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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LA51 JXTMOT history

LA51 JXT is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

LA51 JXT red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
175,287 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 JXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 JXT was last recorded at 175,287 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,272 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,287 miles
  • 2023 – 175,272 miles
  • 2020 – 174,440 miles
  • 2019 – 170,888 miles
  • 2018 – 165,956 miles
  • 2017 – 160,171 miles
  • 2016 – 152,496 miles
  • 2015 – 146,091 miles
  • 2014 – 138,204 miles
  • 2013 – 137,447 miles
  • 2012 – 133,503 miles
  • 2011 – 131,356 miles
  • 2010 – 121,813 miles
  • 2009 – 114,318 miles
  • 2008 – 104,772 miles
  • 2007 – 97,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,287 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,287 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,287 miles
    Test number
    779394250376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,272 miles (+832)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,272 miles
    Test number
    961058012761
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both front and nsr (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass174,440 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,440 miles
    Test number
    618748954875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,888 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    170,888 miles
    Test number
    503637079013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,956 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    165,956 miles
    Test number
    501404623511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,171 miles (+7,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    160,171 miles
    Test number
    671186575132
    • AdvisoryFront nearside top ball joint rubber
    • AdvisoryFront offside bottom ball joint rubber

  7. Pass152,496 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,496 miles
    Test number
    465668440391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,475 miles (+6,384)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,475 miles
    Test number
    688475956912
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass146,091 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    146,091 miles
    Test number
    995354755059
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteKnock o/s/f
    • NoteSlight imbalance & run out on front brakes
    • NoteSlight play anti-rollbar links and bushes
    • NoteSlight play in column

  10. Fail146,091 miles (+7,887)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,091 miles
    Test number
    296621755021
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteKnock o/s/f
    • NoteSlight imbalance & run out on front brakes
    • NoteSlight play in column

  11. Pass138,204 miles (+757)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    138,204 miles
    Test number
    966660764024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass137,447 miles (+3,944)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    137,447 miles
    Test number
    169770623199
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass133,503 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    133,503 miles
    Test number
    318034922103
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail133,503 miles (+2,147)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,503 miles
    Test number
    297774222499
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass131,356 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    131,356 miles
    Test number
    996065541191
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack joints

  16. Fail131,356 miles (+9,543)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,356 miles
    Test number
    886344241165
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack joints

  17. Pass121,813 miles (+113)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    121,813 miles
    Test number
    212558920462
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack advice change
    • NotePlay in steering wheel/column

  18. Fail121,700 miles (+7,382)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,700 miles
    Test number
    242155620100
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack advice change
    • NotePlay in steering wheel/column

  19. Pass114,318 miles (+9,546)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    114,318 miles
    Test number
    240140729410
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass104,772 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    104,772 miles
    Test number
    224612598030
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail104,763 miles (+7,029)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,763 miles
    Test number
    103661598409
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass97,734 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    861757867036
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in both sides of steering rack

  23. Fail97,734 miles2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    594296967085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in both sides steering rack

Questions about LA51 JXT

Does LA51 JXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 JXT expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 JXT?
The MOT on LA51 JXT expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 JXT done?
LA51 JXT was recorded at 175,287 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
Has LA51 JXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 JXT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 JXT 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 JXT find?
LA51 JXT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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