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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T21 FRYMOT history

T21 FRY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
188,873 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 FRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 FRY was last recorded at 188,873 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 6,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,620 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,253 miles
Average per year
7,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,873 miles
  • 2024 – 182,620 miles
  • 2023 – 178,300 miles
  • 2022 – 173,913 miles
  • 2021 – 169,463 miles
  • 2020 – 166,210 miles
  • 2019 – 163,343 miles
  • 2018 – 159,838 miles
  • 2017 – 154,766 miles
  • 2016 – 149,499 miles
  • 2015 – 144,326 miles
  • 2014 – 138,309 miles
  • 2013 – 136,942 miles
  • 2012 – 112,983 miles
  • 2011 – 84,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,873 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear exhuast

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,873 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,873 miles
    Test number
    473058931617
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail188,873 miles (+6,253)5 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,873 miles
    Test number
    254713699505
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,620 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,620 miles
    Test number
    177082757226
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,620 miles (+4,320)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,620 miles
    Test number
    399514768558
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,300 miles (+4,387)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,300 miles
    Test number
    482847707782
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass173,913 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,913 miles
    Test number
    943585488653
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail173,913 miles (+4,450)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,913 miles
    Test number
    997807519991
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass169,463 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,463 miles
    Test number
    771597046442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,210 miles (+2,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,210 miles
    Test number
    619744125247
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass163,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,343 miles
    Test number
    192091237765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail163,343 miles (+3,505)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,343 miles
    Test number
    670227992064
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  12. Pass159,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    159,838 miles
    Test number
    230451182994
    • AdvisoryRear exhuast

  13. Fail159,838 miles (+5,072)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,838 miles
    Test number
    895182472514
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhuast

  14. Pass154,766 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,766 miles
    Test number
    782369303933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass149,499 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    149,499 miles
    Test number
    956939115075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,326 miles (+6,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    144,326 miles
    Test number
    592811259569
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass138,309 miles (+1,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    138,309 miles
    Test number
    175208114368
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass136,942 miles (+23,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    136,942 miles
    Test number
    755505603321
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass112,983 miles (+28,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,983 miles
    Test number
    838124522362
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass84,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    176384831326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T21 FRY

Does T21 FRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 FRY is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T21 FRY?
The MOT on T21 FRY is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 FRY done?
T21 FRY was recorded at 188,873 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 7,523 miles a year.
Has T21 FRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 FRY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 FRY 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 FRY find?
T21 FRY passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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