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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

V8 DKAMOT history

V8 DKA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

V8 DKA silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,507 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DKA was last recorded at 86,507 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,507 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,507 miles
  • 2025 – 84,066 miles
  • 2024 – 81,492 miles
  • 2023 – 78,681 miles
  • 2022 – 76,037 miles
  • 2021 – 72,708 miles
  • 2020 – 69,701 miles
  • 2019 – 67,089 miles
  • 2018 – 60,434 miles
  • 2017 – 56,175 miles
  • 2016 – 53,023 miles
  • 2015 – 51,285 miles
  • 2014 – 48,623 miles
  • 2013 – 46,769 miles
  • 2012 – 43,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,507 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake back plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront subframe rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension arm corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly & 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    813717652965
    • AdvisoryAll brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty
    • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension arm corroded

  2. Fail86,507 miles (+2,441)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    377799317656
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake cable insecure securing brackets rusted off (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryAll warning lights on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty
    • AdvisoryRear both rear suspension arm corroded

  3. Pass84,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    533594552096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,066 miles (+2,574)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    933468274361
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass81,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,492 miles
    Test number
    971406262065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly & 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly & 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail81,492 miles (+2,811)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,492 miles
    Test number
    396032321337
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly & 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly & 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  7. Pass78,681 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,681 miles
    Test number
    468050038136
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail78,681 miles (+2,644)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,681 miles
    Test number
    936514016210
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass76,037 miles (+3,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    434198426939
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass72,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,708 miles
    Test number
    863230608428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Fail72,708 miles (+3,007)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,708 miles
    Test number
    617565906825
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass69,701 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    69,701 miles
    Test number
    796495515656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,089 miles
    Test number
    614606178162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,089 miles (+6,655)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,089 miles
    Test number
    187018175349
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass60,434 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    825515973810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,175 miles
    Test number
    816686988763
    • AdvisoryVehicle has bean modify for camper use and has rear occasional seat fitted

  17. Fail56,173 miles (+3,150)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,173 miles
    Test number
    919787583894
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyre slight cracking
    • AdvisoryVehicle has bean modify for camper use and has rear occasional seat fitted

  18. Pass53,023 miles (+1,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,023 miles
    Test number
    460976182773
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin last quarter (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  19. Pass51,285 miles (+2,662)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    465419905232
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass48,623 miles (+1,854)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    119692314228
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass46,769 miles (+3,147)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,769 miles
    Test number
    377314813229
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass43,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,622 miles
    Test number
    359017222450
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V8 DKA

Does V8 DKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DKA is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 DKA?
The MOT on V8 DKA is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 DKA done?
V8 DKA was recorded at 86,507 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,141 miles a year.
Has V8 DKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DKA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 DKA 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 V8 DKA find?
V8 DKA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: all brake back plates corroded; front subframe rusty; rear both rear suspension arm corroded.

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