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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

S21 PDWMOT history

S21 PDW is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 231,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

S21 PDW black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
231,980 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
23,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 PDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 PDW was last recorded at 231,980 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2024: 50,570 miles, lower than 226,404 miles on 22 Mar 2024.

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
231,980 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
23,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,980 miles
  • 2025 – 228,991 miles
  • 2024 – 50,570 miles
  • 2023 – 219,074 miles
  • 2022 – 208,317 miles
  • 2021 – 184,140 miles
  • 2020 – 169,941 miles
  • 2019 – 136,227 miles
  • 2018 – 95,303 miles
  • 2017 – 53,981 miles
  • 2016 – 12,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16C 3MM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • POWER STEERING NOTCHY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all middle row of seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    231,980 miles
    Test number
    188900038812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail231,980 miles (+2,989)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,980 miles
    Test number
    622018105706
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass228,991 miles (+178,421)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    228,991 miles
    Test number
    470005735933
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3
  4. Pass50,570 miles (-175,834)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    528924919519
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16C 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING NOTCHY
  5. Fail226,404 miles (+7,330)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,404 miles
    Test number
    961711260085
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16C 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING NOTCHY
  6. Pass219,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    219,074 miles
    Test number
    481713120209
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all middle row of seats
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail219,074 miles (+10,757)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,074 miles
    Test number
    996506419027
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all middle row of seats
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass208,317 miles (+24,177)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    208,317 miles
    Test number
    716563898148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass184,140 miles (+14,199)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    184,140 miles
    Test number
    131409086163
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass169,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    169,941 miles
    Test number
    145223245044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,941 miles (+12,926)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,941 miles
    Test number
    747265881709
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Pass157,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    157,015 miles
    Test number
    515860041648
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail157,015 miles (+20,788)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,015 miles
    Test number
    199092966731
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass136,227 miles (+20,321)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,227 miles
    Test number
    981764457430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    236325547591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,906 miles (+20,603)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    741206625863
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  17. Pass95,303 miles (+21,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    435354383224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  18. Pass73,667 miles (+19,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    381811358376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass53,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,981 miles
    Test number
    201618384551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,981 miles (+22,476)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,981 miles
    Test number
    253139816909
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass31,505 miles (+18,801)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,505 miles
    Test number
    640219205252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,704 miles
    Test number
    333846079425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 PDW

Does S21 PDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 PDW is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 PDW?
The MOT on S21 PDW is valid until 25 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 PDW done?
S21 PDW was recorded at 231,980 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 23,015 miles a year.
Has S21 PDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 PDW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 PDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S21 PDW find?
S21 PDW passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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