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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

K21 RELMOT history

K21 REL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

K21 REL red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
186,277 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 REL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 REL was last recorded at 186,277 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 1,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,733 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,544 miles
Average per year
4,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,277 miles
  • 2024 – 184,733 miles
  • 2023 – 182,008 miles
  • 2021 – 177,810 miles
  • 2020 – 167,812 miles
  • 2019 – 158,957 miles
  • 2018 – 157,579 miles
  • 2017 – 154,862 miles
  • 2015 – 149,852 miles
  • 2014 – 143,715 miles
  • 2013 – 137,300 miles
  • 2012 – 134,967 miles
  • 2011 – 127,845 miles
  • 2010 – 122,101 miles
  • 2009 – 114,957 miles
  • 2008 – 109,206 miles
  • 2007 – 100,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,277 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,277 miles (+1,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    186,277 miles
    Test number
    135403986449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass184,733 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    184,733 miles
    Test number
    945804526302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail184,733 miles (+2,725)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,733 miles
    Test number
    656224956319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass182,008 miles (+4,198)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    182,008 miles
    Test number
    478878087298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass177,810 miles (+9,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    177,810 miles
    Test number
    922759556130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass167,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    167,812 miles
    Test number
    266599704970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,812 miles (+5)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,812 miles
    Test number
    359606862427
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  8. Fail167,807 miles (+8,850)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,807 miles
    Test number
    210585848331
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner trackrod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber worn resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass158,957 miles (+1,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    158,957 miles
    Test number
    687128888802
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryClean and wax oil all brake pipes

  10. Pass157,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    157,579 miles
    Test number
    868317612729
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClean and wax oil front brake pipes

  11. Fail157,579 miles (+2,717)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,579 miles
    Test number
    353337996349
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClean and wax oil front brake pipes

  12. Pass154,862 miles (+5,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,862 miles
    Test number
    775233851052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass149,852 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    149,852 miles
    Test number
    802289610648
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail149,830 miles (+6,115)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,830 miles
    Test number
    286390293796
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside cracked within swept area (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass143,715 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    143,715 miles
    Test number
    496187754450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail143,673 miles (+6,373)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,673 miles
    Test number
    507765144382
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass137,300 miles (+2,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,300 miles
    Test number
    617291153339
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass134,967 miles (+7,122)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    134,967 miles
    Test number
    877968332335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre side wall craking

  19. Pass127,845 miles (+5,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    127,845 miles
    Test number
    777255821318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass122,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    122,101 miles
    Test number
    813889480265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail122,101 miles (+7,144)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,101 miles
    Test number
    981099280219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass114,957 miles2 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    114,957 miles
    Test number
    891454139103
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth front headlamps slightly insecure
    • NoteBoth front outer CV boots leaking
    • NoteDrivers inner door handle incomplete
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteLow on oil
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NotePlay in steering wheel
    • NoteRear number plate damage
    • NoteSlight play in front steering arms

  23. Fail114,957 miles (+5,751)6 failures3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,957 miles
    Test number
    270464139149
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth front outer CV boots leaking
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteLow on oil
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NotePlay in steering wheel
    • NoteRear number plate damage
    • NoteSlight play in front steering arms

  24. Pass109,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    841269928104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail109,206 miles (+8,924)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    954779518188
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass100,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    100,282 miles
    Test number
    711222337109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 REL

Does K21 REL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K21 REL expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K21 REL?
The MOT on K21 REL expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K21 REL done?
K21 REL was recorded at 186,277 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 4,699 miles a year.
Has K21 REL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 REL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K21 REL 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 K21 REL find?
K21 REL passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member behind bumper.

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