
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc
K85 HYDMOT history
K85 HYD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 124,997 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,777 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K85 HYD
- 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
- 4 Jan 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K85 HYD was last recorded at 124,997 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 124,985 miles · 22 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 3,777 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,997 miles
- 2025 – 122,131 miles
- 2024 – 116,825 miles
- 2023 – 115,224 miles
- 2020 – 114,969 miles
- 2019 – 114,731 miles
- 2018 – 114,721 miles
- 2017 – 109,363 miles
- 2016 – 104,369 miles
- 2015 – 102,700 miles
- 2014 – 100,841 miles
- 2013 – 99,096 miles
- 2012 – 95,307 miles
- 2011 – 90,518 miles
- 2010 – 86,495 miles
- 2009 – 81,672 miles
- 2008 – 71,878 miles
- 2007 – 61,241 miles
- 2006 – 52,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,997 miles (+12)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 124,997 miles
- Test number
- 529357962466
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail124,985 miles (+2,854)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,985 miles
- Test number
- 138495992880
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass122,131 miles (+12)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 122,131 miles
- Test number
- 583800032391
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail122,119 miles (+5,294)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,119 miles
- Test number
- 846763193610
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass116,825 miles (+1,601)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 116,825 miles
- Test number
- 114615230629
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass115,224 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 115,224 miles
- Test number
- 843094738659
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of general corrosion
Fail115,224 miles (+255)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,224 miles
- Test number
- 188662840715
- Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of general corrosion
Pass114,969 miles (+238)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 114,969 miles
- Test number
- 110885446607
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass114,731 miles (+10)1 minor24 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 114,731 miles
- Test number
- 421362199621
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around the windowscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath of vehicle
Fail114,721 miles (+5,358)1 dangerous8 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,721 miles
- Test number
- 563881465251
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch by washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip, loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower door corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,363 miles (+4,994)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 109,363 miles
- Test number
- 487905048700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,369 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 104,369 miles
- Test number
- 294355260015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnable to see brake pads
Fail104,369 miles (+1,669)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,369 miles
- Test number
- 246226385565
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnable to see brake pads
Pass102,700 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 102,700 miles
- Test number
- 246130895475
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail102,700 miles (+1,859)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,700 miles
- Test number
- 398809985100
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass100,841 miles (+1,745)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 100,841 miles
- Test number
- 986647494171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteUnable to see front pads
Pass99,096 miles (+3,789)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,096 miles
- Test number
- 187680013262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 95,307 miles
- Test number
- 369026282233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,307 miles (+4,789)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,307 miles
- Test number
- 955723882210
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAlternater belt slipping
Pass90,518 miles (+4,023)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 90,518 miles
- Test number
- 629645081247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,495 miles (+4,823)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 86,495 miles
- Test number
- 313194670448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,672 miles (+9,794)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 81,672 miles
- Test number
- 621798279214
- NoteBoth front brakes and nearside rear brakes juddering slightly
- NoteChip in windscreen
Pass71,878 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 71,878 miles
- Test number
- 622160788242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,868 miles (+10,627)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,868 miles
- Test number
- 853935878284
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass61,241 miles (+8,945)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 61,241 miles
- Test number
- 722406777286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 52,296 miles
- Test number
- 151364606389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K85 HYD
- Does K85 HYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K85 HYD is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K85 HYD?
- The MOT on K85 HYD is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K85 HYD done?
- K85 HYD was recorded at 124,997 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,777 miles a year.
- Has K85 HYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K85 HYD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on K85 HYD 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 K85 HYD find?
- K85 HYD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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