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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T21 CARMOT history

T21 CAR is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
127,789 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 CAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 CAR was last recorded at 127,789 miles on 12 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,783 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,789 miles
  • 2025 – 120,382 miles
  • 2024 – 113,055 miles
  • 2023 – 106,075 miles
  • 2022 – 100,850 miles
  • 2021 – 92,691 miles
  • 2020 – 86,651 miles
  • 2019 – 76,786 miles
  • 2018 – 68,388 miles
  • 2017 – 55,469 miles
  • 2015 – 49,005 miles
  • 2014 – 47,024 miles
  • 2013 – 44,916 miles
  • 2012 – 43,088 miles
  • 2011 – 41,128 miles
  • 2010 – 38,415 miles
  • 2009 – 35,082 miles
  • 2008 – 31,757 miles
  • 2007 – 22,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,789 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of testRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,789 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    127,789 miles
    Test number
    975115409102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test

  2. Fail127,783 miles (+70)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,783 miles
    Test number
    592195093191
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test

  3. Fail127,713 miles (+7,331)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,713 miles
    Test number
    648903134701
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass120,382 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,382 miles
    Test number
    764194599716
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail120,375 miles (+7,320)1 dangerous13 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    541053196495
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass113,055 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,055 miles
    Test number
    261020603985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Fail113,055 miles (+6,980)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,055 miles
    Test number
    950928314256
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass106,075 miles (+5,225)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,075 miles
    Test number
    279091766339
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake readings are low

  9. Pass100,850 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,850 miles
    Test number
    713852586023
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail100,850 miles (+8,159)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,850 miles
    Test number
    382806036040
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass92,691 miles (+6,040)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,691 miles
    Test number
    475033636298
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass86,651 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    330027034903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail86,636 miles (+9,850)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,636 miles
    Test number
    117019519602
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass76,786 miles (+8,398)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    251910997340
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished

  15. Pass68,388 miles (+12,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    846087342237
    • AdvisoryAdvise crack in screen

  16. Pass55,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    791854563390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,469 miles (+6,464)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    644182703489
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass49,005 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,005 miles
    Test number
    715262390171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,024 miles
    Test number
    428206054315
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail47,024 miles (+2,108)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,024 miles
    Test number
    507676954333
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass44,916 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,916 miles
    Test number
    686531353394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,088 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,088 miles
    Test number
    368072652384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,128 miles
    Test number
    847983851353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,128 miles (+2,713)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,128 miles
    Test number
    996673251329
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  25. Pass38,415 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,415 miles
    Test number
    500581850365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,082 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,082 miles
    Test number
    420063469385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,757 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,757 miles
    Test number
    232144948386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,955 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,955 miles
    Test number
    854475208098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,822 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,822 miles
    Test number
    110385307480
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T21 CAR

Does T21 CAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 CAR is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 CAR?
The MOT on T21 CAR is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 CAR done?
T21 CAR was recorded at 127,789 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,425 miles a year.
Has T21 CAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 CAR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 CAR 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 CAR find?
T21 CAR passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; rear seats removed at time of test.

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