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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

T788 KBVMOT history

T788 KBV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 130,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,338 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 KBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 KBV was last recorded at 130,338 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,612 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,726 miles
Average per year
2,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,338 miles
  • 2025 – 126,612 miles
  • 2024 – 123,886 miles
  • 2023 – 119,933 miles
  • 2022 – 117,758 miles
  • 2021 – 115,041 miles
  • 2020 – 107,588 miles
  • 2019 – 106,276 miles
  • 2018 – 104,898 miles
  • 2017 – 103,022 miles
  • 2016 – 101,014 miles
  • 2015 – 100,467 miles
  • 2014 – 96,560 miles
  • 2013 – 93,825 miles
  • 2012 – 92,559 miles
  • 2011 – 90,845 miles
  • 2010 – 88,500 miles
  • 2009 – 85,629 miles
  • 2008 – 83,229 miles
  • 2007 – 81,101 miles
  • 2006 – 79,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,338 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,338 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,338 miles
    Test number
    495878211146
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

  2. Fail130,331 miles (+3,719)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,331 miles
    Test number
    169905564692
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

  3. Pass126,612 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,612 miles
    Test number
    529326007842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,886 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,886 miles
    Test number
    205124043775
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail123,886 miles (+3,953)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,886 miles
    Test number
    544462171659
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,933 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,933 miles
    Test number
    242420394707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,758 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,758 miles
    Test number
    652716272684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,041 miles (+7,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,041 miles
    Test number
    442067280782
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGears stiff

  9. Pass107,588 miles (+1,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,588 miles
    Test number
    577781230350
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked between treads

  10. Pass106,276 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,276 miles
    Test number
    506333590275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,275 miles (+1,377)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,275 miles
    Test number
    492955907648
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass104,898 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    833779156326
    • AdvisoryO/S front crossmember starting to corrode

  13. Pass103,022 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,022 miles
    Test number
    450588451228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,014 miles (+547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,014 miles
    Test number
    298329116610
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  15. Pass100,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,467 miles
    Test number
    403249707831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail100,467 miles (+3,907)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,467 miles
    Test number
    140429948889
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass96,560 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    826534214117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,825 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    689336303128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail93,825 miles (+1,266)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    128816903141
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs are badly corroded
    • NoteRear wiper is split

  20. Pass92,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,559 miles
    Test number
    705516692096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,559 miles (+1,714)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,559 miles
    Test number
    256539882042
    • FailureBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass90,845 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,845 miles
    Test number
    119078491444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll four road tyres badly perished

  23. Fail90,845 miles (+2,345)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,845 miles
    Test number
    288167591069
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll for tyres badly perished

  24. Fail88,500 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    113745300165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll four road tyres perished

  25. Pass88,500 miles (+2,871)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    660425300178
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll four road tyres perished

  26. Fail85,629 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,629 miles
    Test number
    572987609171
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass85,629 miles (+2,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,629 miles
    Test number
    874337209108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass83,229 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,229 miles
    Test number
    451709708119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass81,101 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    270584817198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail79,343 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    780614226176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  31. Pass79,343 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    920674026176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass77,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    77,918 miles
    Test number
    160632236418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T788 KBV

Does T788 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T788 KBV is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T788 KBV?
The MOT on T788 KBV is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T788 KBV done?
T788 KBV was recorded at 130,338 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,552 miles a year.
Has T788 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 KBV has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T788 KBV 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 T788 KBV find?
T788 KBV passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items.

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