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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

V21 DRVMOT history

V21 DRV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 187,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

V21 DRV grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
187,826 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 DRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 DRV was last recorded at 187,826 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,905 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
921 miles
Average per year
8,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,826 miles
  • 2024 – 186,905 miles
  • 2023 – 184,034 miles
  • 2022 – 180,979 miles
  • 2021 – 177,238 miles
  • 2020 – 173,890 miles
  • 2019 – 169,482 miles
  • 2018 – 155,993 miles
  • 2017 – 145,640 miles
  • 2016 – 135,012 miles
  • 2015 – 127,809 miles
  • 2014 – 121,824 miles
  • 2013 – 113,595 miles
  • 2012 – 104,816 miles
  • 2011 – 94,286 miles
  • 2010 – 85,384 miles
  • 2009 – 69,535 miles
  • 2008 – 39,321 miles
  • 2007 – 27,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,826 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,826 miles (+921)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    187,826 miles
    Test number
    536355031416
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass186,905 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    186,905 miles
    Test number
    944002909984
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail186,902 miles (+2,868)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,902 miles
    Test number
    540340256290
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass184,034 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    184,034 miles
    Test number
    129596721068
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail184,034 miles (+3,055)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,034 miles
    Test number
    447687019938
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass180,979 miles (+5)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,979 miles
    Test number
    272686821967
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail180,974 miles (+3,736)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,974 miles
    Test number
    267150523834
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass177,238 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,238 miles
    Test number
    242563582151
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail177,218 miles (+3,328)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,218 miles
    Test number
    542846916407
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively damaged both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass173,890 miles (+4,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,890 miles
    Test number
    119573133483
    • AdvisoryRear innner pads low .

  11. Pass169,482 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,482 miles
    Test number
    353132665815
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail169,479 miles (+13,486)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,479 miles
    Test number
    592622399568
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass155,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,993 miles
    Test number
    542702266057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail155,993 miles (+10,353)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,993 miles
    Test number
    114963219927
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass145,640 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,640 miles
    Test number
    275896675755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,634 miles (+10,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,634 miles
    Test number
    928062780428
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass135,012 miles (+7,203)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,012 miles
    Test number
    772500894011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer deteriating
    • AdvisoryHandbrake needs adjusting
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriating

  18. Pass127,809 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,809 miles
    Test number
    102076570970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRack
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box
    • AdvisorySeat belt cover missing

  19. Fail127,809 miles (+5,985)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,809 miles
    Test number
    712724213793
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRack
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box
    • AdvisorySeat belt cover missing

  20. Pass121,824 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,824 miles
    Test number
    749649874237
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak back of engine

  21. Fail121,824 miles (+8,229)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,824 miles
    Test number
    118099274207
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak back of engine

  22. Pass113,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,595 miles
    Test number
    966393943213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail113,595 miles (+8,779)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,595 miles
    Test number
    238983243275
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass104,816 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    104,816 miles
    Test number
    127270532234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has cut to cords but not lonher 25mm

  25. Fail104,813 miles (+10,527)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,813 miles
    Test number
    987370532219
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side front tyer split to cords but not 25mm long

  26. Pass94,286 miles (+8,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,286 miles
    Test number
    139386341288
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  27. Pass85,384 miles (+15,849)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    704286570171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,535 miles (+30,214)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    703821589126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,321 miles (+11,824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    140139778167
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  30. Pass27,497 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,497 miles
    Test number
    231889867101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail27,493 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,493 miles
    Test number
    401466667134
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V21 DRV

Does V21 DRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 DRV is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V21 DRV?
The MOT on V21 DRV is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 DRV done?
V21 DRV was recorded at 187,826 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,684 miles a year.
Has V21 DRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 DRV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 DRV 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 V21 DRV find?
V21 DRV passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing, and 6 more.

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