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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

S21 PABMOT history

S21 PAB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

S21 PAB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
152,070 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 PAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 PAB was last recorded at 152,070 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,054 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,016 miles
Average per year
5,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,070 miles
  • 2025 – 151,054 miles
  • 2024 – 147,252 miles
  • 2023 – 140,288 miles
  • 2022 – 134,153 miles
  • 2021 – 127,563 miles
  • 2020 – 119,594 miles
  • 2019 – 113,078 miles
  • 2018 – 110,034 miles
  • 2017 – 107,302 miles
  • 2016 – 100,449 miles
  • 2015 – 90,842 miles
  • 2014 – 81,765 miles
  • 2013 – 74,121 miles
  • 2012 – 70,123 miles
  • 2010 – 63,762 miles
  • 2009 – 58,728 miles
  • 2008 – 53,984 miles
  • 2007 – 49,437 miles
  • 2006 – 44,652 miles
  • 2005 – 38,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,070 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,070 miles (+1,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    152,070 miles
    Test number
    188055429336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,054 miles (+3,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,054 miles
    Test number
    111046906248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,252 miles (+6,964)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,252 miles
    Test number
    799068094530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,288 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,288 miles
    Test number
    516990279646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail140,275 miles (+6,122)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,275 miles
    Test number
    503244545321
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass134,153 miles (+6,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,153 miles
    Test number
    183989813420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass127,563 miles (+7,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,563 miles
    Test number
    942223951799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,594 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,594 miles
    Test number
    538797090543
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near calliper ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near calliper ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield mounting deteriorated

  9. Fail119,594 miles (+6,516)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,594 miles
    Test number
    581175130113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near calliper ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near calliper ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield mounting deteriorated

  10. Pass113,078 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,078 miles
    Test number
    306206669440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,034 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,034 miles
    Test number
    400780338032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,302 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,302 miles
    Test number
    320053922518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,449 miles (+9,607)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,449 miles
    Test number
    667235037885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,842 miles (+9,077)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    737793745042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,765 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,765 miles
    Test number
    137421244095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,121 miles (+36)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,121 miles
    Test number
    218349943050
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  17. Fail74,085 miles (+3,962)3 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,085 miles
    Test number
    547086643014
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  18. Pass70,123 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    909234242078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,045 miles (+6,283)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,045 miles
    Test number
    538180342079
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass63,762 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,762 miles
    Test number
    592904180206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,728 miles (+4,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,728 miles
    Test number
    333459779486
    • NoteNsr tyre perished

  22. Pass53,984 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,984 miles
    Test number
    964807888255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,975 miles (+4,538)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,975 miles
    Test number
    600180188219
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass49,437 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,437 miles
    Test number
    381795377226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,652 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,652 miles
    Test number
    350436576221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    38,997 miles
    Test number
    522194295191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S21 PAB

Does S21 PAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 PAB is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 PAB?
The MOT on S21 PAB is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 PAB done?
S21 PAB was recorded at 152,070 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
Has S21 PAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 PAB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S21 PAB 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 PAB find?
S21 PAB passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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