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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

KFJ 85MOT history

KFJ 85 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

KFJ 85 blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
195,375 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KFJ 85
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KFJ 85 was last recorded at 195,375 miles on 8 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,373 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
12,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,375 miles
  • 2025 – 187,358 miles
  • 2024 – 178,723 miles
  • 2023 – 175,546 miles
  • 2022 – 167,342 miles
  • 2021 – 164,782 miles
  • 2020 – 151,941 miles
  • 2019 – 134,042 miles
  • 2018 – 110,376 miles
  • 2017 – 92,349 miles
  • 2016 – 79,749 miles
  • 2015 – 62,662 miles
  • 2014 – 44,006 miles
  • 2013 – 31,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,375 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,375 miles (+2)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    195,375 miles
    Test number
    378991271056
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail195,373 miles (+8,015)1 dangerous4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,373 miles
    Test number
    442348232866
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass187,358 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    187,358 miles
    Test number
    176687364402
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail187,357 miles (+8,634)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,357 miles
    Test number
    467025509950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass178,723 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    178,723 miles
    Test number
    443045541772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail178,720 miles (+3,174)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,720 miles
    Test number
    173304872575
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass175,546 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    175,546 miles
    Test number
    704874403368
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail175,546 miles (+8,204)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,546 miles
    Test number
    989827372100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass167,342 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    167,342 miles
    Test number
    194579217593
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail167,340 miles (+2,558)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,340 miles
    Test number
    167591390638
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass164,782 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    164,782 miles
    Test number
    944033542978
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail164,779 miles (+12,838)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,779 miles
    Test number
    668937183856
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass151,941 miles (+45)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    151,941 miles
    Test number
    699982150456
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail151,896 miles (+17,854)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,896 miles
    Test number
    211632244432
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass134,042 miles (+23,666)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,042 miles
    Test number
    522872255631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass110,376 miles (+18,027)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,376 miles
    Test number
    434286553837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass92,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    547555269868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing

  18. Fail92,349 miles (+12,600)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    294633113145
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing

  19. Pass79,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,749 miles
    Test number
    540922011844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,749 miles (+17,087)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,749 miles
    Test number
    618056560577
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass62,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,662 miles
    Test number
    225022535138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail62,662 miles (+18,656)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,662 miles
    Test number
    838902535117
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass44,006 miles (+12,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,006 miles
    Test number
    686649124183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass31,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,879 miles
    Test number
    355531323077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KFJ 85

What vehicle is registration KFJ 85 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KFJ 85 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jan 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KFJ 85 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KFJ 85 is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on KFJ 85?
The MOT on KFJ 85 is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KFJ 85 done?
KFJ 85 was recorded at 195,375 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 12,300 miles a year.
Has KFJ 85 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KFJ 85 has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on KFJ 85 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 KFJ 85 find?
KFJ 85 passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface, and 2 more.

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