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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T378 KAPMOT history

T378 KAP is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 232,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
232,858 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T378 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T378 KAP was last recorded at 232,858 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,633 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
3,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 232,858 miles
  • 2024 – 232,633 miles
  • 2020 – 232,357 miles
  • 2019 – 231,494 miles
  • 2018 – 228,061 miles
  • 2016 – 227,273 miles
  • 2015 – 226,915 miles
  • 2014 – 224,816 miles
  • 2013 – 221,232 miles
  • 2012 – 212,841 miles
  • 2011 – 199,504 miles
  • 2010 – 191,991 miles
  • 2009 – 190,313 miles
  • 2008 – 186,232 miles
  • 2007 – 180,297 miles
  • 2006 – 163,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,858 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    232,858 miles
    Test number
    454539059752
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  2. Pass232,633 miles (+276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    232,633 miles
    Test number
    720332516102
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass232,357 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    232,357 miles
    Test number
    183138366081
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches corroded

  4. Fail232,357 miles (+863)4 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,357 miles
    Test number
    540923483053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches corroded

  5. Pass231,494 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    231,494 miles
    Test number
    243971245818
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES HAVE CORROSION DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail231,494 miles (+3,433)3 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,494 miles
    Test number
    139592050325
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES HAVE CORROSION DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass228,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    228,061 miles
    Test number
    777510841804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail228,061 miles (+788)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,061 miles
    Test number
    938060614849
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass227,273 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    227,273 miles
    Test number
    334359677977
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Fail227,273 miles (+358)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,273 miles
    Test number
    416820932560
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass226,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    226,915 miles
    Test number
    892380258852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail226,915 miles (+2,099)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,915 miles
    Test number
    353895013434
    • DangerousOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp holding water (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside lamp loose fitting

  13. Pass224,816 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    224,816 miles
    Test number
    208676464247
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail224,816 miles (+3,584)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,816 miles
    Test number
    345806464437
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass221,232 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    221,232 miles
    Test number
    355652463290
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail221,230 miles (+8,389)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,230 miles
    Test number
    666786553231
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass212,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    212,841 miles
    Test number
    806228252289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail212,841 miles (+13,337)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,841 miles
    Test number
    947107052249
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass199,504 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    199,504 miles
    Test number
    608214291168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight wear in offside inner rack joint

  20. Fail199,504 miles (+7,513)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,504 miles
    Test number
    148744991184
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight wear in offside inner rack joint

  21. Pass191,991 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    191,991 miles
    Test number
    723187990129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail191,991 miles (+1,678)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,991 miles
    Test number
    834885690142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Fail190,313 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,313 miles
    Test number
    220720689110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass190,313 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    190,313 miles
    Test number
    943650089147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass186,232 miles (+5,935)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    186,232 miles
    Test number
    323007578108
    • NoteAdvise all metal are coated

  26. Pass180,297 miles (+16,915)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    180,297 miles
    Test number
    913553007148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass163,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    163,382 miles
    Test number
    703149216090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail163,382 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,382 miles
    Test number
    602568916010
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Questions about T378 KAP

Does T378 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T378 KAP is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T378 KAP?
The MOT on T378 KAP is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T378 KAP done?
T378 KAP was recorded at 232,858 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,490 miles a year.
Has T378 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T378 KAP has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T378 KAP 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 T378 KAP find?
T378 KAP passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.

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