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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 JXWMOT history

LA51 JXW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LA51 JXW red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
215,145 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 JXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 JXW was last recorded at 215,145 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 6,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,849 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,296 miles
Average per year
4,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,145 miles
  • 2025 – 208,849 miles
  • 2024 – 203,420 miles
  • 2023 – 198,234 miles
  • 2022 – 193,729 miles
  • 2021 – 187,363 miles
  • 2020 – 185,078 miles
  • 2019 – 175,778 miles
  • 2018 – 167,627 miles
  • 2017 – 162,731 miles
  • 2016 – 161,684 miles
  • 2015 – 160,007 miles
  • 2014 – 157,037 miles
  • 2013 – 155,067 miles
  • 2012 – 152,813 miles
  • 2011 – 150,851 miles
  • 2010 – 147,542 miles
  • 2009 – 141,204 miles
  • 2008 – 133,990 miles
  • 2007 – 124,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,145 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,145 miles (+6,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    215,145 miles
    Test number
    481910429611
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass208,849 miles (+5,429)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    208,849 miles
    Test number
    635407203361
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass203,420 miles (+5,186)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    203,420 miles
    Test number
    812121299012
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,234 miles (+4,505)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    198,234 miles
    Test number
    596762797091
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass193,729 miles (+6,366)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    193,729 miles
    Test number
    598868124333
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,363 miles (+2,285)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    187,363 miles
    Test number
    663314567607
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Spare tyre defective Flat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass185,078 miles (+5)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    185,078 miles
    Test number
    307146069156
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail185,073 miles (+9,295)2 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,073 miles
    Test number
    966514282427
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass175,778 miles (+93)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,778 miles
    Test number
    728816811675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail175,685 miles (+8,058)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,685 miles
    Test number
    123683679865
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has a fluid leak NSF

  11. Pass167,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    167,627 miles
    Test number
    798886305929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail167,627 miles (+4,896)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,627 miles
    Test number
    641168911009
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass162,731 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    162,731 miles
    Test number
    977532382451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,684 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    161,684 miles
    Test number
    266292993325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass160,007 miles (+2,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    160,007 miles
    Test number
    147857485124
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass157,037 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    157,037 miles
    Test number
    726836734101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass155,067 miles (+2,254)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    155,067 miles
    Test number
    285737933485
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBody has sharpe projections that might cause damage
    • NotePlay inner rack arms

  18. Pass152,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    152,813 miles
    Test number
    675737432154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail152,813 miles (+1,962)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,813 miles
    Test number
    408985932170
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass150,851 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    150,851 miles
    Test number
    486563831178
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail150,851 miles (+3,309)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,851 miles
    Test number
    495142931169
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass147,542 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    147,542 miles
    Test number
    133028280027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass141,204 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    141,204 miles
    Test number
    391406239005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass133,990 miles (+9,930)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    133,990 miles
    Test number
    264957038095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass124,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    124,060 miles
    Test number
    682306847097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail124,060 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,060 miles
    Test number
    102516147067
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LA51 JXW

Does LA51 JXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 JXW is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 JXW?
The MOT on LA51 JXW is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 JXW done?
LA51 JXW was recorded at 215,145 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,659 miles a year.
Has LA51 JXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 JXW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LA51 JXW 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 JXW find?
LA51 JXW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg, and 1 more.

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