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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

L21 SWPMOT history

L21 SWP is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 299,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

L21 SWP black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
299,417 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

L21 SWP was last recorded at 299,417 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 5,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2019: 246,228 miles, lower than 256,630 miles on 1 Dec 2018.

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
293,486 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,931 miles
Average per year
12,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 299,417 miles
  • 2024 – 293,486 miles
  • 2023 – 290,567 miles
  • 2022 – 288,338 miles
  • 2021 – 282,379 miles
  • 2020 – 273,705 miles
  • 2019 – 246,228 miles
  • 2018 – 256,630 miles
  • 2017 – 251,091 miles
  • 2016 – 243,063 miles
  • 2015 – 229,957 miles
  • 2014 – 219,994 miles
  • 2013 – 206,481 miles
  • 2012 – 194,490 miles
  • 2011 – 163,020 miles
  • 2010 – 129,119 miles
  • 2009 – 93,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass299,417 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass299,417 miles (+5,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    299,417 miles
    Test number
    871566397679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass293,486 miles (+2,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    293,486 miles
    Test number
    927073541701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass290,567 miles (+2,229)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    290,567 miles
    Test number
    161584625446
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass288,338 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    288,338 miles
    Test number
    539011586938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass282,379 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    282,379 miles
    Test number
    280901337728
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail282,379 miles (+8,674)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,379 miles
    Test number
    877668678971
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass273,705 miles (+27,477)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    273,705 miles
    Test number
    136304941722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass246,228 miles (-10,402)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    246,228 miles
    Test number
    662535289316
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass256,630 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    256,630 miles
    Test number
    685947805684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass251,091 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    251,091 miles
    Test number
    941247665309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass243,063 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    243,063 miles
    Test number
    299115496453
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Fail243,060 miles (+13,103)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,060 miles
    Test number
    883079161582
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass229,957 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    229,957 miles
    Test number
    719979615240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail229,956 miles (+9,962)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,956 miles
    Test number
    329298215256
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass219,994 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    219,994 miles
    Test number
    567888644200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail219,990 miles (+13,509)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,990 miles
    Test number
    777957444271
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass206,481 miles (+11,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    206,481 miles
    Test number
    636148313292
    • NoteBoth frnt brake flexis starting to perish

  18. Pass194,490 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    194,490 miles
    Test number
    939694392127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail194,489 miles (+31,469)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,489 miles
    Test number
    177854392152
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass163,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    163,020 miles
    Test number
    546016901239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail163,020 miles (+33,901)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,020 miles
    Test number
    455526101207
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass129,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    129,119 miles
    Test number
    180462800270
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail129,119 miles (+35,936)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,119 miles
    Test number
    254852500276
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass93,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,183 miles
    Test number
    501268109222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Fail93,163 miles1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,163 miles
    Test number
    141688709235
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Questions about L21 SWP

Does L21 SWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 SWP expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 SWP?
The MOT on L21 SWP expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 SWP done?
L21 SWP was recorded at 299,417 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 12,756 miles a year.
Has L21 SWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SWP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L21 SWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 SWP find?
L21 SWP passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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