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L21 OGE

2021 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,361 mi
Last recorded150,361 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Transporter42,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 OGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 150,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2025 37,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 146,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2024 25,904 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 25,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 22,424 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to the minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 138,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 124,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Balljoint dust cover has a small split.

Fail 19 Mar 2022 124,224 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Balljoint dust cover has a small split.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,395 miles

under body trays fitted obscuring some parts from view

Fail 24 Mar 2021 120,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body trays fitted obscuring some parts from view

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,877 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,435 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsurring some testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,579 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,217 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2013 76,514 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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L21 OGE is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 42,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L21 OGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 5 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L21 OGE registered?

L21 OGE is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 2021.

Is L21 OGE safe to buy?

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