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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,459 cc

LA51 FVSMOT history

LA51 FVS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LA51 FVS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
179,360 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FVS was last recorded at 179,360 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,360 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,360 miles
  • 2025 – 164,343 miles
  • 2024 – 163,839 miles
  • 2023 – 162,782 miles
  • 2022 – 162,285 miles
  • 2021 – 161,096 miles
  • 2019 – 156,982 miles
  • 2018 – 144,191 miles
  • 2017 – 129,446 miles
  • 2016 – 116,050 miles
  • 2015 – 100,511 miles
  • 2014 – 85,310 miles
  • 2013 – 79,367 miles
  • 2012 – 74,009 miles
  • 2011 – 66,094 miles
  • 2010 – 59,106 miles
  • 2009 – 51,981 miles
  • 2008 – 47,480 miles
  • 2006 – 34,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,360 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Position lamp incorrect colour blue tint (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,360 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    179,360 miles
    Test number
    118472685017
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp incorrect colour blue tint (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,360 miles (+15,017)1 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,360 miles
    Test number
    191777225991
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp incorrect colour blue tint (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,343 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,343 miles
    Test number
    997275698286
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust joint deteriatted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail164,343 miles (+504)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,343 miles
    Test number
    790947801300
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass163,839 miles (+1,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,839 miles
    Test number
    451787399678
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass162,782 miles (+497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,782 miles
    Test number
    866965043814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill and sliding door step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/lower wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass162,285 miles (+1,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,285 miles
    Test number
    274588365936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/sliding door step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass161,096 miles (+4,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,096 miles
    Test number
    154919650484
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After catalytic converter. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill/sliding door runner corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,982 miles (+12,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,982 miles
    Test number
    941754786780
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to bottom of offside rear wheel arch.

  10. Pass144,191 miles (+14,745)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    144,191 miles
    Test number
    950312476993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,446 miles
    Test number
    163086569842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,446 miles (+13,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,446 miles
    Test number
    344846706327
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass116,050 miles (+15,539)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,050 miles
    Test number
    990075986090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,511 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,511 miles
    Test number
    345305685128
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass100,511 miles (+15,201)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,511 miles
    Test number
    838765185111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,310 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,310 miles
    Test number
    937115584188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,367 miles (+5,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,367 miles
    Test number
    296677673456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  18. Pass74,009 miles (+7,915)11 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    859121782148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear mudguard insecure
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass66,094 miles (+6,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,094 miles
    Test number
    846222071189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass59,106 miles (+7,125)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    253834830187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass51,981 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    631590899080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,480 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,480 miles
    Test number
    623241338077
    • NoteBoth rear veiw door mirrors cracked
    • NoteScufing to nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Fail47,479 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,479 miles
    Test number
    953176128093
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear veiw door mirrors cracked
    • NoteScufing to nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  24. PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    131214807056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror cracked
    • NoteSlight play nearside steering rack

  25. FailMileage not read5 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    163354807043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror cracked
    • NoteSlight play nearside steering rack

  26. Pass34,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,553 miles
    Test number
    282589206011
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LA51 FVS

Does LA51 FVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FVS is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FVS?
The MOT on LA51 FVS is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 FVS done?
LA51 FVS was recorded at 179,360 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 7,098 miles a year.
Has LA51 FVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FVS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 FVS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 FVS find?
LA51 FVS passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside position lamp incorrect colour blue tint; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 5 more.

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