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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

K85 KCLMOT history

K85 KCL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

K85 KCL red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
124,822 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K85 KCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K85 KCL was last recorded at 124,822 miles on 14 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,812 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,822 miles
  • 2023 – 122,207 miles
  • 2022 – 119,962 miles
  • 2021 – 114,272 miles
  • 2019 – 112,451 miles
  • 2018 – 111,660 miles
  • 2017 – 108,559 miles
  • 2015 – 108,517 miles
  • 2014 – 107,735 miles
  • 2013 – 104,525 miles
  • 2012 – 95,224 miles
  • 2011 – 85,821 miles
  • 2010 – 75,210 miles
  • 2009 – 74,069 miles
  • 2008 – 71,798 miles
  • 2007 – 67,675 miles
  • 2006 – 62,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,822 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,822 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,822 miles
    Test number
    145175210134
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail124,812 miles (+2,605)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,812 miles
    Test number
    657791033793
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass122,207 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,207 miles
    Test number
    611338610870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,962 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,962 miles
    Test number
    180686298420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,272 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,272 miles
    Test number
    220691548106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,451 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,451 miles
    Test number
    716635443535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,660 miles
    Test number
    921683628627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,660 miles (+3,101)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,660 miles
    Test number
    632298971865
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass108,559 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,559 miles
    Test number
    144630342058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail108,546 miles (+29)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,546 miles
    Test number
    780976419010
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail108,517 miles (+782)1 dangerous14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,517 miles
    Test number
    588343285190
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  12. Pass107,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,735 miles
    Test number
    155973584162
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail107,735 miles (+3,210)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,735 miles
    Test number
    478559774123
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass104,525 miles (+9,301)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,525 miles
    Test number
    265098633475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,224 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,224 miles
    Test number
    589869022106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail95,224 miles (+9,403)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,224 miles
    Test number
    788829722151
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass85,821 miles (+10,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,821 miles
    Test number
    975072331142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass75,210 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,210 miles
    Test number
    560790030150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside and offside rear arches corroded
    • NoteNearside inner and and outer sill corroded

  19. Fail75,210 miles (+1,141)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,210 miles
    Test number
    690613010181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteN/s inner & outter sill corroded

  20. Pass74,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,069 miles
    Test number
    280765019196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,069 miles (+2,271)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,069 miles
    Test number
    701333319132
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass71,798 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,798 miles
    Test number
    224834118441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,797 miles (+4,122)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,797 miles
    Test number
    851972918112
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  24. Pass67,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,675 miles
    Test number
    794250207123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,675 miles (+5,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,675 miles
    Test number
    610140407122
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

  26. Pass62,468 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,468 miles
    Test number
    234787116113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,394 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,394 miles
    Test number
    311269506117
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about K85 KCL

Does K85 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K85 KCL is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K85 KCL?
The MOT on K85 KCL is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K85 KCL done?
K85 KCL was recorded at 124,822 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,111 miles a year.
Has K85 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K85 KCL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K85 KCL 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 KCL find?
K85 KCL passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes x2; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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