miles (+9,766)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,160 miles
    Test number
    405627075273
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass131,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,394 miles
    Test number
    736421656446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail131,349 miles (+9,456)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,349 miles
    Test number
    574400855943
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass121,893 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,893 miles
    Test number
    845148154284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,882 miles (+9,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,882 miles
    Test number
    665875754209
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass112,352 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,352 miles
    Test number
    117116283091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass107,188 miles (+12,035)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,188 miles
    Test number
    469117482064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,153 miles (+21,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,153 miles
    Test number
    365348571099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass73,209 miles (+21,239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,209 miles
    Test number
    364259180086
    • NoteWindscreen damaged in zone b

  26. Pass51,970 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    174408579472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K18 MXH

Does K18 MXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 MXH is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 MXH?
The MOT on K18 MXH is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 MXH done?
K18 MXH was recorded at 221,696 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 10,153 miles a year.
Has K18 MXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 MXH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 MXH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 MXH find?
K18 MXH passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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