Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,968 cc
K71 GCLMOT history
K71 GCL is a red petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,746 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 187,746 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,745 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K71 GCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K71 GCL was last recorded at 187,746 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 185,925 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,821 miles
- Average per year
- 5,745 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,746 miles
- 2025 – 185,925 miles
- 2024 – 184,933 miles
- 2022 – 183,152 miles
- 2021 – 181,389 miles
- 2020 – 180,261 miles
- 2019 – 177,935 miles
- 2018 – 175,207 miles
- 2017 – 108,435 miles
- 2016 – 106,351 miles
- 2015 – 104,540 miles
- 2014 – 101,976 miles
- 2013 – 100,794 miles
- 2012 – 97,865 miles
- 2011 – 95,275 miles
- 2010 – 93,025 miles
- 2009 – 88,972 miles
- 2008 – 84,988 miles
- 2007 – 81,323 miles
- 2006 – 74,313 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,746 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,746 miles (+1,821)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 187,746 miles
- Test number
- 564386065063
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass185,925 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 185,925 miles
- Test number
- 897715204481
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail185,925 miles (+992)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,925 miles
- Test number
- 773534914364
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass184,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 184,933 miles
- Test number
- 887065049241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,933 miles (+1,781)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,933 miles
- Test number
- 730771805392
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass183,152 miles (+1,763)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 183,152 miles
- Test number
- 883234270588
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass181,389 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 181,389 miles
- Test number
- 983622917065
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail181,389 miles (+1,128)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,389 miles
- Test number
- 467124083991
- MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass180,261 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 180,261 miles
- Test number
- 312949005669
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail180,261 miles (+2,326)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,261 miles
- Test number
- 220355927140
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass177,935 miles (+2,728)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 177,935 miles
- Test number
- 556908371185
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass175,207 miles (+66,772)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 175,207 miles
- Test number
- 923967135487
- AdvisoryOffside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, not considered severely deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter deteriorated, not considered severely deteriorated
Pass108,435 miles (+2,084)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 108,435 miles
- Test number
- 154535101748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,351 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 106,351 miles
- Test number
- 134373067305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail106,351 miles (+1,811)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,351 miles
- Test number
- 308132130586
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass104,540 miles (+2,564)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 104,540 miles
- Test number
- 848622235172
- NoteExhaust leak (front end), not considered excessive
- NoteGrease seen at nearside outer constant velocity joint gaiter, no hole/split found
Pass101,976 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 101,976 miles
- Test number
- 808608814104
- NoteGrease seen on nearside constant velocity joint gaiter, no split found.
- NoteOffside rear coil spring corroded, not considered excessive
- NoteSlight exhaust leak (manifold/head joint), not considered excessive.
Fail101,976 miles (+1,182)1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,976 miles
- Test number
- 847688414143
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteGrease seen on nearside constant velocity joint gaiter, no split found.
- NoteOffside rear coil spring corroded, not considered excessive
- NoteSlight exhaust leak (manifold/head joint), not considered excessive.
Pass100,794 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 100,794 miles
- Test number
- 657998843155
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust leak from manifold/head joint area on initial acceleration, not considered excessive.
- NoteSome brake pipes oiled/greased.
Fail100,794 miles (+2,929)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,794 miles
- Test number
- 526488643198
- FailureShock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust leak from manifold/head joint area on initial acceleration, not considered excessive.
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber top shroud corroded away, shock absorber still working.
- NoteSome brake pipes oiled/greased.
Pass97,865 miles (+2,590)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 97,865 miles
- Test number
- 217599122181
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteCentre exhaust support rubber splitting/cracking.
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer raised edge, no cords visible.
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated/corroded.
Pass95,275 miles (+2,250)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 95,275 miles
- Test number
- 728093121104
- NoteGrease seen at offside constant velocity joint gaiter, no split found.
- NoteSlight (intermittent) exhaust leak from exhaust manifold area.
Pass93,025 miles (+4,053)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 93,025 miles
- Test number
- 801395520124
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass88,972 miles (+3,984)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 88,972 miles
- Test number
- 771755429168
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass84,988 miles (+3,665)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 84,988 miles
- Test number
- 291327828174
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,323 miles (+7,010)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 81,323 miles
- Test number
- 210518227466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 74,313 miles
- Test number
- 124098526177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K71 GCL
- Does K71 GCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K71 GCL is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K71 GCL?
- The MOT on K71 GCL is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K71 GCL done?
- K71 GCL was recorded at 187,746 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,745 miles a year.
- Has K71 GCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K71 GCL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on K71 GCL 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 K71 GCL find?
- K71 GCL passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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