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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,968 cc

K38 DNKMOT history

K38 DNK is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

K38 DNK white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
108,698 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K38 DNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K38 DNK was last recorded at 108,698 miles on 8 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2026: 108,698 miles, lower than 108,700 miles on 30 Apr 2026.

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
108,700 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Average per year
1,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,698 miles
  • 2025 – 106,110 miles
  • 2024 – 106,086 miles
  • 2022 – 105,993 miles
  • 2021 – 105,849 miles
  • 2020 – 104,912 miles
  • 2019 – 104,606 miles
  • 2016 – 101,335 miles
  • 2015 – 98,463 miles
  • 2014 – 97,705 miles
  • 2013 – 95,592 miles
  • 2012 – 94,184 miles
  • 2011 – 92,306 miles
  • 2009 – 91,419 miles
  • 2008 – 89,958 miles
  • 2007 – 87,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,698 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS & NS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear brake imbalance only just passed test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Emissions not tested

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,698 miles (-2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    160784402967
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail108,700 miles (+2,590)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    508689872289
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    989751041370
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail106,110 miles (+24)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    513324214049
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass106,086 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,086 miles
    Test number
    161017291701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,085 miles (+92)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,085 miles
    Test number
    776033136266
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass105,993 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,993 miles
    Test number
    113590187887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,849 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,849 miles
    Test number
    504734624719
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS & NS

  9. Fail105,847 miles (+935)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    212507601736
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive see print out (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS & NS

  10. Pass104,912 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    634375031925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,911 miles (+305)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    385137118843
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass104,606 miles (+6)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,606 miles
    Test number
    896762925158
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Fail104,600 miles (+3,265)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,600 miles
    Test number
    894243954112
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass101,335 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,335 miles
    Test number
    682717610611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,463 miles
    Test number
    728043882282
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance only just passed test

  16. Fail98,463 miles (+758)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,463 miles
    Test number
    765724527359
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both lights (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both lights (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance only just passed test

  17. Pass97,705 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,705 miles
    Test number
    275674254178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,702 miles (+2,110)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,702 miles
    Test number
    346192444177
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass95,592 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,592 miles
    Test number
    379735853150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,184 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,184 miles
    Test number
    428743362133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,950 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,950 miles
    Test number
    638240362022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Fail93,937 miles (+1,631)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,937 miles
    Test number
    269379152048
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass92,306 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,306 miles
    Test number
    176860221465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,304 miles (+885)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    187167001014
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass91,419 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,419 miles
    Test number
    552566279128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,412 miles (+1,454)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    314845379109
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass89,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    461819978191
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Fail89,958 miles (+2,419)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    280627578146
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  29. Pass87,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    87,539 miles
    Test number
    690457677119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail87,539 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,539 miles
    Test number
    262657677118
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteO/s front tyre outer wall slightly perishing
    • NoteSlight play in n/s of steering rack

Questions about K38 DNK

Does K38 DNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K38 DNK is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K38 DNK?
The MOT on K38 DNK is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K38 DNK done?
K38 DNK was recorded at 108,698 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 1,122 miles a year.
Has K38 DNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K38 DNK has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K38 DNK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K38 DNK find?
K38 DNK passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow in operation, and 2 more.

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