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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

K51 YUKMOT history

K51 YUK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.

K51 YUK blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2024
Mileage
164,384 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K51 YUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K51 YUK was last recorded at 164,384 miles on 6 Mar 2023, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2009: 149,281 miles, lower than 149,635 miles on 13 Oct 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
164,068 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
1,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,384 miles
  • 2022 – 164,068 miles
  • 2021 – 162,628 miles
  • 2020 – 162,084 miles
  • 2018 – 161,745 miles
  • 2017 – 161,586 miles
  • 2016 – 157,904 miles
  • 2015 – 153,966 miles
  • 2014 – 151,590 miles
  • 2011 – 150,890 miles
  • 2009 – 149,281 miles
  • 2008 – 149,635 miles
  • 2007 – 142,828 miles
  • 2006 – 134,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,384 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded through
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded through near jacking pointRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear foot brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,384 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,384 miles
    Test number
    104854093437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded through
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded through near jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  2. Fail164,384 miles (+316)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,384 miles
    Test number
    164089102720
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded through
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded through near jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  3. Pass164,068 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,068 miles
    Test number
    551807422583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded through near jacking point
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

  4. Fail164,067 miles (+1,439)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,067 miles
    Test number
    502446580132
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded through near jacking point
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

  5. Pass162,628 miles (+544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,628 miles
    Test number
    538006870847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,084 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,084 miles
    Test number
    249648697560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,745 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,745 miles
    Test number
    674595754349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,586 miles (+3,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    161,586 miles
    Test number
    139510551862
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake effort low

  9. Pass157,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    157,904 miles
    Test number
    906631462621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,904 miles (+3,938)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,904 miles
    Test number
    987071907398
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake effort low

  11. Pass153,966 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    153,966 miles
    Test number
    287791795171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass151,590 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    151,590 miles
    Test number
    565864184182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,890 miles (+1,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    150,890 miles
    Test number
    329823951165
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass149,281 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    149,281 miles
    Test number
    231197709359
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust heatshield loose

  15. Fail149,281 miles (-354)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,281 miles
    Test number
    952469699265
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust heatshield loose

  16. Pass149,635 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    149,635 miles
    Test number
    784307988220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail145,627 miles (+2,799)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,627 miles
    Test number
    680994788221
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  18. Pass142,828 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    142,828 miles
    Test number
    521400917346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail142,827 miles (+8,251)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,827 miles
    Test number
    161689787263
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass134,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    134,576 miles
    Test number
    554017126391
    • NoteSills corroding ;rear sill backs corroding

Questions about K51 YUK

Does K51 YUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K51 YUK expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K51 YUK?
The MOT on K51 YUK expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K51 YUK done?
K51 YUK was recorded at 164,384 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2023, an average of 1,831 miles a year.
Has K51 YUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K51 YUK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K51 YUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K51 YUK find?
K51 YUK passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner wheel arch corroded through; nearside front sill corroded through near jacking point; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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