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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L21 NGWMOT history

L21 NGW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

L21 NGW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
188,814 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 NGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
3 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 NGW was last recorded at 188,814 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,271 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,543 miles
Average per year
3,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,814 miles
  • 2025 – 187,271 miles
  • 2024 – 185,666 miles
  • 2023 – 185,624 miles
  • 2021 – 183,792 miles
  • 2020 – 177,247 miles
  • 2019 – 173,062 miles
  • 2018 – 170,651 miles
  • 2017 – 165,622 miles
  • 2016 – 155,385 miles
  • 2015 – 155,334 miles
  • 2014 – 153,987 miles
  • 2013 – 147,475 miles
  • 2012 – 140,861 miles
  • 2011 – 137,154 miles
  • 2010 – 133,282 miles
  • 2009 – 130,099 miles
  • 2008 – 127,044 miles
  • 2007 – 122,934 miles
  • 2006 – 119,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,814 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront no fog lights
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNs and os inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryShowing sings of corrosion through out vehicle

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.

  • Coolant leak heater hose

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,814 miles (+1,543)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    188,814 miles
    Test number
    976459282349
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront no fog lights
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs and os inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryShowing sings of corrosion through out vehicle
  2. Pass187,271 miles (+1,605)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    187,271 miles
    Test number
    435928436297
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease slightly around inner clip
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, has been repaired and has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShowing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
  3. Pass185,666 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    185,666 miles
    Test number
    263185422742
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under arch repaired- covered underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under arch & outrigger repaired -covered underseal
  4. Fail185,659 miles (+35)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,659 miles
    Test number
    825958462225
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under arch repaired- covered underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under arch & outrigger repaired -covered underseal
  5. Fail185,624 miles (+1,832)18 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,624 miles
    Test number
    773109595796
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure brackets and mountings corroded away and missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to the condition of the exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door hinge insecure side sliding door upper securing mech insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/inner arch/lower bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door check strap broken
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass183,792 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    183,792 miles
    Test number
    191715272605
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak heater hose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail183,789 miles (+6,542)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,789 miles
    Test number
    249173069104
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak heater hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass177,247 miles (+4,185)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    177,247 miles
    Test number
    875006441168
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak heater hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass173,062 miles (+2,411)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    173,062 miles
    Test number
    529529344344
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak heater hose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass170,651 miles (+5,029)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,651 miles
    Test number
    721918041120
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak heater hose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid quality poor
  11. Pass165,622 miles (+10,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    165,622 miles
    Test number
    791407351139
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak heater hose
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass155,385 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    155,385 miles
    Test number
    213255008967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,334 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    155,334 miles
    Test number
    319060235067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,987 miles (+6,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    153,987 miles
    Test number
    746276104083
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass147,475 miles (+6,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    147,475 miles
    Test number
    958144613036
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  16. Pass140,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    140,861 miles
    Test number
    347312012069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,861 miles (+3,707)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,861 miles
    Test number
    568582712064
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass137,154 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    137,154 miles
    Test number
    557073751048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail137,137 miles (+3,855)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,137 miles
    Test number
    736162651054
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail133,282 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,282 miles
    Test number
    160556040498
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass133,282 miles (+3,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    133,282 miles
    Test number
    914486240004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass130,099 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    130,099 miles
    Test number
    483814259093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass127,044 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    127,044 miles
    Test number
    712641958050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass122,934 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    122,934 miles
    Test number
    473790557076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    119,092 miles
    Test number
    444149346056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 NGW

Does L21 NGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 NGW is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 NGW?
The MOT on L21 NGW is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 NGW done?
L21 NGW was recorded at 188,814 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 3,440 miles a year.
Has L21 NGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 NGW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 NGW 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 NGW find?
L21 NGW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; front no fog lights, and 3 more.

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