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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

Y21 BLAMOT history

Y21 BLA is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 213,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

Y21 BLA black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
213,260 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 BLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 BLA was last recorded at 213,260 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 3,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,944 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,316 miles
Average per year
9,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,260 miles
  • 2024 – 209,944 miles
  • 2023 – 205,605 miles
  • 2022 – 198,167 miles
  • 2021 – 194,160 miles
  • 2020 – 188,895 miles
  • 2019 – 183,965 miles
  • 2018 – 179,851 miles
  • 2017 – 171,285 miles
  • 2016 – 165,521 miles
  • 2015 – 152,926 miles
  • 2014 – 137,905 miles
  • 2013 – 108,560 miles
  • 2012 – 88,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,260 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,260 miles (+3,316)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    213,260 miles
    Test number
    324764062378
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass209,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    209,944 miles
    Test number
    694656078232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail209,944 miles (+4,339)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,944 miles
    Test number
    567802051121
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,605 miles (+7,438)5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    205,605 miles
    Test number
    714302619052
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass198,167 miles (+4,007)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    198,167 miles
    Test number
    423125007446
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass194,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    194,160 miles
    Test number
    750508586226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail194,160 miles (+5,265)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,160 miles
    Test number
    692161975204
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass188,895 miles (+4,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,895 miles
    Test number
    385987509947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass183,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    183,965 miles
    Test number
    377211946743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail183,965 miles (+4,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,965 miles
    Test number
    212432096791
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass179,851 miles (+8,566)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    179,851 miles
    Test number
    596415030159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass171,285 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    171,285 miles
    Test number
    870946329574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail171,225 miles (+5,704)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,225 miles
    Test number
    763558576677
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass165,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    165,521 miles
    Test number
    435541844048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail165,521 miles (+12,595)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,521 miles
    Test number
    400694342343
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass152,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    152,926 miles
    Test number
    659386025604
    • AdvisoryFront front roll bar has side to side movement. not effecting component operation.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  17. Fail152,926 miles (+15,021)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,926 miles
    Test number
    757031765528
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront front roll bar has side to side movement. not effecting component operation.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  18. Pass137,905 miles (+29,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,905 miles
    Test number
    247742704397
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  19. Pass108,560 miles (+20,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    315902603368
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail88,333 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    808257892283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass88,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    809117892214
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y21 BLA

Does Y21 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 BLA is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 BLA?
The MOT on Y21 BLA is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 BLA done?
Y21 BLA was recorded at 213,260 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 9,530 miles a year.
Has Y21 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 BLA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 BLA 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 Y21 BLA find?
Y21 BLA passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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