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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,968 cc

L51 GCGMOT history

L51 GCG is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.

L51 GCG white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2023
Mileage
166,081 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 GCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 GCG was last recorded at 166,081 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 1,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2016: 15,435 miles, lower than 152,261 miles on 4 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,603 miles · 23 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,478 miles
Average per year
3,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,081 miles
  • 2021 – 164,603 miles
  • 2020 – 162,443 miles
  • 2019 – 161,015 miles
  • 2018 – 158,277 miles
  • 2017 – 157,234 miles
  • 2016 – 15,435 miles
  • 2015 – 152,261 miles
  • 2014 – 149,878 miles
  • 2013 – 147,259 miles
  • 2012 – 144,934 miles
  • 2011 – 138,220 miles
  • 2010 – 133,004 miles
  • 2009 – 123,714 miles
  • 2008 – 118,271 miles
  • 2007 – 116,544 miles
  • 2006 – 112,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,081 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside headlight has a bolt missing not resulting in it being insecure

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH; Underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,081 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,081 miles
    Test number
    126934050619
    • MinorNearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight has a bolt missing not resulting in it being insecure

  2. Fail166,081 miles (+1,478)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,081 miles
    Test number
    139703789867
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight has a bolt missing not resulting in it being insecure

  3. Pass164,603 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    164,603 miles
    Test number
    684301765095
    • AdvisoryBrake rod corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH; Underside (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside; By Coil Spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail164,602 miles (+2,159)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,602 miles
    Test number
    697051685861
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake rod corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH; Underside (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside; By Coil Spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,443 miles (+1,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    162,443 miles
    Test number
    468226302861
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,015 miles (+2,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    161,015 miles
    Test number
    464931453197
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,277 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    158,277 miles
    Test number
    131034456252
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid is discoloured

  8. Fail158,230 miles (+996)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,230 miles
    Test number
    527657283308
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (system is corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid is discoloured

  9. Pass157,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    157,234 miles
    Test number
    939476286871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,234 miles (+141,799)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,234 miles
    Test number
    455844863027
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass15,435 miles (-136,826)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    15,435 miles
    Test number
    443455106325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,261 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    152,261 miles
    Test number
    985335555183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,260 miles (+2,382)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,260 miles
    Test number
    337942955133
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  14. Fail149,878 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,878 miles
    Test number
    286789064189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Pass149,878 miles (+2,619)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    149,878 miles
    Test number
    365969364159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass147,259 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,259 miles
    Test number
    395516133190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    144,934 miles
    Test number
    737559732127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,934 miles (+6,714)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,934 miles
    Test number
    746589132168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass138,220 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    138,220 miles
    Test number
    246878651487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail138,213 miles (+5,209)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,213 miles
    Test number
    229611251403
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass133,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    324346670142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail133,004 miles (+92)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    430276070151
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail132,912 miles (+9,198)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,912 miles
    Test number
    331326660127
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  24. Pass123,714 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    123,714 miles
    Test number
    464788069121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass118,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    118,271 miles
    Test number
    794429568101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail118,271 miles (+1,727)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,271 miles
    Test number
    883272368175
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureInner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  27. Pass116,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    116,544 miles
    Test number
    211773507401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail116,544 miles (+3,550)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,544 miles
    Test number
    691473307178
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass112,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    112,994 miles
    Test number
    754361306128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail112,994 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,994 miles
    Test number
    333118496028
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about L51 GCG

Does L51 GCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L51 GCG expired on 23 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L51 GCG?
The MOT on L51 GCG expired on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L51 GCG done?
L51 GCG was recorded at 166,081 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 3,283 miles a year.
Has L51 GCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 GCG has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L51 GCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L51 GCG find?
L51 GCG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside indicator switch faulty; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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