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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T21 KGLMOT history

T21 KGL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 231,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
231,989 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 KGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 KGL was last recorded at 231,989 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 13,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,085 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13,904 miles
Average per year
10,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,989 miles
  • 2024 – 218,085 miles
  • 2023 – 211,494 miles
  • 2022 – 207,260 miles
  • 2020 – 203,490 miles
  • 2019 – 198,446 miles
  • 2018 – 189,743 miles
  • 2017 – 166,525 miles
  • 2016 – 149,415 miles
  • 2015 – 131,428 miles
  • 2013 – 117,619 miles
  • 2012 – 100,536 miles
  • 2011 – 91,967 miles
  • 2009 – 77,941 miles
  • 2008 – 63,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,989 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 auxiliary pump under floor mounting broken pump hanging on pipe work

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,989 miles (+13,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    231,989 miles
    Test number
    106910642876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass218,085 miles (+6,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    218,085 miles
    Test number
    843761072255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass211,494 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    211,494 miles
    Test number
    130287073944
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail211,463 miles (+4,203)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,463 miles
    Test number
    115824880788
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass207,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    207,260 miles
    Test number
    215323774369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front auxiliary pump under floor mounting broken pump hanging on pipe work
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail207,260 miles (+3,770)4 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,260 miles
    Test number
    626126527458
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front auxiliary pump under floor mounting broken pump hanging on pipe work
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass203,490 miles (+5,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    203,490 miles
    Test number
    903834675683
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass198,446 miles (+8,703)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,446 miles
    Test number
    279600252001
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass189,743 miles (+23,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    189,743 miles
    Test number
    526604657344
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  10. Pass166,525 miles (+17,110)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    166,525 miles
    Test number
    776935378395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 205/65/16C (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass149,415 miles (+17,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    149,415 miles
    Test number
    551570162406
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass131,428 miles (+13,809)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,428 miles
    Test number
    719962256854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,619 miles (+17,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,619 miles
    Test number
    326867323457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail100,536 miles2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,536 miles
    Test number
    198625532014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNear side rear brake disc worn thin
    • NoteOff side rear brake disc worn thin

  15. Pass100,536 miles (+8,569)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,536 miles
    Test number
    725595932072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNear side rear brake disc worn thin
    • NoteOff side rear brake disc worn thin

  16. Fail91,967 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,967 miles
    Test number
    576099221070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass91,967 miles (+14,026)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,967 miles
    Test number
    636079521067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,941 miles (+14,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    891947459354
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass63,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    354636828285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,254 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    493796228244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about T21 KGL

Does T21 KGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 KGL expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 KGL?
The MOT on T21 KGL expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 KGL done?
T21 KGL was recorded at 231,989 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 10,250 miles a year.
Has T21 KGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 KGL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T21 KGL 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 KGL find?
T21 KGL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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