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Volkswagen Transporter

Beige · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T18 BKYMOT history

T18 BKY is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,926 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 BKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 BKY was last recorded at 163,926 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 8,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,061 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,865 miles
Average per year
10,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,926 miles
  • 2025 – 155,061 miles
  • 2024 – 144,188 miles
  • 2023 – 133,509 miles
  • 2022 – 123,924 miles
  • 2021 – 120,562 miles
  • 2020 – 116,288 miles
  • 2019 – 103,979 miles
  • 2018 – 92,016 miles
  • 2017 – 76,032 miles
  • 2016 – 55,569 miles
  • 2015 – 41,867 miles
  • 2014 – 34,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front wheel rim small crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front & rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,926 miles
    Test number
    285560253808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail163,926 miles (+8,865)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,926 miles
    Test number
    356067190238
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,061 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,061 miles
    Test number
    890678683586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim small crack
    • AdvisoryFront & rear silencer corroded

  4. Fail154,996 miles (+10,808)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,996 miles
    Test number
    842161660699
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275 40 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim small crack
    • AdvisoryFront & rear silencer corroded

  5. Pass144,188 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,188 miles
    Test number
    649488162716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,161 miles (+10,652)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,161 miles
    Test number
    750023498602
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and rear boxes in poor corroded condition.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass133,509 miles (+9,585)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,509 miles
    Test number
    222522489262
    • AdvisoryCentre + Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring testable items

  8. Pass123,924 miles (+3,362)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,924 miles
    Test number
    248346858475
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays /covers obscuring testable components

  9. Pass120,562 miles (+4,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,562 miles
    Test number
    621404596472
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral & rear exhaust silencer boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers obscuring testable components

  10. Pass116,288 miles (+12,309)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,288 miles
    Test number
    121505571092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,979 miles (+11,963)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    771837035768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,016 miles
    Test number
    483713816957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,016 miles (+15,984)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,016 miles
    Test number
    333266945102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,032 miles (+20,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    292850580515
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass55,569 miles (+13,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,569 miles
    Test number
    209867218993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,867 miles (+7,799)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,867 miles
    Test number
    566986915032
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass34,068 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,068 miles
    Test number
    435305704108
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked in tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on both edges & cracked in tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn bald on inner edge & cracked in tread

Questions about T18 BKY

Does T18 BKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 BKY is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 BKY?
The MOT on T18 BKY is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 BKY done?
T18 BKY was recorded at 163,926 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 10,929 miles a year.
Has T18 BKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 BKY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 BKY 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 T18 BKY find?
T18 BKY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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