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L500 MES

2021 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,125 mi
Last recorded53,125 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Transporter42,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 53,125 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 40,898 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 36,451 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 33,573 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rears slightly perished through tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 27,778 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 22,293 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 19,585 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 19,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 14,837 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 14,837 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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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L500 MES is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L500 MES, 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 L500 MES registered?

L500 MES is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2021.

Is L500 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 MES shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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