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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L21 YVVMOT history

L21 YVV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 195,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.

L21 YVV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2022
Mileage
195,781 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 YVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L21 YVV was last recorded at 195,781 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 2,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,745 miles · 13 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,036 miles
Average per year
4,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 195,781 miles
  • 2021 – 193,745 miles
  • 2020 – 187,586 miles
  • 2019 – 175,238 miles
  • 2018 – 170,862 miles
  • 2017 – 167,570 miles
  • 2016 – 162,902 miles
  • 2015 – 160,313 miles
  • 2014 – 157,280 miles
  • 2013 – 154,913 miles
  • 2012 – 148,503 miles
  • 2011 – 141,333 miles
  • 2007 – 130,155 miles
  • 2005 – 113,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,781 miles
  • DangerousRear tyre to body clearance very close risk of contact when loaded
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/ step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryLight rubbing of front tyres on full lock

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,781 miles (+2,036)1 dangerous6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,781 miles
    Test number
    707900636398
    • DangerousRear tyre to body clearance very close risk of contact when loaded
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/ step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight rubbing of front tyres on full lock

  2. Pass193,745 miles (+6,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    193,745 miles
    Test number
    393479017605
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,586 miles (+12,348)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,586 miles
    Test number
    232753901408
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass175,238 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,238 miles
    Test number
    506701530274
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  5. Fail175,105 miles (+4,243)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,105 miles
    Test number
    724015420911
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  6. Pass170,862 miles (+3,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    170,862 miles
    Test number
    644242940636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass167,570 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,570 miles
    Test number
    117674996266
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail167,565 miles (+4,663)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,565 miles
    Test number
    837553347902
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass162,902 miles (+2,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    162,902 miles
    Test number
    367780455810
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle body corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis corroded

  10. Pass160,313 miles (+3,033)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,313 miles
    Test number
    567725225115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass157,280 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    157,280 miles
    Test number
    228568814141
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail157,274 miles (+2,361)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,274 miles
    Test number
    669105214141
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass154,913 miles (+6,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    154,913 miles
    Test number
    607025213178
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  14. Pass148,503 miles (+7,170)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,503 miles
    Test number
    176714902128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass141,333 miles (+25)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    141,333 miles
    Test number
    496667011154
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth sills corroded
    • NoteFront pads worn low
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

  16. Fail141,308 miles (+11,153)7 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    259248601128
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth sills corroded
    • NoteFront pads worn low
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

  17. Pass130,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    130,155 miles
    Test number
    421901947182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,155 miles (+17,029)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,155 miles
    Test number
    202338437134
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass113,126 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    113,126 miles
    Test number
    481226335389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroding

  20. Fail113,126 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,126 miles
    Test number
    712306435317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroding

Questions about L21 YVV

Does L21 YVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 YVV expired on 27 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 YVV?
The MOT on L21 YVV expired on 27 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 YVV done?
L21 YVV was recorded at 195,781 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 4,848 miles a year.
Has L21 YVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 YVV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 YVV 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 YVV find?
L21 YVV failed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: rear tyre to body clearance very close risk of contact when loaded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed, and 8 more.

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