
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,370 cc
K53 GEXMOT history
K53 GEX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 193,394 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 193,394 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K53 GEX
- 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
- 8 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K53 GEX was last recorded at 193,394 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 193,038 miles · 19 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 356 miles
- Average per year
- 4,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,394 miles
- 2025 – 193,038 miles
- 2024 – 192,194 miles
- 2023 – 188,442 miles
- 2022 – 187,040 miles
- 2021 – 184,449 miles
- 2020 – 177,266 miles
- 2019 – 169,451 miles
- 2018 – 162,020 miles
- 2017 – 154,843 miles
- 2016 – 146,427 miles
- 2015 – 139,326 miles
- 2014 – 130,743 miles
- 2013 – 124,127 miles
- 2012 – 118,490 miles
- 2011 – 111,744 miles
- 2010 – 108,546 miles
- 2009 – 107,196 miles
- 2008 – 103,779 miles
- 2007 – 98,344 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear From Load Valve to Flexi Hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,394 miles (+356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 193,394 miles
- Test number
- 436920755034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded
Pass193,038 miles (+844)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 193,038 miles
- Test number
- 647504717676
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded
Pass192,194 miles (+3,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 192,194 miles
- Test number
- 216496539182
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing noisy
Pass188,442 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 188,442 miles
- Test number
- 802241430019
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear From Load Valve to Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))
Fail188,441 miles (+1,401)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,441 miles
- Test number
- 298946063568
- MajorFuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear From Load Valve to Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass187,040 miles (+2,591)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 187,040 miles
- Test number
- 507320137598
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass184,449 miles (+2)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 184,449 miles
- Test number
- 423549896611
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps had to work switch a couple of times before they came on (4.1.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shocks Rusty
Fail184,447 miles (+7,181)2 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,447 miles
- Test number
- 242222222190
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps had to work switch a couple of times before they came on (4.1.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shocks Rusty
Pass177,266 miles (+7,815)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 177,266 miles
- Test number
- 610116338841
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside front headlamp lens cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,451 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 169,451 miles
- Test number
- 573465119058
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks rusty
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail169,451 miles (+7,431)1 dangerous3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,451 miles
- Test number
- 286398227409
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks rusty
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass162,020 miles (+7,177)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 162,020 miles
- Test number
- 900657541601
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks rusty
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front headlamp has a chip in glass
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre started to get low
Pass154,843 miles (+8,416)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 154,843 miles
- Test number
- 158155985663
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front headlamp has a chip
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
Pass146,427 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 146,427 miles
- Test number
- 993083935713
- AdvisoryNearside Front N/S headlamp chipped not effecting beam image at time of test
- AdvisoryO/S/R shock cover broken
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail146,427 miles (+7,101)1 failure3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,427 miles
- Test number
- 578749880095
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front N/S headlamp chipped not effecting beam image at time of test
- AdvisoryO/S/R shock cover broken
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass139,326 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 139,326 miles
- Test number
- 609057595107
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail139,326 miles (+8,583)6 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,326 miles
- Test number
- 748294795173
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre in poor condition
Pass130,743 miles1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 130,743 miles
- Test number
- 967402724191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front wheel arches starting to rust
- NoteN/S/F head lamp chiped not affecting beam image at time of test
- NoteO/S/R tyre starting to perrish
- NoteO/S/R wheel arch starting to rust
- NoteSlight play in the upper steering colum system
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder side of van rusty
Fail130,743 miles (+6,616)6 failures1 advisory9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,743 miles
- Test number
- 297141324494
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front wheel arches starting to rust
- NoteN/S/F head lamp chiped not affecting beam image at time of test
- NoteO/S/R tyre starting to perrish
- NoteO/S/R wheel arch starting to rust
- NoteSlight play in the upper steering colum system
- NoteOil leak
- NotePower steering fluid level is on the min mark
- NoteUnder side of van rusty
- NoteWater level below min mark
Pass124,127 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 124,127 miles
- Test number
- 616421823153
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust getting very rusty
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished on sidewall
- NoteOil leak
Fail124,127 miles (+5,637)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,127 miles
- Test number
- 285200923478
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust getting very rusty
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished on sidewall
- NoteOil leak
Pass118,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 118,490 miles
- Test number
- 546856712143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,490 miles (+6,746)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,490 miles
- Test number
- 549556712103
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass111,744 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 111,744 miles
- Test number
- 525766051047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass108,546 miles (+1,350)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 108,546 miles
- Test number
- 391750810141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,196 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 107,196 miles
- Test number
- 782354209257
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail107,196 miles (+3,417)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,196 miles
- Test number
- 324093609455
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWater light flashing on dash
Fail103,779 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,779 miles
- Test number
- 414512058192
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass103,779 miles (+5,435)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 103,779 miles
- Test number
- 423402458192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 98,344 miles
- Test number
- 101811157120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,344 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,344 miles
- Test number
- 424061157158
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Questions about K53 GEX
- Does K53 GEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 GEX is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K53 GEX?
- The MOT on K53 GEX is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K53 GEX done?
- K53 GEX was recorded at 193,394 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
- Has K53 GEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K53 GEX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on K53 GEX 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 K53 GEX find?
- K53 GEX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; underside of vehicle is corroded.
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