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MAX 130X

2021 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2755cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,987 mi
Last recorded73,987 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Transporter42,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAX 130X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,755cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 73,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,955 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 94,955 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 59,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 44,749 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,579 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 80,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,848 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 43,848 miles

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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MAX 130X is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,755cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MAX 130X, 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 MAX 130X registered?

MAX 130X is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 January 2021.

Is MAX 130X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAX 130X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MAX 130X have outstanding finance?

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