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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LA51 FVVMOT history

LA51 FVV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LA51 FVV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,482 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FVV was last recorded at 161,482 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2014: 118,892 miles, lower than 140,204 miles on 27 Aug 2014.

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
161,384 miles · 5 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
5,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,482 miles
  • 2021 – 161,384 miles
  • 2019 – 161,294 miles
  • 2018 – 160,504 miles
  • 2017 – 158,571 miles
  • 2016 – 153,238 miles
  • 2015 – 146,303 miles
  • 2014 – 118,892 miles
  • 2013 – 131,829 miles
  • 2012 – 123,975 miles
  • 2011 – 101,440 miles
  • 2010 – 93,387 miles
  • 2008 – 82,210 miles
  • 2007 – 69,556 miles
  • 2006 – 52,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,482 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread pattern (195/70/15C, 104/102R) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,482 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,482 miles
    Test number
    498413248830
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread pattern (195/70/15C, 104/102R) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail161,467 miles (+83)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,467 miles
    Test number
    905595741111
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread pattern (195/70/15C, 104/102R) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass161,384 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,384 miles
    Test number
    531054461238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,294 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,294 miles
    Test number
    839543100791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,504 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    160,504 miles
    Test number
    506320235819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,571 miles (+5,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    158,571 miles
    Test number
    923815501271
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake performance only just met

  7. Pass153,238 miles (+118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    153,238 miles
    Test number
    165986699474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and nearside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

  8. Fail153,120 miles (+6,817)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    980324401331
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and nearside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

  9. Pass146,303 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    146,303 miles
    Test number
    360830530141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on

  10. Fail146,303 miles (+27,411)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,303 miles
    Test number
    512708855418
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on

  11. Pass118,892 miles (-21,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,892 miles
    Test number
    398375144268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail140,204 miles (+8,375)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,204 miles
    Test number
    778829334207
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass131,829 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,829 miles
    Test number
    435946043228
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail131,822 miles (+7,847)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,822 miles
    Test number
    266674033243
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass123,975 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    123,975 miles
    Test number
    557615632246
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail123,975 miles (+22,535)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,975 miles
    Test number
    967693132231
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass101,440 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,440 miles
    Test number
    175025731294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,387 miles (+11,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    780056130262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass82,210 miles (+12,654)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    82,210 miles
    Test number
    240733988439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,556 miles (+16,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,556 miles
    Test number
    214258577182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,856 miles
    Test number
    214280316054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FVV

Does LA51 FVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FVV is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FVV?
The MOT on LA51 FVV is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 FVV done?
LA51 FVV was recorded at 161,482 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,291 miles a year.
Has LA51 FVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FVV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 FVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 FVV find?
LA51 FVV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread pattern (195/70/15c, 104/102r); offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread pattern, and 1 more.

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