Volkswagen Transporter
White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,968 cc
K78 SBVMOT history
K78 SBV is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 61,248 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 61,248 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,697 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K78 SBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 12 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K78 SBV was last recorded at 61,248 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 5,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 55,724 miles · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,524 miles
- Average per year
- 1,697 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,248 miles
- 2025 – 55,724 miles
- 2024 – 49,945 miles
- 2023 – 46,028 miles
- 2022 – 45,725 miles
- 2021 – 44,778 miles
- 2020 – 43,919 miles
- 2019 – 43,600 miles
- 2018 – 42,921 miles
- 2017 – 41,895 miles
- 2016 – 41,243 miles
- 2015 – 39,969 miles
- 2014 – 37,925 miles
- 2013 – 35,052 miles
- 2012 – 34,658 miles
- 2011 – 32,612 miles
- 2010 – 32,044 miles
- 2009 – 30,886 miles
- 2008 – 28,174 miles
- 2006 – 25,617 miles
- 2005 – 25,584 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,248 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 61,248 miles
- Test number
- 907148551031
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail61,248 miles (+5,524)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,248 miles
- Test number
- 145857335166
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass55,724 miles (+5,779)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 55,724 miles
- Test number
- 358039593399
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,945 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 49,945 miles
- Test number
- 995322727576
- 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))
Fail49,945 miles (+3,917)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,945 miles
- Test number
- 500397211701
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass46,028 miles (+303)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 46,028 miles
- Test number
- 214568820189
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass45,725 miles (+947)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 45,725 miles
- Test number
- 511421072959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,778 miles (+859)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 44,778 miles
- Test number
- 938677373368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass43,919 miles (+319)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 43,919 miles
- Test number
- 936476384271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,600 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 43,600 miles
- Test number
- 478169155219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,596 miles (+675)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,596 miles
- Test number
- 620537832518
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass42,921 miles (+1,026)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 42,921 miles
- Test number
- 282183374897
- AdvisoryExhaust blow at front
Pass41,895 miles (+652)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 41,895 miles
- Test number
- 200113442252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,243 miles (+1,274)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 41,243 miles
- Test number
- 179395839299
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside sill rusty
Pass39,969 miles (+2,044)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,969 miles
- Test number
- 135281585127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,925 miles (+2,873)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 37,925 miles
- Test number
- 999673584147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,052 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 35,052 miles
- Test number
- 507561163143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,658 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 34,658 miles
- Test number
- 858331792189
- NoteOffside rear tyre showing signs of ageing
Fail34,657 miles (+2,045)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,657 miles
- Test number
- 467499482153
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteOffside rear tyre showing signs of ageing
Pass32,612 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 32,612 miles
- Test number
- 445856391108
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail32,612 miles (+568)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,612 miles
- Test number
- 976864591179
- FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass32,044 miles (+1,158)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 32,044 miles
- Test number
- 222223590159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,886 miles (+2,712)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 30,886 miles
- Test number
- 932083969360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,174 miles (+2,424)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 28,174 miles
- Test number
- 713384068301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,750 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 25,750 miles
- Test number
- 873989028042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,617 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 25,617 miles
- Test number
- 523851186142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 25,584 miles
- Test number
- 671551785197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K78 SBV
- Does K78 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K78 SBV is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K78 SBV?
- The MOT on K78 SBV is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K78 SBV done?
- K78 SBV was recorded at 61,248 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,697 miles a year.
- Has K78 SBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K78 SBV has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K78 SBV 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 K78 SBV find?
- K78 SBV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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