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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

K81 GKUMOT history

K81 GKU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

K81 GKU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
162,601 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K81 GKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K81 GKU was last recorded at 162,601 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,911 miles · 9 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
690 miles
Average per year
2,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,601 miles
  • 2021 – 161,911 miles
  • 2020 – 160,431 miles
  • 2019 – 159,678 miles
  • 2017 – 157,548 miles
  • 2016 – 152,539 miles
  • 2015 – 148,273 miles
  • 2014 – 147,166 miles
  • 2013 – 143,774 miles
  • 2012 – 141,832 miles
  • 2011 – 139,652 miles
  • 2010 – 134,734 miles
  • 2009 – 129,682 miles
  • 2008 – 126,738 miles
  • 2007 – 124,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,601 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  • AdvisoryChassis undersealed
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,601 miles (+690)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,601 miles
    Test number
    787819756523
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components

  2. Pass161,911 miles (+1,480)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    161,911 miles
    Test number
    342061222055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under door step sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Pass160,431 miles (+753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,431 miles
    Test number
    923782255144
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass159,678 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    159,678 miles
    Test number
    760360478586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail159,673 miles (+2,125)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,673 miles
    Test number
    647009284789
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wee one on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wee one on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side stuck on (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass157,548 miles (+5,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,548 miles
    Test number
    362607113269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass152,539 miles (+4,266)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,539 miles
    Test number
    298429624037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass148,273 miles (+1,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,273 miles
    Test number
    882919898840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded

  9. Pass147,166 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,166 miles
    Test number
    877382484243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail147,166 miles (+3,392)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,166 miles
    Test number
    486421984224
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass143,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    143,774 miles
    Test number
    169647383210
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail143,774 miles (+1,942)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,774 miles
    Test number
    218833483273
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass141,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    141,832 miles
    Test number
    178035562209
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail141,832 miles (+2,180)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,832 miles
    Test number
    168823262219
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass139,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    139,652 miles
    Test number
    358940681459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,652 miles (+4,918)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,652 miles
    Test number
    549259471253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass134,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    134,734 miles
    Test number
    744948870267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,734 miles (+5,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,734 miles
    Test number
    281597070258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  19. Pass129,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    129,682 miles
    Test number
    280420669218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,682 miles (+2,944)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,682 miles
    Test number
    962280469268
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass126,738 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    126,738 miles
    Test number
    130792868268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    124,060 miles
    Test number
    304516557297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K81 GKU

Does K81 GKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K81 GKU expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K81 GKU?
The MOT on K81 GKU expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K81 GKU done?
K81 GKU was recorded at 162,601 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 2,354 miles a year.
Has K81 GKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K81 GKU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on K81 GKU 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 K81 GKU find?
K81 GKU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 11 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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