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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,896 cc

T21 MSLMOT history

T21 MSL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 288,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
288,466 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
21,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 MSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 MSL was last recorded at 288,466 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 11,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,542 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,924 miles
Average per year
21,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 288,466 miles
  • 2024 – 276,542 miles
  • 2023 – 263,173 miles
  • 2022 – 248,060 miles
  • 2021 – 232,369 miles
  • 2020 – 227,703 miles
  • 2019 – 220,909 miles
  • 2018 – 220,753 miles
  • 2016 – 188,249 miles
  • 2015 – 122,406 miles
  • 2014 – 67,352 miles
  • 2013 – 51,861 miles
  • 2012 – 5,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,466 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass288,466 miles (+11,924)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    288,466 miles
    Test number
    760004680629
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass276,542 miles (+13,369)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    276,542 miles
    Test number
    863697573381
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass263,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    263,173 miles
    Test number
    422215956035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail263,173 miles (+15,113)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,173 miles
    Test number
    994127044570
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass248,060 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    248,060 miles
    Test number
    329303493031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail248,058 miles (+15,689)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,058 miles
    Test number
    401657906022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass232,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    232,369 miles
    Test number
    566608984282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail232,369 miles (+4,666)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,369 miles
    Test number
    193909899869
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass227,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    227,703 miles
    Test number
    568228586558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail227,703 miles (+6,794)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,703 miles
    Test number
    196679664505
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass220,909 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    220,909 miles
    Test number
    100390732960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail220,753 miles (+32,504)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,753 miles
    Test number
    260083337411
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass188,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    188,249 miles
    Test number
    755992601862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail188,241 miles (+65,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,241 miles
    Test number
    114720746181
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass122,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,406 miles
    Test number
    486990301266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,406 miles (+55,054)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,406 miles
    Test number
    500780412160
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Fail67,352 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,352 miles
    Test number
    487331324438
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass67,352 miles (+15,059)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,352 miles
    Test number
    805251524349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,293 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,293 miles
    Test number
    968840314063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,861 miles (+8,614)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    787396843306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,247 miles (+9,351)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,247 miles
    Test number
    728895653234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,896 miles (+28,725)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,896 miles
    Test number
    995012283137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,171 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    5,171 miles
    Test number
    915982452160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail304 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304 miles
    Test number
    109110482026
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass304 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    304 miles
    Test number
    227890382081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 MSL

Does T21 MSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 MSL is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T21 MSL?
The MOT on T21 MSL is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 MSL done?
T21 MSL was recorded at 288,466 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 21,084 miles a year.
Has T21 MSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 MSL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T21 MSL 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 MSL find?
T21 MSL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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