Volkswagen Transporter
Red and White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,370 cc
K47 GALMOT history
K47 GAL is a red and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,364 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 81,364 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,814 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K47 GAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 7 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K47 GAL was last recorded at 81,364 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,766 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 598 miles
- Average per year
- 1,814 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,364 miles
- 2025 – 80,766 miles
- 2024 – 79,868 miles
- 2023 – 78,727 miles
- 2022 – 75,831 miles
- 2020 – 74,492 miles
- 2019 – 70,208 miles
- 2018 – 67,405 miles
- 2017 – 63,795 miles
- 2015 – 56,188 miles
- 2014 – 55,298 miles
- 2012 – 55,132 miles
- 2011 – 54,182 miles
- 2010 – 53,415 miles
- 2009 – 52,273 miles
- 2008 – 50,403 miles
- 2007 – 50,289 miles
- 2006 – 48,403 miles
- 2005 – 43,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,364 miles
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded outside prescribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Body underside corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive hidden by undertray
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Underside, brake pipes & suspension components corroded & undersealed/repaired
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,364 miles (+598)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 81,364 miles
- Test number
- 434541548985
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded outside prescribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass80,766 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 80,766 miles
- Test number
- 821954271775
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive hidden by undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside, brake pipes & suspension components corroded & undersealed/repaired
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail80,766 miles (+898)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,766 miles
- Test number
- 586365441978
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive hidden by undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside, brake pipes & suspension components corroded & undersealed/repaired
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass79,868 miles (+1,141)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 79,868 miles
- Test number
- 390824391719
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple spots across whole vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill repaired & corroded multiple spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill repaired & corroded multiple spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderbody & suspension components corroded & undersealed
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass78,727 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 78,727 miles
- Test number
- 727028244521
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring view
Fail78,727 miles (+2,896)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,727 miles
- Test number
- 636292691318
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring view
Pass75,831 miles (+1,339)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 75,831 miles
- Test number
- 468267483251
- AdvisoryBody underside corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass74,492 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 74,492 miles
- Test number
- 149044034289
- AdvisoryBody underside corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail74,491 miles (+4,283)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,491 miles
- Test number
- 752463298309
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBody underside corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass70,208 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,208 miles
- Test number
- 840241996584
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,205 miles (+2,800)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,205 miles
- Test number
- 449491652545
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,405 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 67,405 miles
- Test number
- 258642607365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,371 miles (+3,576)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,371 miles
- Test number
- 750412560839
- FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres are perished
- AdvisoryOffside rack boot is twisted
Pass63,795 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 63,795 miles
- Test number
- 184553124928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail63,776 miles (+7,588)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,776 miles
- Test number
- 524934847055
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Pass56,188 miles (+890)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,188 miles
- Test number
- 613500663026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,298 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 55,298 miles
- Test number
- 268175124259
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOffside front outer sill slightly corroded.
Fail55,297 miles (+165)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,297 miles
- Test number
- 717153524258
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOffside front outer sill slightly corroded.
Pass55,132 miles (+950)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 55,132 miles
- Test number
- 257385952242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass54,182 miles (+767)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 54,182 miles
- Test number
- 777254641270
- NoteFront drop link bushes perrished
- NoteOffside front rack gaitor perrished
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded
Pass53,415 miles (+1,142)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 53,415 miles
- Test number
- 443380930217
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass52,273 miles (+1,870)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 52,273 miles
- Test number
- 820846119241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,403 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 50,403 miles
- Test number
- 124291528286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 50,289 miles
- Test number
- 821298557313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,289 miles (+1,886)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,289 miles
- Test number
- 334144647309
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass48,403 miles (+4,753)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 48,403 miles
- Test number
- 601967206315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 43,650 miles
- Test number
- 902671055229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,650 miles2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,650 miles
- Test number
- 222960055265
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- NoteO/s n/s drive shaft slight cracking
- NoteO/sand n/ssuspention arms slight corrsion
Questions about K47 GAL
- Does K47 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K47 GAL is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K47 GAL?
- The MOT on K47 GAL is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K47 GAL done?
- K47 GAL was recorded at 81,364 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,814 miles a year.
- Has K47 GAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K47 GAL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on K47 GAL 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 K47 GAL find?
- K47 GAL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: all suspension components corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; exhaust corroded, and 7 more.
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