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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1992 · 1,895 cc

K56 RGTMOT history

K56 RGT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 202,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

K56 RGT white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
202,004 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K56 RGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
31 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K56 RGT was last recorded at 202,004 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 3,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,236 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,768 miles
Average per year
4,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,004 miles
  • 2025 – 198,236 miles
  • 2024 – 194,043 miles
  • 2023 – 189,407 miles
  • 2022 – 183,583 miles
  • 2021 – 174,984 miles
  • 2020 – 164,354 miles
  • 2019 – 161,392 miles
  • 2018 – 153,824 miles
  • 2017 – 150,254 miles
  • 2016 – 146,952 miles
  • 2015 – 146,711 miles
  • 2013 – 139,865 miles
  • 2012 – 132,795 miles
  • 2011 – 129,306 miles
  • 2010 – 124,612 miles
  • 2008 – 118,625 miles
  • 2007 – 110,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot weeping
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Some play in rack ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,004 miles (+3,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    202,004 miles
    Test number
    748599783107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,236 miles (+4,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    198,236 miles
    Test number
    856376726518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass194,043 miles (+4,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    194,043 miles
    Test number
    241874319762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,407 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    189,407 miles
    Test number
    714218161179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,583 miles (+8,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,583 miles
    Test number
    770543841456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass174,984 miles (+10,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    174,984 miles
    Test number
    953648662892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass164,354 miles (+2,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,354 miles
    Test number
    779555995650
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to sill panels

  8. Pass161,392 miles (+7,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,392 miles
    Test number
    614975538677
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass153,824 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    153,824 miles
    Test number
    490525655861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,254 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    705793890039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    146,952 miles
    Test number
    361073267146
    • AdvisorySome play in rack ends

  12. Fail146,952 miles (+232)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,952 miles
    Test number
    230482382846
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisorySome play in rack ends

  13. Pass146,720 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    146,720 miles
    Test number
    539539312860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,718 miles (+7)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,718 miles
    Test number
    228993375507
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 65% (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Fail146,711 miles (+6,846)22 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,711 miles
    Test number
    919197975186
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass139,865 miles (+7,070)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    139,865 miles
    Test number
    247879913215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases .exhaust system rusted & in poor condition . just meets the pass standard
    • NoteFront panel section non supportive panelling corrodded to excess

  17. Pass132,795 miles (+3,489)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    132,795 miles
    Test number
    986439092176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust section deteriorated
    • NoteFront panel section non supportive panelling corrodded to excess.
    • NoteWear detected in nearside front steering mechanism not considered to be excessive

  18. Pass129,306 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    129,306 miles
    Test number
    539554491139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth sides front & both sides rear flexible brake hoses perished
    • NoteGrease detected at offside front outer cv boot no visible split found.
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber leaking fluid not considered to be excessive
    • NoteWear detected at nearside front steering rack inner ball joint not considered to be excessive

  19. Fail129,306 miles (+4,694)4 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,306 miles
    Test number
    987694491168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth sides front & both sides rear flexible brake hoses perished
    • NoteGrease detected at offside front outer cv boot no visible split found.
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber leaking fluid not considered to be excessive
    • NoteWear detected at nearside front steering rack inner ball joint not considered to be excessive

  20. Pass124,612 miles (+5,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,612 miles
    Test number
    153418660172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass118,625 miles (+7,749)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    118,625 miles
    Test number
    940165078253
    • NoteFront radiator cross member corroded to excess
    • NoteMinor damage at offside rear lamp unit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteWear detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive

  22. Pass110,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    110,876 miles
    Test number
    943252737046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K56 RGT

Does K56 RGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K56 RGT is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K56 RGT?
The MOT on K56 RGT is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K56 RGT done?
K56 RGT was recorded at 202,004 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 4,683 miles a year.
Has K56 RGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K56 RGT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on K56 RGT 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 K56 RGT find?
K56 RGT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer cv boot weeping; oil leak, but not excessive.

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