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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

L21 NUXMOT history

L21 NUX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 242,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

L21 NUX silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
242,496 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 NUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 NUX was last recorded at 242,496 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,496 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 242,496 miles
  • 2024 – 242,235 miles
  • 2023 – 241,089 miles
  • 2022 – 237,297 miles
  • 2021 – 229,021 miles
  • 2020 – 219,717 miles
  • 2019 – 205,069 miles
  • 2018 – 192,987 miles
  • 2017 – 181,141 miles
  • 2016 – 169,970 miles
  • 2015 – 159,285 miles
  • 2013 – 147,681 miles
  • 2012 – 121,118 miles
  • 2011 – 96,992 miles
  • 2010 – 76,283 miles
  • 2009 – 53,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,496 miles
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    242,496 miles
    Test number
    997357946995
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail242,496 miles (+261)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,496 miles
    Test number
    294018554460
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass242,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    242,235 miles
    Test number
    893127581631
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail242,235 miles (+1,146)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,235 miles
    Test number
    597746126290
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass241,089 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    241,089 miles
    Test number
    789331412851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  6. Fail241,089 miles (+3,792)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,089 miles
    Test number
    965110658623
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe under bonnet was split (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass237,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    237,297 miles
    Test number
    665285289232
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  8. Fail237,297 miles (+8,276)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,297 miles
    Test number
    234216539094
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  9. Pass229,021 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    229,021 miles
    Test number
    244543598774
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  10. Fail229,021 miles (+9,304)4 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,021 miles
    Test number
    108056424480
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass219,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    219,717 miles
    Test number
    236039450347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail219,717 miles (+14,648)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,717 miles
    Test number
    622077535768
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass205,069 miles (+12,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    205,069 miles
    Test number
    844536690050
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass192,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    192,987 miles
    Test number
    112015267155
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  15. Fail192,987 miles (+11,846)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,987 miles
    Test number
    686990739456
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  16. Pass181,141 miles (+11,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    181,141 miles
    Test number
    385667714939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass169,970 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    169,970 miles
    Test number
    421499057788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail169,970 miles (+10,685)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,970 miles
    Test number
    669168869850
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail159,285 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,285 miles
    Test number
    377883935012
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass159,285 miles (+11,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,285 miles
    Test number
    727643835067
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass147,681 miles (+26,563)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    147,681 miles
    Test number
    177205503329
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront arm bushes cracking
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
    • NoteLower ball joint boots cracking
    • NoteOffside front link rod slightly worn
    • NotePad warning light on
    • NoteRear shock bushes splitting

  22. Pass121,118 miles (+24,126)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    538513182200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,992 miles (+20,709)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,992 miles
    Test number
    377133591425
    • NoteO/S under body cover panel broken
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin rusty

  24. Pass76,283 miles (+22,333)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,283 miles
    Test number
    523141590239
    • NoteBit of play in steering rack
    • NoteBoth front wipers a bit smeary
    • NoteNearside front outer brake pad wearing low
    • NoteSome wear to front brake discs
    • NoteStonechips to windscreen
    • NoteUndercutting to rear brake discs

  25. Pass53,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,950 miles
    Test number
    554561209344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 NUX

Does L21 NUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 NUX expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 NUX?
The MOT on L21 NUX expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 NUX done?
L21 NUX was recorded at 242,496 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 11,971 miles a year.
Has L21 NUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 NUX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 NUX 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 NUX find?
L21 NUX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: steering system slightly rough.

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