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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K80 RLGMOT history

K80 RLG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 238,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

K80 RLG grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
238,148 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 RLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 RLG was last recorded at 238,148 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2017: 8 miles, lower than 182,456 miles on 19 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
235,591 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,557 miles
Average per year
6,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,148 miles
  • 2025 – 235,591 miles
  • 2024 – 234,370 miles
  • 2023 – 231,297 miles
  • 2022 – 227,899 miles
  • 2021 – 223,130 miles
  • 2020 – 185,924 miles
  • 2019 – 184,705 miles
  • 2018 – 184,387 miles
  • 2017 – 8 miles
  • 2016 – 182,456 miles
  • 2015 – 164,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,148 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,148 miles (+2,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    238,148 miles
    Test number
    320964015554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass235,591 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    235,591 miles
    Test number
    981319373136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail235,591 miles (+1,221)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,591 miles
    Test number
    623539304472
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass234,370 miles (+3,073)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    234,370 miles
    Test number
    886428234986
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass231,297 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    231,297 miles
    Test number
    318917719149
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail231,297 miles (+3,398)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,297 miles
    Test number
    858545129696
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass227,899 miles (+4,769)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    227,899 miles
    Test number
    494085174842
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass223,130 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    223,130 miles
    Test number
    980886986262
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail223,130 miles (+37,206)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,130 miles
    Test number
    988812152745
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass185,924 miles (+1,219)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    185,924 miles
    Test number
    382929673801
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass184,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,705 miles
    Test number
    396550173229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail184,705 miles (+318)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,705 miles
    Test number
    325070183713
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass184,387 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    184,387 miles
    Test number
    704665187589
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  14. Fail184,387 miles (+184,379)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,387 miles
    Test number
    228459947695
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  15. Pass8 miles (-182,448)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    8 miles
    Test number
    367120674686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass182,456 miles (+17,639)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    182,456 miles
    Test number
    436838691314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass164,817 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    164,817 miles
    Test number
    516348105230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEmissions too low to record

Questions about K80 RLG

Does K80 RLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 RLG is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K80 RLG?
The MOT on K80 RLG is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 RLG done?
K80 RLG was recorded at 238,148 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,586 miles a year.
Has K80 RLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 RLG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K80 RLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K80 RLG find?
K80 RLG passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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