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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

K21 ROYMOT history

K21 ROY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

K21 ROY black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
179,853 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 ROY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 ROY was last recorded at 179,853 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 7,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,266 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,587 miles
Average per year
10,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,853 miles
  • 2025 – 172,266 miles
  • 2024 – 162,878 miles
  • 2023 – 152,772 miles
  • 2022 – 142,015 miles
  • 2021 – 130,810 miles
  • 2020 – 120,747 miles
  • 2019 – 108,239 miles
  • 2018 – 92,905 miles
  • 2017 – 83,816 miles
  • 2016 – 70,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,853 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

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.

  • Wipers starting to smear screen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,853 miles (+7,587)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    179,853 miles
    Test number
    334998817206
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  2. Pass172,266 miles (+9,388)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    172,266 miles
    Test number
    126726216379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,878 miles (+10,106)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,878 miles
    Test number
    240708977422
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,772 miles (+103)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,772 miles
    Test number
    467394004087
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail152,669 miles (+10,654)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,669 miles
    Test number
    661165020878
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,015 miles (+126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,015 miles
    Test number
    483068429710
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear screen

  7. Fail141,889 miles (+11,079)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,889 miles
    Test number
    412107496992
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear screen

  8. Pass130,810 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,810 miles
    Test number
    367030114511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail130,810 miles (+10,063)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,810 miles
    Test number
    694605364971
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,747 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,747 miles
    Test number
    992975402995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail120,740 miles (+12,501)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,740 miles
    Test number
    420354665236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine/gearbox rattling

  12. Pass108,239 miles (+15,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,239 miles
    Test number
    922976210934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear screen

  13. Pass92,905 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,905 miles
    Test number
    101568199349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail92,904 miles (+9,088)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,904 miles
    Test number
    578429978171
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff

  15. Pass83,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,816 miles
    Test number
    358751302734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail83,816 miles (+13,300)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,816 miles
    Test number
    537840248654
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    267095515859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail in it

Questions about K21 ROY

Does K21 ROY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 ROY is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 ROY?
The MOT on K21 ROY is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 ROY done?
K21 ROY was recorded at 179,853 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 10,837 miles a year.
Has K21 ROY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 ROY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on K21 ROY 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 ROY find?
K21 ROY passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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