
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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)
Pass155,385 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 155,385 miles
- Test number
- 213255008967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,334 miles (+1,347)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 155,334 miles
- Test number
- 319060235067
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass147,475 miles (+6,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 147,475 miles
- Test number
- 958144613036
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass140,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 140,861 miles
- Test number
- 347312012069
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass137,154 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 137,154 miles
- Test number
- 557073751048
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass130,099 miles (+3,055)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 130,099 miles
- Test number
- 483814259093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,044 miles (+4,110)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 127,044 miles
- Test number
- 712641958050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,934 miles (+3,842)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 122,934 miles
- Test number
- 473790557076
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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