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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,496 cc

M586 VKUMOT history

M586 VKU is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 289,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

M586 VKU red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
289,045 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M586 VKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M586 VKU was last recorded at 289,045 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 13,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,627 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,418 miles
Average per year
11,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 289,045 miles
  • 2024 – 275,627 miles
  • 2023 – 262,459 miles
  • 2022 – 248,531 miles
  • 2021 – 234,500 miles
  • 2020 – 221,675 miles
  • 2019 – 199,986 miles
  • 2018 – 184,743 miles
  • 2017 – 172,251 miles
  • 2016 – 155,577 miles
  • 2015 – 132,862 miles
  • 2014 – 108,026 miles
  • 2013 – 94,622 miles
  • 2012 – 90,306 miles
  • 2011 – 86,589 miles
  • 2009 – 81,475 miles
  • 2008 – 78,065 miles
  • 2007 – 75,010 miles
  • 2006 – 72,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass289,045 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass289,045 miles (+13,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    289,045 miles
    Test number
    397330706460
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass275,627 miles (+13,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    275,627 miles
    Test number
    827653622579
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass262,459 miles (+13,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    262,459 miles
    Test number
    402824149969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill, slight damage from jacking area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass248,531 miles (+14,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    248,531 miles
    Test number
    968028847002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass234,500 miles (+12,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    234,500 miles
    Test number
    994472814688
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass221,675 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    221,675 miles
    Test number
    112415677947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail221,671 miles (+21,685)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,671 miles
    Test number
    439282591812
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch and sill and box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass199,986 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    199,986 miles
    Test number
    850240632981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail199,983 miles (+15,240)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,983 miles
    Test number
    288044612207
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting siil has hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass184,743 miles (+12,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    184,743 miles
    Test number
    908545125814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass172,251 miles (+16,674)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    172,251 miles
    Test number
    325211617569
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes not visable

  12. Pass155,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,577 miles
    Test number
    512717763414
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings noisy
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering inner joints

  13. Fail155,577 miles (+22,715)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,577 miles
    Test number
    584333527778
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings noisy
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering inner joints

  14. Fail132,862 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,862 miles
    Test number
    369850475058
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass132,862 miles (+24,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,862 miles
    Test number
    876760075051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass108,026 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,026 miles
    Test number
    488822574017
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail108,026 miles (+13,404)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,026 miles
    Test number
    879952074072
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass94,622 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,622 miles
    Test number
    395941973080
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass90,306 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,306 miles
    Test number
    186293182059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,589 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,589 miles
    Test number
    608173361098
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTowbar mount frame partly removed

  21. Fail86,589 miles (+5,114)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,589 miles
    Test number
    195342161466
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTowbar mount frame partly removed

  22. Pass81,475 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,475 miles
    Test number
    262519779220
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass78,065 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,065 miles
    Test number
    721352348238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,010 miles (+2,474)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,010 miles
    Test number
    410201027232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrakes squeaky

  25. Pass72,536 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    72,536 miles
    Test number
    780007406253
    • NoteOil leak from engine nat19

Questions about M586 VKU

Does M586 VKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M586 VKU is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on M586 VKU?
The MOT on M586 VKU is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M586 VKU done?
M586 VKU was recorded at 289,045 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 11,243 miles a year.
Has M586 VKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M586 VKU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on M586 VKU 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 M586 VKU find?
M586 VKU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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