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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

K21 WCLMOT history

K21 WCL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

K21 WCL black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
153,400 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 WCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 WCL was last recorded at 153,400 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2020: 142,501 miles, lower than 142,601 miles on 25 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,992 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
408 miles
Average per year
7,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,400 miles
  • 2025 – 152,992 miles
  • 2024 – 151,891 miles
  • 2023 – 151,472 miles
  • 2022 – 150,197 miles
  • 2021 – 148,537 miles
  • 2020 – 142,501 miles
  • 2019 – 142,600 miles
  • 2017 – 142,278 miles
  • 2016 – 134,006 miles
  • 2015 – 133,045 miles
  • 2014 – 125,038 miles
  • 2013 – 111,693 miles
  • 2012 – 97,241 miles
  • 2011 – 80,776 miles
  • 2010 – 58,513 miles
  • 2009 – 38,773 miles
  • 2008 – 19,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,400 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolent light flashing

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Corrosion on exhaust system

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,400 miles (+408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    153,400 miles
    Test number
    612758839874
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolent light flashing

  2. Pass152,992 miles (+86)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    152,992 miles
    Test number
    741513369209
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear silencers in a poor condition corrosion to external casings

  3. Fail152,906 miles (+1,015)3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,906 miles
    Test number
    516092909627
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear silencers in a poor condition corrosion to external casings

  4. Pass151,891 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,891 miles
    Test number
    699510493383
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail151,881 miles (+409)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,881 miles
    Test number
    866339653126
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass151,472 miles (+1,275)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,472 miles
    Test number
    200194853709
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass150,197 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,197 miles
    Test number
    617486481162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system

  8. Fail150,192 miles (+1,655)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,192 miles
    Test number
    907825453272
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit specified limit is 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system

  9. Pass148,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,537 miles
    Test number
    788614380355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail148,537 miles (+6,036)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,537 miles
    Test number
    524889438126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass142,501 miles (-100)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,501 miles
    Test number
    419836136586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped in zone A

  12. Fail142,601 miles (+1)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,601 miles
    Test number
    952780036581
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped in zone A

  13. Fail142,600 miles (+322)7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,600 miles
    Test number
    711599040107
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail142,278 miles (+8,272)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,278 miles
    Test number
    442032988743
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass134,006 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    134,006 miles
    Test number
    425285480985
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail133,045 miles (+8,007)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,045 miles
    Test number
    814475628670
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass125,038 miles (+13,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,038 miles
    Test number
    198033654267
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass111,693 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,693 miles
    Test number
    258180863270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,627 miles (+13,386)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,627 miles
    Test number
    137221033271
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass97,241 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,241 miles
    Test number
    539295432299
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail97,241 miles (+16,465)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,241 miles
    Test number
    947664232205
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass80,776 miles (+22,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    217807301261
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass58,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,513 miles
    Test number
    141502910236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,513 miles (+19,740)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,513 miles
    Test number
    200722810246
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass38,773 miles (+18,982)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,773 miles
    Test number
    320797799115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,791 miles
    Test number
    224092198102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 WCL

Does K21 WCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 WCL is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 WCL?
The MOT on K21 WCL is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 WCL done?
K21 WCL was recorded at 153,400 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,393 miles a year.
Has K21 WCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 WCL has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 WCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K21 WCL find?
K21 WCL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod, and 2 more.

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