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Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White and Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

121 DTMOT history

121 DT is a white and blue petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
85,980 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
121 DT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

121 DT was last recorded at 85,980 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 2,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,188 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,792 miles
Average per year
3,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,980 miles
  • 2024 – 83,188 miles
  • 2023 – 78,133 miles
  • 2022 – 76,188 miles
  • 2021 – 74,764 miles
  • 2020 – 73,395 miles
  • 2019 – 73,152 miles
  • 2018 – 71,862 miles
  • 2017 – 70,047 miles
  • 2016 – 68,470 miles
  • 2014 – 65,860 miles
  • 2012 – 60,817 miles
  • 2011 – 57,283 miles
  • 2010 – 49,177 miles
  • 2009 – 40,980 miles
  • 2008 – 31,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,980 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All direction indicators not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,980 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,980 miles
    Test number
    147226456490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,188 miles
    Test number
    220539210172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail83,188 miles (+5,055)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,188 miles
    Test number
    958927972439
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass78,133 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,133 miles
    Test number
    498550365690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,188 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,188 miles
    Test number
    257942529201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,764 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,764 miles
    Test number
    226916535409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,491 miles (+1,096)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,491 miles
    Test number
    335811730117
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

  8. Pass73,395 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,395 miles
    Test number
    346629642048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,152 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,152 miles
    Test number
    871101157245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,140 miles (+1,278)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,140 miles
    Test number
    996572167880
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass71,862 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,862 miles
    Test number
    933258997595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,857 miles (+22)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,857 miles
    Test number
    934698082744
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail71,835 miles (+1,788)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,835 miles
    Test number
    148854482152
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH ! (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Hazard warning switch inoperative All 3 indicators not operating with hazard switch (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass70,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,047 miles
    Test number
    619700269707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,047 miles (+1,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,047 miles
    Test number
    147733947773
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  16. Pass68,470 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,470 miles
    Test number
    853616130584
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail68,462 miles (+2,602)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,462 miles
    Test number
    553383205347
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass65,860 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,860 miles
    Test number
    295346634152
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail65,818 miles (+5,001)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    985394834126
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass60,817 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,817 miles
    Test number
    679167162124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,805 miles (+29)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,805 miles
    Test number
    606974742164
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail60,776 miles (+3,493)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,776 miles
    Test number
    376268232184
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteN/s/r outer driveshaft gaitor split

  23. Pass57,283 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    926697481033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,177 miles
    Test number
    464487390078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,175 miles (+8,195)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,175 miles
    Test number
    542487990040
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass40,980 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,980 miles
    Test number
    130447709166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,976 miles (+9,761)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    260314509444
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  28. Pass31,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,215 miles
    Test number
    194464898025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 121 DT

What vehicle is registration 121 DT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 121 DT on a white and blue petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 31 Dec 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 121 DT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 121 DT expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 121 DT?
The MOT on 121 DT expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 121 DT done?
121 DT was recorded at 85,980 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 3,134 miles a year.
Has 121 DT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 121 DT has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 121 DT 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 121 DT find?
121 DT passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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