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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T21 RLCMOT history

T21 RLC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,411 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 RLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 RLC was last recorded at 139,411 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,408 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,411 miles
  • 2025 – 136,901 miles
  • 2024 – 132,651 miles
  • 2023 – 129,409 miles
  • 2022 – 125,475 miles
  • 2020 – 124,407 miles
  • 2019 – 121,598 miles
  • 2018 – 117,617 miles
  • 2017 – 116,604 miles
  • 2016 – 113,067 miles
  • 2015 – 105,192 miles
  • 2014 – 98,480 miles
  • 2013 – 89,875 miles
  • 2012 – 84,162 miles
  • 2011 – 76,836 miles
  • 2010 – 68,039 miles
  • 2009 – 59,122 miles
  • 2008 – 49,941 miles
  • 2007 – 46,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,411 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on edge - has cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,411 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,411 miles
    Test number
    291744866661
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,408 miles (+2,507)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,408 miles
    Test number
    715409909411
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,901 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,901 miles
    Test number
    748983505809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on edge - has cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on

  4. Fail136,900 miles (+4,249)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,900 miles
    Test number
    450862812800
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on edge - has cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on

  5. Pass132,651 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,651 miles
    Test number
    760717908425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  6. Fail132,650 miles (+3,241)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,650 miles
    Test number
    730257470599
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  7. Pass129,409 miles (+3,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,409 miles
    Test number
    577840359660
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones corroded

  8. Pass125,475 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,475 miles
    Test number
    262540027406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,407 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,407 miles
    Test number
    448272037539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail124,407 miles (+2,809)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,407 miles
    Test number
    581246895839
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative NSF and OSF (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass121,598 miles (+3,981)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,598 miles
    Test number
    891433537229
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV Boot clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Middle & Rear Exhaust Box is Rusty

  12. Pass117,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,617 miles
    Test number
    141536362254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,617 miles (+1,013)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,617 miles
    Test number
    739971468518
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass116,604 miles (+3,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,604 miles
    Test number
    162546543871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass113,067 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,067 miles
    Test number
    505114177867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,192 miles (+6,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,192 miles
    Test number
    626298765050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass98,480 miles (+8,605)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,480 miles
    Test number
    619838954041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,875 miles
    Test number
    309926253010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,875 miles (+5,713)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,875 miles
    Test number
    107066953407
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass84,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,162 miles
    Test number
    487212462051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,162 miles (+7,326)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,162 miles
    Test number
    997751162012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass76,836 miles (+8,797)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    935777761086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,039 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    184457260447
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDipped beam operates with switch on sidelight position
    • NoteFront wipers smearing - not badly enough to severely reduce driver visability

  24. Pass68,039 miles (+8,917)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    360517960050
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDipped beam operates with switch on sidelight position
    • NoteFront wipers smearing - not badly enough to severely reduce driver visability

  25. Pass59,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,122 miles
    Test number
    660723399076
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail59,122 miles (+9,181)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,122 miles
    Test number
    421712299025
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass49,941 miles (+2,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,941 miles
    Test number
    742665188007
    • NoteRear brake pads low.

  28. Pass46,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,993 miles
    Test number
    793011307137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T21 RLC

Does T21 RLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 RLC is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 RLC?
The MOT on T21 RLC is valid until 27 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 RLC done?
T21 RLC was recorded at 139,411 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,748 miles a year.
Has T21 RLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 RLC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 RLC 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 RLC find?
T21 RLC passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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