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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,370 cc

K79 SBVMOT history

K79 SBV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

K79 SBV white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
73,890 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K79 SBV
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
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K79 SBV was last recorded at 73,890 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,045 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,845 miles
Average per year
2,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,890 miles
  • 2025 – 72,045 miles
  • 2024 – 67,565 miles
  • 2023 – 64,073 miles
  • 2022 – 60,597 miles
  • 2021 – 54,628 miles
  • 2020 – 54,349 miles
  • 2019 – 52,804 miles
  • 2018 – 49,839 miles
  • 2017 – 46,729 miles
  • 2016 – 43,381 miles
  • 2015 – 40,307 miles
  • 2014 – 35,497 miles
  • 2012 – 35,101 miles
  • 2010 – 35,002 miles
  • 2006 – 34,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,890 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryO\s\f and n\s\f inner wings holed\corroded outwith prescibed area
  • AdvisoryO\s\f inner wheel arch holed\corroded outwith prescibed area

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 binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    431689214642
    • AdvisoryO\s\f and n\s\f inner wings holed\corroded outwith prescibed area
    • AdvisoryO\s\f inner wheel arch holed\corroded outwith prescibed area

  2. Fail73,890 miles (+1,845)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    862837370680
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO\s\f and n\s\f inner wings holed\corroded outwith prescibed area
    • AdvisoryO\s\f inner wheel arch holed\corroded outwith prescibed area

  3. Pass72,045 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,045 miles
    Test number
    195887171562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,916 miles (+4,351)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    972826871132
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light switch not lighting up either (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass67,565 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,565 miles
    Test number
    395642567498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,073 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,073 miles
    Test number
    339475658688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,057 miles (+3,460)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,057 miles
    Test number
    605001473787
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,597 miles (+5,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,597 miles
    Test number
    260286801191
    • AdvisoryExhaust held up with wire in centre

  9. Pass54,628 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    54,628 miles
    Test number
    771272586023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,627 miles (+278)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    261770988798
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass54,349 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    350697769219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,804 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    249446314142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail52,803 miles (+2,964)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,803 miles
    Test number
    941251614038
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass49,839 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,839 miles
    Test number
    635999371248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,729 miles
    Test number
    941042292023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,729 miles (+3,348)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,729 miles
    Test number
    414858915821
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass43,381 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    268168578373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,307 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,307 miles
    Test number
    245539895028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,497 miles (+27)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,497 miles
    Test number
    777287094058
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  20. Fail35,470 miles (+369)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    868713894059
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  21. Pass35,101 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    289537882220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,002 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,002 miles
    Test number
    660384710221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,996 miles
    Test number
    934261946369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K79 SBV

Does K79 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K79 SBV is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K79 SBV?
The MOT on K79 SBV is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K79 SBV done?
K79 SBV was recorded at 73,890 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,008 miles a year.
Has K79 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K79 SBV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K79 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 K79 SBV find?
K79 SBV passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: o\s\f and n\s\f inner wings holed\corroded outwith prescibed area; o\s\f inner wheel arch holed\corroded outwith prescibed area.

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