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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

K29 BAMMOT history

K29 BAM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 214,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

K29 BAM blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
214,834 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 BAM was last recorded at 214,834 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 8,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,214 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,620 miles
Average per year
10,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,834 miles
  • 2025 – 206,214 miles
  • 2024 – 196,876 miles
  • 2023 – 188,972 miles
  • 2022 – 180,560 miles
  • 2021 – 166,991 miles
  • 2020 – 159,773 miles
  • 2019 – 150,658 miles
  • 2018 – 138,291 miles
  • 2017 – 123,383 miles
  • 2016 – 113,171 miles
  • 2015 – 106,272 miles
  • 2014 – 93,798 miles
  • 2013 – 83,041 miles
  • 2012 – 73,210 miles
  • 2011 – 60,749 miles
  • 2010 – 59,642 miles
  • 2009 – 47,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,834 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing broken off (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing broken away (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have a scrubbed mark on the full circumference of the outer sidewall, no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,834 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    214,834 miles
    Test number
    997789769274
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing broken off (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing broken away (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have a scrubbed mark on the full circumference of the outer sidewall, no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail214,834 miles (+8,620)3 major1 repaired3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,834 miles
    Test number
    470518260111
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing broken off (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing broken away (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have a scrubbed mark on the full circumference of the outer sidewall, no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass206,214 miles (+1,015)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    206,214 miles
    Test number
    955143391040
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail205,199 miles (+8,323)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,199 miles
    Test number
    642794123378
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass196,876 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    196,876 miles
    Test number
    368203270249
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail196,737 miles (+7,765)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,737 miles
    Test number
    637303259350
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass188,972 miles (+8,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    188,972 miles
    Test number
    904012892470
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass180,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,560 miles
    Test number
    751841249401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail180,560 miles (+13,569)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,560 miles
    Test number
    517424179923
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass166,991 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,991 miles
    Test number
    210093790188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,773 miles (+9,115)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    159,773 miles
    Test number
    576464101855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,658 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,658 miles
    Test number
    121589649287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,656 miles (+12,365)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,656 miles
    Test number
    837509938330
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass138,291 miles (+14,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,291 miles
    Test number
    402593558777
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass123,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,383 miles
    Test number
    615492887574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,383 miles (+10,212)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,383 miles
    Test number
    739970100581
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass113,171 miles (+6,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,171 miles
    Test number
    677026174040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass106,272 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,272 miles
    Test number
    708196815001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail106,270 miles (+12,472)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,270 miles
    Test number
    337956415023
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass93,798 miles (+10,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,798 miles
    Test number
    125607614080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass83,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,041 miles
    Test number
    407816313094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail83,039 miles (+9,829)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    558616613007
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass73,210 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,210 miles
    Test number
    548607912073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,150 miles (+12,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    818371412090
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  25. Pass60,749 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    147824511454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,642 miles (+12,043)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,642 miles
    Test number
    170167730354
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass47,599 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,599 miles
    Test number
    453769649380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHi-line os stop lamp out

Questions about K29 BAM

Does K29 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 BAM is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 BAM?
The MOT on K29 BAM is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 BAM done?
K29 BAM was recorded at 214,834 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 10,232 miles a year.
Has K29 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 BAM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K29 BAM 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 K29 BAM find?
K29 BAM passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 11 more.

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