Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,370 cc
K85 FWAMOT history
K85 FWA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,257 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 93,257 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 13 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,384 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K85 FWA
- 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
- 9 Dec 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K85 FWA was last recorded at 93,257 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jan 2022: 84,340 miles, lower than 84,348 miles on 4 Jan 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 93,255 miles · 14 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,384 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,257 miles
- 2025 – 93,184 miles
- 2024 – 89,023 miles
- 2023 – 86,708 miles
- 2022 – 84,340 miles
- 2021 – 81,266 miles
- 2020 – 81,264 miles
- 2019 – 78,298 miles
- 2018 – 77,112 miles
- 2016 – 74,790 miles
- 2012 – 70,815 miles
- 2011 – 66,935 miles
- 2010 – 61,003 miles
- 2009 – 54,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,257 miles
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt buckle casing missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront suspension components has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major5 MOTs, 2018–2025
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026
Steering wheel outer cover is moving ,loose , insecure ..
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,257 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 93,257 miles
- Test number
- 523624789439
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt buckle casing missing
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components has corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,255 miles (+71)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,255 miles
- Test number
- 314353809666
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt buckle casing missing
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components has corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,184 miles (+1,582)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,184 miles
- Test number
- 578275318291
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill next to jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger/crash bar assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger/ crash bar assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wheel arch skin holed and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Battery tray support mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch outer skin holed and corroded
Pass91,602 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 91,602 miles
- Test number
- 181182904103
- AdvisorySteering wheel outer cover is moving ,loose , insecure ..
Fail91,601 miles (+2,578)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,601 miles
- Test number
- 617775399859
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering wheel outer cover is moving ,loose , insecure ..
Pass89,023 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 89,023 miles
- Test number
- 257488793287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail89,022 miles (+2,314)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,022 miles
- Test number
- 981255910361
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very deep cracks in outer side wall down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,708 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 86,708 miles
- Test number
- 273930568034
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail86,708 miles (+2,368)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,708 miles
- Test number
- 834339011899
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass84,340 miles (-8)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 84,340 miles
- Test number
- 182655960152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,348 miles (+3,082)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,348 miles
- Test number
- 634956948349
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,266 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 81,266 miles
- Test number
- 501971120723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,264 miles (+2,966)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,264 miles
- Test number
- 367541853921
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,298 miles (+1,186)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 78,298 miles
- Test number
- 696872051376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,112 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 77,112 miles
- Test number
- 389651316530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,111 miles (+2,321)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,111 miles
- Test number
- 912230619685
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside offside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass74,790 miles (+3,975)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 74,790 miles
- Test number
- 431534242752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,815 miles (+3,880)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 70,815 miles
- Test number
- 777316302385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,935 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 66,935 miles
- Test number
- 387891401306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,931 miles (+5,928)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,931 miles
- Test number
- 205319191272
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass61,003 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 61,003 miles
- Test number
- 573448390296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,970 miles (+6,472)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,970 miles
- Test number
- 954884690254
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished
- NoteFront discs rusty
Pass54,498 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 54,498 miles
- Test number
- 111238889276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Questions about K85 FWA
- Does K85 FWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K85 FWA is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K85 FWA?
- The MOT on K85 FWA is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K85 FWA done?
- K85 FWA was recorded at 93,257 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 2,384 miles a year.
- Has K85 FWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K85 FWA has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on K85 FWA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K85 FWA find?
- K85 FWA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: drivers seat belt buckle casing missing; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension components has corrosion, and 5 more.
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