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Volkswagen Transporter

Beige · Petrol · 1992 · 1,968 cc

K42 LSTMOT history

K42 LST is a beige petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 85,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

K42 LST beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,627 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 LST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
9 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 LST was last recorded at 85,627 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,625 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,627 miles
  • 2025 – 84,338 miles
  • 2024 – 83,844 miles
  • 2023 – 82,421 miles
  • 2022 – 77,949 miles
  • 2021 – 75,199 miles
  • 2020 – 72,003 miles
  • 2019 – 70,402 miles
  • 2018 – 68,741 miles
  • 2017 – 66,736 miles
  • 2016 – 64,814 miles
  • 2015 – 63,455 miles
  • 2014 – 62,419 miles
  • 2013 – 60,325 miles
  • 2012 – 56,876 miles
  • 2011 – 50,891 miles
  • 2010 – 49,335 miles
  • 2009 – 44,953 miles
  • 2008 – 43,545 miles
  • 2007 – 43,382 miles
  • 2006 – 42,014 miles
  • 2005 – 41,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,627 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront heatshield looseRecorded 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,627 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    176709540537
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront heatshield loose

  2. Fail85,625 miles (+1,287)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    567483101528
    • MajorNearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront heatshield loose

  3. Pass84,338 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    849407508863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,334 miles (+490)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    585850030862
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,844 miles (+1,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,844 miles
    Test number
    901379036172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both the n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass82,421 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,421 miles
    Test number
    231835804668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail82,419 miles (+4,470)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,419 miles
    Test number
    265012638940
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass77,949 miles (+2,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,949 miles
    Test number
    947319143344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass75,199 miles (+3,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,199 miles
    Test number
    439447087480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass72,003 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    785853225881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,402 miles (+1,661)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,402 miles
    Test number
    321860204703
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass68,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,741 miles
    Test number
    251809534007
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corrroded

  13. Fail68,741 miles (+2,005)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,741 miles
    Test number
    654200582958
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corrroded

  14. Pass66,736 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,736 miles
    Test number
    917795881562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    914917861895
    • AdvisoryNearside undersill excessively corroded and holed

  16. Fail64,814 miles (+1,359)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    813514064877
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside undersill excessively corroded and holed

  17. Pass63,455 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    439923775126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail63,449 miles (+1,030)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,449 miles
    Test number
    109878365128
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass62,419 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    745265684142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail62,417 miles (+2,092)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,417 miles
    Test number
    818694384106
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass60,325 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    237838573468
    • NoteScreen scored

  22. Fail60,325 miles (+3,449)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    249677673425
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteScreen scored

  23. Pass56,876 miles (+5,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,876 miles
    Test number
    867602992191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass50,891 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    746775911216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,888 miles (+1,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,888 miles
    Test number
    306934411241
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass49,335 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,335 miles
    Test number
    853592620284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,953 miles
    Test number
    253596829276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Fail44,953 miles (+73)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,953 miles
    Test number
    752698719266
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Fail44,880 miles (+1,335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,880 miles
    Test number
    631928609259
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass43,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    213927108221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Fail43,544 miles (+162)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,544 miles
    Test number
    140107708246
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass43,382 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,382 miles
    Test number
    110550207289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass42,014 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    640841206207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass41,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,565 miles
    Test number
    284916305262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K42 LST

Does K42 LST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K42 LST is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K42 LST?
The MOT on K42 LST is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K42 LST done?
K42 LST was recorded at 85,627 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
Has K42 LST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 LST has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K42 LST 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 K42 LST find?
K42 LST passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front heatshield loose.

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