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Volkswagen Crafter

Orange · Diesel · 2011 · 2,461 cc

T21 BUFMOT history

T21 BUF is an orange diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 29 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,634 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 BUF was last recorded at 152,634 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,895 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
739 miles
Average per year
8,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,634 miles
  • 2025 – 151,895 miles
  • 2024 – 148,402 miles
  • 2023 – 146,160 miles
  • 2022 – 144,503 miles
  • 2021 – 138,312 miles
  • 2020 – 131,544 miles
  • 2019 – 115,761 miles
  • 2018 – 103,565 miles
  • 2017 – 89,386 miles
  • 2016 – 71,759 miles
  • 2015 – 66,357 miles
  • 2014 – 48,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,634 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in inner steering joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,634 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,634 miles
    Test number
    862646869294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,895 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,895 miles
    Test number
    870563594074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail151,870 miles (+3,468)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,870 miles
    Test number
    550848926885
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass148,402 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,402 miles
    Test number
    505632880780
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering joints
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded

  5. Fail148,402 miles (+2,242)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,402 miles
    Test number
    635187254988
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering joints
    • AdvisoryRear probshaft uj slighty worn
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded

  6. Pass146,160 miles (+1,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,160 miles
    Test number
    424383821087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass144,503 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,503 miles
    Test number
    558730390817
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail144,467 miles (+6,155)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,467 miles
    Test number
    123113827248
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass138,312 miles (+87)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,312 miles
    Test number
    173351912152
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNS RACK GAITER TWISTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail138,225 miles (+6,681)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,225 miles
    Test number
    880728331891
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNS RACK GAITER TWISTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass131,544 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,544 miles
    Test number
    880099807333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,539 miles (+4,443)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,539 miles
    Test number
    395360928210
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake pad warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Rear Brake binding slightly in reverse (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass127,096 miles (+11,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,096 miles
    Test number
    452675462005
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront pads are low

  14. Pass115,761 miles (+12,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,761 miles
    Test number
    913179608796
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 2mm tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear pads getting low

  15. Pass103,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,565 miles
    Test number
    328769111909
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower balljoints

  16. Fail103,561 miles (+14,175)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    654385390618
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower balljoints

  17. Pass89,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,386 miles
    Test number
    122287828392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,383 miles (+17,624)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,383 miles
    Test number
    295913141766
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,759 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,759 miles
    Test number
    127362731389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,357 miles (+17,585)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    327882385006
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteFront tyres getting worn, bald outer edges
    • NoteWipers poor

  21. Pass48,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    987387774000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 BUF

Does T21 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 BUF is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 BUF?
The MOT on T21 BUF is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 BUF done?
T21 BUF was recorded at 152,634 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 8,352 miles a year.
Has T21 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 BUF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 BUF 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 T21 BUF find?
T21 BUF passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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