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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

T821 PBLMOT history

T821 PBL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
157,021 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T821 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T821 PBL was last recorded at 157,021 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 1,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,013 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,008 miles
Average per year
3,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,021 miles
  • 2025 – 156,013 miles
  • 2024 – 154,361 miles
  • 2023 – 154,317 miles
  • 2021 – 153,774 miles
  • 2020 – 152,659 miles
  • 2019 – 149,970 miles
  • 2018 – 144,973 miles
  • 2017 – 144,972 miles
  • 2016 – 144,972 miles
  • 2015 – 140,141 miles
  • 2014 – 136,538 miles
  • 2013 – 133,894 miles
  • 2012 – 132,368 miles
  • 2011 – 129,163 miles
  • 2010 – 124,616 miles
  • 2009 – 117,449 miles
  • 2008 – 108,934 miles
  • 2007 – 101,212 miles
  • 2006 – 93,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,021 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,021 miles (+1,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    157,021 miles
    Test number
    534222648967
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass156,013 miles (+1,652)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,013 miles
    Test number
    127667006272
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass154,361 miles (+44)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,361 miles
    Test number
    112930124364
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,317 miles (+543)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,317 miles
    Test number
    608974227012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass153,774 miles (+1,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,774 miles
    Test number
    929787295325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass152,659 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,659 miles
    Test number
    288543232157
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail152,657 miles (+2,687)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,657 miles
    Test number
    118749575809
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,970 miles (+4,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,970 miles
    Test number
    822279950903
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack both sides

  9. Pass144,973 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,973 miles
    Test number
    868083905373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,972 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,972 miles
    Test number
    989443815502
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass144,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,972 miles
    Test number
    181413131528
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass144,972 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    144,972 miles
    Test number
    892804427356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,141 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,141 miles
    Test number
    459926755129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,538 miles (+2,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    136,538 miles
    Test number
    188228744141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  15. Pass133,894 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,894 miles
    Test number
    885460273119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,891 miles (+1,523)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,891 miles
    Test number
    417326963144
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass132,368 miles (+3,205)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    132,368 miles
    Test number
    277831352459
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing noisey

  18. Fail129,163 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,163 miles
    Test number
    516447551125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass129,163 miles (+4,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    129,163 miles
    Test number
    666347551188
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass124,616 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,616 miles
    Test number
    972305740197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,449 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    117,449 miles
    Test number
    881301149153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail117,370 miles (+8,436)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,370 miles
    Test number
    682834419133
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass108,934 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,934 miles
    Test number
    760533638168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    101,212 miles
    Test number
    201666157110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail101,212 miles (+7,603)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,212 miles
    Test number
    271926357431
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass93,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    851088156141
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T821 PBL

Does T821 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T821 PBL is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T821 PBL?
The MOT on T821 PBL is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T821 PBL done?
T821 PBL was recorded at 157,021 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,167 miles a year.
Has T821 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T821 PBL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T821 PBL 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 T821 PBL find?
T821 PBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres.

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