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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

K30 VDBMOT history

K30 VDB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 128,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

K30 VDB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,436 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 VDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 VDB was last recorded at 128,436 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,430 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,006 miles
Average per year
2,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,436 miles
  • 2024 – 127,430 miles
  • 2023 – 126,002 miles
  • 2022 – 125,486 miles
  • 2021 – 124,622 miles
  • 2020 – 123,243 miles
  • 2019 – 122,554 miles
  • 2018 – 120,593 miles
  • 2017 – 117,676 miles
  • 2016 – 114,985 miles
  • 2015 – 110,681 miles
  • 2014 – 108,061 miles
  • 2013 – 106,933 miles
  • 2012 – 104,446 miles
  • 2010 – 101,425 miles
  • 2009 – 96,504 miles
  • 2008 – 91,347 miles
  • 2007 – 85,620 miles
  • 2006 – 80,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear both sides hand brake cables plastic coating deteriating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,436 miles (+1,006)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,436 miles
    Test number
    272302828350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,430 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,430 miles
    Test number
    979574467686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides hand brake cables plastic coating deteriating

  3. Fail127,409 miles (+1,407)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,409 miles
    Test number
    768644984558
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken in half (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides hand brake cables plastic coating deteriating

  4. Pass126,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    657011516475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill minor corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill minor corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,002 miles (+516)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    773680549135
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill minor corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill minor corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,486 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,486 miles
    Test number
    395124422835
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail125,486 miles (+864)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,486 miles
    Test number
    762241385628
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass124,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,622 miles
    Test number
    686343804714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail124,622 miles (+1,379)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,622 miles
    Test number
    200095768115
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,243 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,243 miles
    Test number
    332490760341
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill area heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail123,243 miles (+689)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,243 miles
    Test number
    446179022539
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill area heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass122,554 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,554 miles
    Test number
    399238023674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,593 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,593 miles
    Test number
    509332635365
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Fail120,593 miles (+2,917)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,593 miles
    Test number
    989847057997
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass117,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,676 miles
    Test number
    526940676115
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s front inner sill/step corroded & holed

  16. Fail117,676 miles (+2,691)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,676 miles
    Test number
    177506497895
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s front inner sill/step corroded & holed

  17. Pass114,985 miles (+4,304)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,985 miles
    Test number
    182050790150
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s front door inner door release loose

  18. Pass110,681 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,681 miles
    Test number
    329162335150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail110,680 miles (+2,619)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,680 miles
    Test number
    975359325129
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass108,061 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,061 miles
    Test number
    138643734126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,040 miles (+1,107)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    907398524166
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass106,933 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,933 miles
    Test number
    696230333124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front and back tyres are cracking

  23. Fail106,932 miles (+2,486)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,932 miles
    Test number
    345568423132
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front and back tyres are cracking

  24. Pass104,446 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,446 miles
    Test number
    586949922181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish
    • NotePassenger seat base has play
    • NoteRear brake disc's pitted

  25. Fail104,446 miles (+3,021)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,446 miles
    Test number
    738384022184
    • FailureFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureFront Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish
    • NotePassenger seat base has play
    • NoteRear brake disc's pitted

  26. Pass101,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,425 miles
    Test number
    593671670251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail101,425 miles (+4,921)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,425 miles
    Test number
    642150370233
    • DangerousCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • DangerousFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass96,504 miles (+5,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,504 miles
    Test number
    363055719207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass91,347 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    370372958235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass85,620 miles (+5,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,620 miles
    Test number
    483714247282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  31. Pass80,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,207 miles
    Test number
    770464656294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 VDB

Does K30 VDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 VDB is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 VDB?
The MOT on K30 VDB is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 VDB done?
K30 VDB was recorded at 128,436 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 2,443 miles a year.
Has K30 VDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 VDB has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on K30 VDB 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 K30 VDB find?
K30 VDB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area; nearside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area, and 5 more.

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