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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

K28 HMCMOT history

K28 HMC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 205,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K28 HMC blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
205,735 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 HMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
4 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 HMC was last recorded at 205,735 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,092 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,643 miles
Average per year
4,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,735 miles
  • 2025 – 200,092 miles
  • 2024 – 196,289 miles
  • 2023 – 189,807 miles
  • 2022 – 185,080 miles
  • 2021 – 181,440 miles
  • 2020 – 178,432 miles
  • 2019 – 175,342 miles
  • 2018 – 170,345 miles
  • 2017 – 163,822 miles
  • 2016 – 158,752 miles
  • 2015 – 154,725 miles
  • 2014 – 151,707 miles
  • 2013 – 147,402 miles
  • 2012 – 143,240 miles
  • 2011 – 139,974 miles
  • 2010 – 137,529 miles
  • 2009 – 131,706 miles
  • 2008 – 126,365 miles
  • 2007 – 120,911 miles
  • 2006 – 116,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,735 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Front tyres heavily worn inner edges

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight corrosion to sills and wheel arches

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,735 miles (+5,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    205,735 miles
    Test number
    833934289762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass200,092 miles (+3,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    200,092 miles
    Test number
    974587539991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass196,289 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    196,289 miles
    Test number
    728554689019
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail196,281 miles (+6,474)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,281 miles
    Test number
    746656649340
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass189,807 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,807 miles
    Test number
    216637687325
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail189,807 miles (+4,727)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,807 miles
    Test number
    877960136399
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass185,080 miles (+3,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,080 miles
    Test number
    825028807859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass181,440 miles (+3,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,440 miles
    Test number
    727438558290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake slightly soft in operation

  9. Pass178,432 miles (+3,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,432 miles
    Test number
    593401137920
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass175,342 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,342 miles
    Test number
    477479029346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass170,345 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    170,345 miles
    Test number
    210744779445
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavily worn inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills and wheel arches

  12. Fail170,342 miles (+6,520)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,342 miles
    Test number
    183583659530
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch - front and rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavily worn inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills and wheel arches

  13. Pass163,822 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    163,822 miles
    Test number
    133611442438
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavily worn inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills

  14. Fail163,821 miles (+5,069)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,821 miles
    Test number
    249466929533
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavily worn inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills

  15. Pass158,752 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,752 miles
    Test number
    931507838510
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail158,751 miles (+4,026)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,751 miles
    Test number
    400998595434
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking pump area (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass154,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    154,725 miles
    Test number
    950195962428
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills and wheel arches

  18. Fail154,724 miles (+3,017)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,724 miles
    Test number
    286301763055
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills and wheel arches

  19. Pass151,707 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    151,707 miles
    Test number
    478674874238
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perishing and has slight wear on edges

  20. Fail151,707 miles (+4,305)2 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,707 miles
    Test number
    506603774262
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perishing and has slight wear on edges

  21. Pass147,402 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    147,402 miles
    Test number
    189626973218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass143,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    143,240 miles
    Test number
    658055152229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail143,240 miles (+3,266)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,240 miles
    Test number
    779795352286
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass139,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    139,974 miles
    Test number
    538460851275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail139,974 miles (+2,445)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,974 miles
    Test number
    366658141495
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  26. Pass137,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    137,529 miles
    Test number
    142987750258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail137,529 miles4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,529 miles
    Test number
    583093650229
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minium level.
    • NoteSticker n/s lower windscreen.

  28. Fail137,529 miles (+5,823)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,529 miles
    Test number
    392880050458
    • DangerousO/s front tyre badly cracked on inside sidewall
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting
    • NoteHeater exhaust pipe not fixed to body of car just resting on exhaust.
    • NoteSticker n/s lower wind screen

  29. Fail131,706 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,706 miles
    Test number
    704069629272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

  30. Pass131,706 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    131,706 miles
    Test number
    802629729274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass126,365 miles (+5,454)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    126,365 miles
    Test number
    524352218383
    • NoteFront brake pads are wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread is low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread is low

  32. Pass120,911 miles (+3,936)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    120,911 miles
    Test number
    453025287219
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  33. Pass116,975 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    654206186299
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about K28 HMC

Does K28 HMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 HMC is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K28 HMC?
The MOT on K28 HMC is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K28 HMC done?
K28 HMC was recorded at 205,735 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
Has K28 HMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 HMC has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K28 HMC 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 K28 HMC find?
K28 HMC passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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