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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,370 cc

K47 MHWMOT history

K47 MHW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

K47 MHW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
162,940 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K47 MHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
3 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K47 MHW was last recorded at 162,940 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2010: 147,345 miles, lower than 169,505 miles on 14 May 2008.

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
162,922 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,940 miles
  • 2025 – 162,314 miles
  • 2021 – 161,860 miles
  • 2019 – 161,187 miles
  • 2018 – 157,385 miles
  • 2017 – 155,165 miles
  • 2016 – 153,147 miles
  • 2013 – 152,683 miles
  • 2012 – 151,306 miles
  • 2011 – 150,151 miles
  • 2010 – 147,345 miles
  • 2008 – 169,505 miles
  • 2007 – 130,301 miles
  • 2006 – 125,173 miles
  • 2005 – 118,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,940 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all, front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front non prescibed area heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front non pescribed area heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear rear shocks heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General corrosion on under side of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside inner sill holed and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,940 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    162,940 miles
    Test number
    549334028037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail162,922 miles (+608)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,922 miles
    Test number
    938966606669
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass162,314 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,314 miles
    Test number
    537552928949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,860 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,860 miles
    Test number
    483269439844
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front non prescibed area heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front non pescribed area heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear shocks heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under side of vehicle
  5. Fail161,828 miles (+641)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,828 miles
    Test number
    370289016345
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holes in cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all, front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front non prescibed area heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front non pescribed area heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear shocks heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under side of vehicle
  6. Pass161,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,187 miles
    Test number
    664413534657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail161,187 miles (+3,802)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,187 miles
    Test number
    353945348826
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass157,385 miles (+2,220)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,385 miles
    Test number
    631158377322
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack lower offside (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass155,165 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    155,165 miles
    Test number
    310363889575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,147 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    153,147 miles
    Test number
    992493161783
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis leg corroded
  11. Fail153,139 miles (+456)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,139 miles
    Test number
    899765658155
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis leg corroded
  12. Fail152,683 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,683 miles
    Test number
    167097063256
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteOff side inner sill corroded and holed
  13. Pass152,683 miles (+1,377)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    152,683 miles
    Test number
    799297263244
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteOff side inner sill corroded and holed
  14. Pass151,306 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    151,306 miles
    Test number
    195651372276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail150,151 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,151 miles
    Test number
    266151471218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass150,151 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    150,151 miles
    Test number
    339511671222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass147,345 miles (-22,160)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    147,345 miles
    Test number
    111779010155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteOff side front lower ball joint cover split
    • NoteSmall hole on off side front inner sill
  18. Pass169,505 miles (+39,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    169,505 miles
    Test number
    344235138148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass130,301 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    130,301 miles
    Test number
    112862627142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail130,290 miles (+5,117)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    671231527145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass125,173 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    125,173 miles
    Test number
    272755396026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2006
    Odometer
    118,275 miles
    Test number
    982019235193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K47 MHW

Does K47 MHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K47 MHW is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K47 MHW?
The MOT on K47 MHW is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K47 MHW done?
K47 MHW was recorded at 162,940 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,133 miles a year.
Has K47 MHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K47 MHW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K47 MHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K47 MHW find?
K47 MHW passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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