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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc

K18 RLHMOT history

K18 RLH is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

K18 RLH red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
152,566 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 RLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 RLH was last recorded at 152,566 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 5,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,088 miles · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,478 miles
Average per year
6,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,566 miles
  • 2023 – 147,088 miles
  • 2022 – 140,910 miles
  • 2021 – 134,384 miles
  • 2020 – 125,520 miles
  • 2019 – 119,164 miles
  • 2018 – 111,762 miles
  • 2017 – 105,313 miles
  • 2016 – 100,072 miles
  • 2015 – 93,868 miles
  • 2014 – 89,770 miles
  • 2013 – 88,298 miles
  • 2012 – 86,584 miles
  • 2011 – 81,965 miles
  • 2010 – 76,457 miles
  • 2009 – 63,665 miles
  • 2008 – 46,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,566 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,566 miles (+5,478)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,566 miles
    Test number
    103825197264
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))

  2. Pass147,088 miles (+6,178)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    147,088 miles
    Test number
    383888872025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,910 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,910 miles
    Test number
    797436074885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,906 miles (+6,522)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,906 miles
    Test number
    421842297858
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,384 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,384 miles
    Test number
    344612609957
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,384 miles (+8,864)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,384 miles
    Test number
    141735815506
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,520 miles (+6,356)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,520 miles
    Test number
    747151106066
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,164 miles (+7,402)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,164 miles
    Test number
    714531236855
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,762 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,762 miles
    Test number
    440124171246
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail111,762 miles (+6,449)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,762 miles
    Test number
    159921653542
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass105,313 miles (+5,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,313 miles
    Test number
    272400229406
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass100,072 miles (+6,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,072 miles
    Test number
    361151225222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass93,868 miles (+4,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,868 miles
    Test number
    980030910093
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass89,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    377915474456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail89,770 miles (+1,472)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    216134774230
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass88,298 miles (+1,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,298 miles
    Test number
    936467273290
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass86,584 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,584 miles
    Test number
    936119172227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,965 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,965 miles
    Test number
    215499361284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,457 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    560718170263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOuter Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass76,457 miles (+12,792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    764348570260
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass63,665 miles (+16,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    802053109219
    • NoteNearside front anti rollbar link worn.

  22. Pass46,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,923 miles
    Test number
    300289888187
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail46,923 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,923 miles
    Test number
    900419688120
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K18 RLH

Does K18 RLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 RLH expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 RLH?
The MOT on K18 RLH expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 RLH done?
K18 RLH was recorded at 152,566 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 6,521 miles a year.
Has K18 RLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 RLH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on K18 RLH 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 RLH find?
K18 RLH passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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