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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

K88 DKWMOT history

K88 DKW is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

K88 DKW black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
162,169 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 DKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 DKW was last recorded at 162,169 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 1,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2020: 120,545 miles, lower than 137,420 miles on 26 Apr 2019.

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
160,224 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,945 miles
Average per year
6,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,169 miles
  • 2024 – 160,224 miles
  • 2023 – 157,929 miles
  • 2022 – 150,998 miles
  • 2021 – 146,570 miles
  • 2020 – 142,273 miles
  • 2019 – 137,420 miles
  • 2018 – 129,454 miles
  • 2016 – 122,332 miles
  • 2015 – 110,407 miles
  • 2014 – 97,340 miles
  • 2013 – 79,947 miles
  • 2012 – 64,179 miles
  • 2011 – 61,829 miles
  • 2010 – 59,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,169 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,169 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    162,169 miles
    Test number
    798486804352
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,169 miles (+1,945)2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,169 miles
    Test number
    911412034120
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass160,224 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,224 miles
    Test number
    115677161416
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,224 miles (+2,295)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,224 miles
    Test number
    671182709892
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,929 miles
    Test number
    725540002715
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,929 miles (+6,931)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,929 miles
    Test number
    927040372103
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,998 miles (+4,428)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,998 miles
    Test number
    104422903476
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass146,570 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,570 miles
    Test number
    908487972644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail146,559 miles (+4,286)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,559 miles
    Test number
    193584983444
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,273 miles (+21,728)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,273 miles
    Test number
    109713660966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,545 miles (-16,875)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,545 miles
    Test number
    744361983164
    • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass137,420 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,420 miles
    Test number
    777335868516
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail137,240 miles (+7,786)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,240 miles
    Test number
    632589233917
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass129,454 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,454 miles
    Test number
    216748550323
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light displayed

  15. Fail129,433 miles (+7,101)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,433 miles
    Test number
    317331312455
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light displayed

  16. Pass122,332 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    122,332 miles
    Test number
    829138870365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,261 miles (+11,854)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,261 miles
    Test number
    714229377752
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass110,407 miles (+13,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,407 miles
    Test number
    194259733713
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s ( rear ) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront o/s and n/s tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass97,340 miles (+17,393)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,340 miles
    Test number
    267835234349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    587384933385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,947 miles (+15,768)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    916830933303
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in nearside front and rear tyres and offside rear on tyre walls

  22. Pass64,179 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    409763712412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,829 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    836099281161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,957 miles
    Test number
    703180660142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K88 DKW

Does K88 DKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 DKW is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K88 DKW?
The MOT on K88 DKW is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 DKW done?
K88 DKW was recorded at 162,169 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,638 miles a year.
Has K88 DKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 DKW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 DKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K88 DKW find?
K88 DKW passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot split; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 9 more.

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