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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

K56 WVHMOT history

K56 WVH is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 100,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

K56 WVH red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
100,618 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
34
18 passed · 16 failed
Per year
1,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K56 WVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K56 WVH was last recorded at 100,618 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,015 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
603 miles
Average per year
1,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,618 miles
  • 2023 – 100,015 miles
  • 2022 – 99,977 miles
  • 2021 – 99,970 miles
  • 2020 – 99,899 miles
  • 2018 – 99,887 miles
  • 2017 – 99,343 miles
  • 2016 – 98,881 miles
  • 2015 – 98,639 miles
  • 2014 – 96,841 miles
  • 2013 – 94,659 miles
  • 2012 – 93,891 miles
  • 2011 – 91,582 miles
  • 2010 – 85,395 miles
  • 2009 – 82,505 miles
  • 2008 – 79,284 miles
  • 2007 – 76,838 miles
  • 2006 – 74,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,618 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,618 miles (+603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,618 miles
    Test number
    399280578977
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass100,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,015 miles
    Test number
    357174320941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,013 miles (+13)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,013 miles
    Test number
    302754593592
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail100,000 miles (+14)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    978226409960
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front mounting come out of pipe/blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust/blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis at front, (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corner /floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills /steps (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  5. Fail99,986 miles (+9)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,986 miles
    Test number
    480986519394
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bumper surpports corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable spring broken

  6. Pass99,977 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,977 miles
    Test number
    229893622232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner front arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner front arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on sills
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion under body

  7. Fail99,977 miles (+7)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,977 miles
    Test number
    547942769001
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner front arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner front arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on sills
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion under body

  8. Pass99,970 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,970 miles
    Test number
    684807629334
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroede
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail99,969 miles (+70)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,969 miles
    Test number
    921582246706
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroede
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass99,899 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    313003837284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  11. Fail99,898 miles (+11)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,898 miles
    Test number
    608745359762
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  12. Pass99,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    854378197068
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to OSF & NSF cross members in wheel arch - not structural

  13. Fail99,887 miles (+544)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    249538723915
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to OSF & NSF cross members in wheel arch - not structural
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop

  14. Pass99,343 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,343 miles
    Test number
    284848867744
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front outriggers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s sill
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre cracking on sidewall

  15. Fail99,342 miles (+461)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,342 miles
    Test number
    669023251976
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front outriggers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s sill
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre cracking on sidewall

  16. Pass98,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,881 miles
    Test number
    410457455359
    • AdvisoryCorrosion OSF & NSF chassis outriggers
    • AdvisoryO/S outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre cracking on sidewall

  17. Fail98,881 miles (+242)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,881 miles
    Test number
    324475454365
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion OSF & NSF chassis outriggers
    • AdvisoryO/S outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre cracking on sidewall

  18. Pass98,639 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    158661775488
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking

  19. Fail98,638 miles (+1,797)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,638 miles
    Test number
    237926165018
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking

  20. Pass96,841 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    248724364051
    • NoteBrake load valve beginning to seize
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTyres cracking nsf & osr
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail96,841 miles (+2,182)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    607893564015
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • NoteBrake load valve beginning to seize
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTyres cracking nsf & osr
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass94,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    107375263420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,659 miles (+768)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    658355463021
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

  24. Fail93,891 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,891 miles
    Test number
    139891662014
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  25. Pass93,891 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,891 miles
    Test number
    768821362083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,582 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,582 miles
    Test number
    249488711082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,395 miles (+2,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,395 miles
    Test number
    890471090026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass82,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,505 miles
    Test number
    194985489072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail82,504 miles (+3,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,504 miles
    Test number
    980195989073
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  30. Pass79,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    213521578022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail79,281 miles (+2,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,281 miles
    Test number
    123531078408
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  32. Pass76,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,838 miles
    Test number
    191638587495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail76,838 miles (+2,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,838 miles
    Test number
    121377887071
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  34. Pass74,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    771939786085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K56 WVH

Does K56 WVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K56 WVH expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K56 WVH?
The MOT on K56 WVH expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K56 WVH done?
K56 WVH was recorded at 100,618 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 1,353 miles a year.
Has K56 WVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K56 WVH has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K56 WVH 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 WVH find?
K56 WVH passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust corroded.

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