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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

K30 TLEMOT history

K30 TLE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

K30 TLE silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,063 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 TLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 TLE was last recorded at 184,063 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 13,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2017: 122,930 miles, lower than 122,947 miles on 2 May 2017.

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
170,648 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
13,415 miles
Average per year
8,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,063 miles
  • 2024 – 170,648 miles
  • 2023 – 162,215 miles
  • 2022 – 154,201 miles
  • 2021 – 149,610 miles
  • 2020 – 145,585 miles
  • 2019 – 140,036 miles
  • 2018 – 132,002 miles
  • 2017 – 122,930 miles
  • 2016 – 114,416 miles
  • 2015 – 104,491 miles
  • 2014 – 95,136 miles
  • 2013 – 80,471 miles
  • 2012 – 71,024 miles
  • 2011 – 60,003 miles
  • 2010 – 49,704 miles
  • 2009 – 43,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,063 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at upper shock mounts (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • ALL BRAKE DISC REAR COVERS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front LATERAL SIDE STEP SUPPORT BAR BADLY CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,063 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,063 miles
    Test number
    252401303655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at upper shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail184,063 miles (+13,415)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,063 miles
    Test number
    817931676756
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at upper shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,648 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,648 miles
    Test number
    557582072160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,610 miles (+8,395)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,610 miles
    Test number
    958824762348
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,215 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,215 miles
    Test number
    641092930990
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISC REAR COVERS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront LATERAL SIDE STEP SUPPORT BAR BADLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail162,215 miles (+3)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,215 miles
    Test number
    777414898379
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISC REAR COVERS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront LATERAL SIDE STEP SUPPORT BAR BADLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail162,212 miles (+8,011)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,212 miles
    Test number
    777677204847
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING / TOP STUT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISC REAR COVERS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront LATERAL SIDE STEP SUPPORT BAR BADLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass154,201 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    154,201 miles
    Test number
    483271492581
    • AdvisoryAll brake backing plates corroded

  9. Fail154,021 miles (+4,411)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,021 miles
    Test number
    280016247936
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake backing plates corroded

  10. Pass149,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,610 miles
    Test number
    583545235789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,610 miles (+4,025)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,610 miles
    Test number
    867068005530
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass145,585 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    145,585 miles
    Test number
    471911589986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,036 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,036 miles
    Test number
    361479201502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,002 miles
    Test number
    381769076524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,002 miles (+9,072)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,002 miles
    Test number
    915318477838
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass122,930 miles (-17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,930 miles
    Test number
    497660226426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre inner edges worn

  17. Fail122,947 miles (+8,531)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,947 miles
    Test number
    742622822629
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre inner edges worn

  18. Pass114,416 miles (+9,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,416 miles
    Test number
    998170152295
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s steering rack end has slight play

  19. Pass104,491 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,491 miles
    Test number
    109388415173
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside mirror cover damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail104,490 miles (+9,354)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,490 miles
    Test number
    786147815151
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside mirror cover damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass95,136 miles (+14,665)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,136 miles
    Test number
    919532124150
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge
    • NoteRear discs worn

  22. Pass80,471 miles (+9,447)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,471 miles
    Test number
    655487323111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,024 miles (+11,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    278002522192
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit

  24. Pass60,003 miles (+10,299)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    699793721139
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteDrivers seeat belt starting to fray

  25. Pass49,704 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    754895420110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,920 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,920 miles
    Test number
    974997829116
    • NoteCut in offside rear tyre within requirements
    • NoteNearside rear loading door striker catch loose but door secured in closed position at time of test
    • NoteTraction control light stays on

Questions about K30 TLE

Does K30 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 TLE is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 TLE?
The MOT on K30 TLE is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 TLE done?
K30 TLE was recorded at 184,063 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,404 miles a year.
Has K30 TLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 TLE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 TLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K30 TLE find?
K30 TLE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch, and 1 more.

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