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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

K97 OLYMOT history

K97 OLY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

K97 OLY black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,174 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K97 OLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K97 OLY was last recorded at 139,174 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,475 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,699 miles
Average per year
8,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,174 miles
  • 2025 – 133,475 miles
  • 2024 – 128,886 miles
  • 2023 – 120,456 miles
  • 2022 – 111,985 miles
  • 2021 – 106,644 miles
  • 2020 – 93,677 miles
  • 2019 – 84,364 miles
  • 2018 – 75,222 miles
  • 2017 – 59,241 miles
  • 2016 – 44,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,174 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Centre exhaust system corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to gearbox.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front edge of bonnet damaged in centre and o/s /f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,174 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,174 miles
    Test number
    260483081912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,475 miles (+4,589)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,475 miles
    Test number
    470755735319
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,886 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,886 miles
    Test number
    117155107604
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,874 miles (+8,418)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,874 miles
    Test number
    140692954802
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,456 miles (+8,471)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,456 miles
    Test number
    325469387029
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass111,985 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    244456698097
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,985 miles (+5,341)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    480707804811
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,644 miles (+12,967)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,644 miles
    Test number
    890971969293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,677 miles
    Test number
    448258143166
    • AdvisoryFront of vehicle damaged - bonnet / bumper / grill etc

  10. Fail93,677 miles (+9,313)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,677 miles
    Test number
    377873512838
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront of vehicle is damaged - bumper / grille etc

  11. Pass84,364 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,364 miles
    Test number
    248570566993
    • AdvisoryFront edge of bonnet damaged in centre and o/s /f

  12. Fail84,355 miles (+9,133)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,355 miles
    Test number
    307436992081
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront edge of bonnet damaged in centre and o/s /f

  13. Pass75,222 miles (+15,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,222 miles
    Test number
    331040575419
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail lamp cracked

  14. Pass59,241 miles (+14,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,241 miles
    Test number
    837691788997
    • AdvisoryFront BRAKE DISCS

  15. Pass44,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,965 miles
    Test number
    420335766912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K97 OLY

Does K97 OLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K97 OLY is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K97 OLY?
The MOT on K97 OLY is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K97 OLY done?
K97 OLY was recorded at 139,174 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,905 miles a year.
Has K97 OLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K97 OLY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on K97 OLY 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 K97 OLY find?
K97 OLY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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