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Volkswagen Crafter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,461 cc

L21 BCSMOT history

L21 BCS is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
197,511 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BCS was last recorded at 197,511 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,619 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,892 miles
Average per year
8,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,511 miles
  • 2025 – 194,619 miles
  • 2024 – 192,065 miles
  • 2023 – 188,063 miles
  • 2022 – 185,787 miles
  • 2021 – 177,762 miles
  • 2020 – 174,675 miles
  • 2019 – 163,751 miles
  • 2018 – 151,250 miles
  • 2017 – 144,797 miles
  • 2016 – 139,095 miles
  • 2015 – 134,458 miles
  • 2014 – 129,854 miles
  • 2013 – 126,573 miles
  • 2011 – 110,150 miles
  • 2010 – 70,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,511 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s front body marker light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s rear hub seal weaping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Small chip in o/s wide angle mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,511 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    197,511 miles
    Test number
    369510318853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,619 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    194,619 miles
    Test number
    146228595169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass192,065 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    192,065 miles
    Test number
    118138488802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,063 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    188,063 miles
    Test number
    728473165038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,787 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    185,787 miles
    Test number
    429140373771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass177,762 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    177,762 miles
    Test number
    739336969654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,675 miles (+10,924)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,675 miles
    Test number
    758469636943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    163,751 miles
    Test number
    600618518788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail163,751 miles (+12,501)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,751 miles
    Test number
    786891279247
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass151,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    151,250 miles
    Test number
    684726971738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side marker light inoperative
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on display
    • AdvisorySigns of light blue smoke emitted when engine speed raised but not excessive at time of test

  11. Fail151,250 miles (+6,453)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,250 miles
    Test number
    401773872801
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side marker light inoperative
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on display
    • AdvisorySigns of light blue smoke emitted when engine speed raised but not excessive at time of test

  12. Pass144,797 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,797 miles
    Test number
    162223809504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,783 miles (+5,688)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,783 miles
    Test number
    944393981798
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass139,095 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,095 miles
    Test number
    571119134372
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryN/s front body marker light inop
    • AdvisoryN/s rear hub seal weaping
    • AdvisorySmall chip in o/s wide angle mirror

  15. Fail139,093 miles (+4,635)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,093 miles
    Test number
    675801855319
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryN/s front body marker light inop
    • AdvisoryN/s rear hub seal weaping
    • AdvisorySmall chip in o/s wide angle mirror

  16. Pass134,458 miles (+4,604)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    134,458 miles
    Test number
    448148065008
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass129,854 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    129,854 miles
    Test number
    398481174043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,848 miles (+3,275)1 dangerous13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,848 miles
    Test number
    728599054032
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass126,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    126,573 miles
    Test number
    108876413455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail126,573 miles (+16,423)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,573 miles
    Test number
    379031513099
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass110,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    548136151398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,150 miles (+39,595)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    405375151391
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass70,555 miles (+902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    631155150399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail69,653 miles8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    633698540341
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L21 BCS

Does L21 BCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BCS is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 BCS?
The MOT on L21 BCS is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 BCS done?
L21 BCS was recorded at 197,511 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 8,422 miles a year.
Has L21 BCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BCS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L21 BCS 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 L21 BCS find?
L21 BCS passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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