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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T121 CRLMOT history

T121 CRL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,246 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 CRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 CRL was last recorded at 172,246 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 13,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,476 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,770 miles
Average per year
7,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,246 miles
  • 2025 – 158,476 miles
  • 2024 – 144,490 miles
  • 2023 – 139,705 miles
  • 2022 – 135,993 miles
  • 2021 – 132,848 miles
  • 2020 – 129,955 miles
  • 2019 – 127,348 miles
  • 2018 – 123,675 miles
  • 2017 – 118,668 miles
  • 2016 – 113,918 miles
  • 2015 – 109,335 miles
  • 2014 – 101,507 miles
  • 2013 – 92,429 miles
  • 2012 – 81,105 miles
  • 2011 – 69,863 miles
  • 2010 – 58,488 miles
  • 2009 – 48,794 miles
  • 2008 – 35,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,246 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,246 miles (+13,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,246 miles
    Test number
    182645820684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,476 miles (+13,986)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,476 miles
    Test number
    520185654280
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,490 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,490 miles
    Test number
    956550415790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,705 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,705 miles
    Test number
    453915611382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,993 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,993 miles
    Test number
    384183860072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,848 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,848 miles
    Test number
    238485837871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,955 miles (+2,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,955 miles
    Test number
    239251128162
    • 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))

  8. Pass127,348 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,348 miles
    Test number
    855443402951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,675 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,675 miles
    Test number
    579608494930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,668 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,668 miles
    Test number
    963140869301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,918 miles (+4,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,918 miles
    Test number
    215648600291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass109,335 miles (+7,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    966522969101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail101,507 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,507 miles
    Test number
    247180964216
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge
    • NoteRed temp light illuminated
    • NoteSurface corrosion rear exhaust box

  14. Pass101,507 miles (+9,078)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,507 miles
    Test number
    488950364221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge
    • NoteRed temp light illuminated
    • NoteSurface corrosion rear exhaust box

  15. Pass92,429 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    869727483204
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOil around engine
    • NoteOil level on minimum mark which requires attention soon
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  16. Fail92,429 miles (+11,324)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    478837283262
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOil around engine
    • NoteOil level on minimum mark which requires attention soon
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  17. Pass81,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,105 miles
    Test number
    156909212342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,105 miles (+11,242)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,105 miles
    Test number
    825439912357
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass69,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,863 miles
    Test number
    446176611404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail69,863 miles (+11,375)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,863 miles
    Test number
    589136311377
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass58,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    370288690463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,488 miles (+9,694)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    564926190213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass48,794 miles (+87)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    322504269232
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Fail48,707 miles (+12,931)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,707 miles
    Test number
    364500969257
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  25. Pass35,776 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,776 miles
    Test number
    351602568235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,637 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,637 miles
    Test number
    344046858237
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Questions about T121 CRL

Does T121 CRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 CRL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 CRL?
The MOT on T121 CRL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 CRL done?
T121 CRL was recorded at 172,246 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,593 miles a year.
Has T121 CRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 CRL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on T121 CRL 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 T121 CRL find?
T121 CRL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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