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SM21 YVD

2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,213 mi
Last recorded95,213 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI46,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM21 YVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter T28 Startline TDI
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 95,213 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 95,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2025 73,006 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 55,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective missing from carrier

Fail 29 Jun 2024 55,241 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective missing from carrier

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI?

Based on 36,857 MOT tests across 12,702 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
8,537
Miles/Year
12,702
On UK Roads
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SM21 YVD is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,555 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was SM21 YVD registered?

SM21 YVD is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Startline TDI, first registered on 30 June 2021.

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