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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,370 cc

K79 UBAMOT history

K79 UBA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

K79 UBA red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
126,226 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K79 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
3 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K79 UBA was last recorded at 126,226 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,524 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
702 miles
Average per year
1,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,226 miles
  • 2023 – 125,524 miles
  • 2022 – 124,672 miles
  • 2021 – 123,290 miles
  • 2019 – 119,305 miles
  • 2018 – 116,655 miles
  • 2016 – 115,316 miles
  • 2015 – 114,471 miles
  • 2014 – 112,815 miles
  • 2013 – 111,853 miles
  • 2012 – 109,553 miles
  • 2011 – 108,725 miles
  • 2010 – 107,481 miles
  • 2009 – 105,813 miles
  • 2008 – 103,954 miles
  • 2007 – 96,280 miles
  • 2006 – 91,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,226 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,226 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,226 miles
    Test number
    836320737366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,524 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    125,524 miles
    Test number
    719319226130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,672 miles
    Test number
    643454652311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,672 miles (+1,382)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,672 miles
    Test number
    126853465710
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass123,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    414160955913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,290 miles (+3,985)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    373251607671
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass119,305 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,305 miles
    Test number
    845105740424
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,655 miles (+1,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,655 miles
    Test number
    923004679112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass115,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    657234732856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail115,316 miles (+845)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    660355294217
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass114,471 miles (+1,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,471 miles
    Test number
    826053905237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail112,815 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,815 miles
    Test number
    906295794102
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

  13. Pass112,815 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,815 miles
    Test number
    965015594136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,853 miles (+2,300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,853 miles
    Test number
    307447993121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass109,553 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,553 miles
    Test number
    747290142013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,725 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    108,725 miles
    Test number
    146341431010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,722 miles (+1,241)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,722 miles
    Test number
    159918821435
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass107,481 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,481 miles
    Test number
    162808220425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,813 miles (+1,859)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    105,813 miles
    Test number
    603407129086
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber covers corroded.

  20. Pass103,954 miles (+7,674)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,954 miles
    Test number
    352511628090
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass96,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    96,280 miles
    Test number
    682270337068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,280 miles (+4,934)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,280 miles
    Test number
    644156627027
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass91,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    91,346 miles
    Test number
    872012436010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K79 UBA

Does K79 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K79 UBA expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K79 UBA?
The MOT on K79 UBA expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K79 UBA done?
K79 UBA was recorded at 126,226 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 1,888 miles a year.
Has K79 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K79 UBA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on K79 UBA 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 UBA find?
K79 UBA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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