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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S21 FRYMOT history

S21 FRY is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 271,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S21 FRY red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
271,772 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 FRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 FRY was last recorded at 271,772 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,772 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 271,772 miles
  • 2024 – 268,388 miles
  • 2023 – 256,193 miles
  • 2022 – 248,660 miles
  • 2021 – 242,643 miles
  • 2020 – 235,211 miles
  • 2019 – 225,693 miles
  • 2018 – 214,913 miles
  • 2017 – 205,657 miles
  • 2016 – 193,311 miles
  • 2015 – 190,009 miles
  • 2014 – 175,888 miles
  • 2013 – 158,203 miles
  • 2012 – 141,315 miles
  • 2011 – 128,823 miles
  • 2010 – 115,726 miles
  • 2009 – 97,812 miles
  • 2008 – 83,555 miles
  • 2007 – 62,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    271,772 miles
    Test number
    849150683374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail271,772 miles (+3,384)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,772 miles
    Test number
    736061107771
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass268,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    268,388 miles
    Test number
    324525525201
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail268,388 miles (+12,195)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,388 miles
    Test number
    576225348222
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass256,193 miles (+7,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    256,193 miles
    Test number
    364322124029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass248,660 miles (+6,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    248,660 miles
    Test number
    156886090348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass242,643 miles (+7,432)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    242,643 miles
    Test number
    476225996932
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass235,211 miles (+9,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    235,211 miles
    Test number
    761673052270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass225,693 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    225,693 miles
    Test number
    636085425999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail225,693 miles (+10,780)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,693 miles
    Test number
    549893800989
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass214,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    214,913 miles
    Test number
    976205930652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail214,913 miles (+9,256)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,913 miles
    Test number
    382676333812
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass205,657 miles (+12,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    205,657 miles
    Test number
    127525550835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass193,311 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    193,311 miles
    Test number
    321106393802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass190,009 miles (+14,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    190,009 miles
    Test number
    391967066982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass175,888 miles (+2)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    175,888 miles
    Test number
    928307264205
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteMovement in O/S/F tie rod.
    • NoteN/S/F brake flexi-pipe perished.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWindscreen damaged.

  17. Fail175,886 miles (+17,683)6 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,886 miles
    Test number
    109836764231
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteMovement in O/S/F tie rod.
    • NoteN/S/F brake flexi-pipe perished.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWindscreen damaged.

  18. Pass158,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    158,203 miles
    Test number
    379840573286
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail158,202 miles (+16,887)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,202 miles
    Test number
    376130773476
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass141,315 miles (+12,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    141,315 miles
    Test number
    306620172241
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass128,823 miles (+13,097)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    128,823 miles
    Test number
    649015261224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,726 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,726 miles
    Test number
    274997260286
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass115,726 miles (+17,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,726 miles
    Test number
    292837360266
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass97,812 miles (+14,257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,812 miles
    Test number
    140851869224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,555 miles
    Test number
    614560068257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,550 miles (+20,663)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,550 miles
    Test number
    752080068268
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass62,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,887 miles
    Test number
    774821367249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 FRY

Does S21 FRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 FRY is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 FRY?
The MOT on S21 FRY is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 FRY done?
S21 FRY was recorded at 271,772 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 11,521 miles a year.
Has S21 FRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 FRY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 FRY 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 S21 FRY find?
S21 FRY passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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