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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T121 LJPMOT history

T121 LJP is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2026
Mileage
170,690 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 LJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 LJP was last recorded at 170,690 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,688 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,690 miles
  • 2024 – 167,534 miles
  • 2023 – 164,390 miles
  • 2022 – 161,609 miles
  • 2021 – 157,998 miles
  • 2020 – 154,793 miles
  • 2019 – 153,532 miles
  • 2018 – 145,901 miles
  • 2017 – 136,754 miles
  • 2016 – 126,743 miles
  • 2015 – 115,290 miles
  • 2014 – 103,669 miles
  • 2012 – 100,274 miles
  • 2011 – 97,160 miles
  • 2007 – 73,357 miles
  • 2006 – 65,165 miles
  • 2005 – 35,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,690 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,690 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,690 miles
    Test number
    212477746831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail170,688 miles (+3,154)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,688 miles
    Test number
    912564765881
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass167,534 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    167,534 miles
    Test number
    486151386792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,390 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,390 miles
    Test number
    305217919164
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail164,390 miles (+2,781)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,390 miles
    Test number
    793291113008
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass161,609 miles (+3,611)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,609 miles
    Test number
    452421054252
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass157,998 miles (+3,205)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,998 miles
    Test number
    877677935319
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, rear of inner sill by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,793 miles (+1,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    154,793 miles
    Test number
    528145917398
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass153,532 miles (+7,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    153,532 miles
    Test number
    608779173635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass145,901 miles (+9,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,901 miles
    Test number
    272887016298
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Nearside & offside (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass136,754 miles (+10,011)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    136,754 miles
    Test number
    108943437205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,743 miles (+11,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    981073147581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod joint inside rubber rack boot (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail115,290 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,290 miles
    Test number
    576607925173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass115,290 miles (+11,621)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,290 miles
    Test number
    956937025101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,669 miles (+3,395)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,669 miles
    Test number
    696557024154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail100,274 miles2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,274 miles
    Test number
    285984632382
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteDrivers sun visor missing
    • NoteFront exhaust section slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2mm and small cut in outer sidewall
    • NotePart of drivers door mirror cracked
    • NoteSlight play in both front tops suspension arm ball joints
    • NoteWindscreen cracked at top nearside

  17. Pass100,274 miles (+3,114)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,274 miles
    Test number
    679884932330
    • NoteDrivers sun visor missing
    • NoteFront exhaust section slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2mm and small cut in outer sidewall
    • NotePart of drivers door mirror cracked
    • NoteSlight play in both front tops suspension arm ball joints
    • NoteWindscreen cracked at top nearside

  18. Pass97,160 miles (+23,803)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,160 miles
    Test number
    409169251234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,357 miles
    Test number
    761239537315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,357 miles (+8,192)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,357 miles
    Test number
    412958337365
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass65,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    444237926423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail65,165 miles (+29,371)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    764307626362
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass35,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    35,794 miles
    Test number
    190149725303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 LJP

Does T121 LJP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T121 LJP expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T121 LJP?
The MOT on T121 LJP expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T121 LJP done?
T121 LJP was recorded at 170,690 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 6,823 miles a year.
Has T121 LJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 LJP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T121 LJP 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 LJP find?
T121 LJP passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, and 1 more.

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