
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Pass208,317 miles (+24,177)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 208,317 miles
- Test number
- 716563898148
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass169,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 169,941 miles
- Test number
- 145223245044
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass136,227 miles (+20,321)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 136,227 miles
- Test number
- 981764457430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 115,906 miles
- Test number
- 236325547591
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
Pass53,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 53,981 miles
- Test number
- 201618384551
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass31,505 miles (+18,801)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 31,505 miles
- Test number
- 640219205252
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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