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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LA51 NGFMOT history

LA51 NGF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 211,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

LA51 NGF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
211,464 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NGF was last recorded at 211,464 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 1,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2015: 85,275 miles, lower than 180,426 miles on 10 Jul 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
210,119 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,345 miles
Average per year
6,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,464 miles
  • 2025 – 210,119 miles
  • 2023 – 208,599 miles
  • 2022 – 206,521 miles
  • 2021 – 203,856 miles
  • 2020 – 201,116 miles
  • 2019 – 199,005 miles
  • 2018 – 195,350 miles
  • 2017 – 190,892 miles
  • 2016 – 184,726 miles
  • 2015 – 182,332 miles
  • 2014 – 180,426 miles
  • 2013 – 179,140 miles
  • 2012 – 177,942 miles
  • 2011 – 169,001 miles
  • 2010 – 155,126 miles
  • 2009 – 133,167 miles
  • 2008 – 122,874 miles
  • 2007 – 108,614 miles
  • 2006 – 80,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,464 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryLight surface corrosion to sills
  • AdvisorySlight play in front antiroll bar D bushes

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,464 miles (+1,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    211,464 miles
    Test number
    708702322564
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryLight surface corrosion to sills
    • AdvisorySlight play in front antiroll bar D bushes

  2. Pass210,119 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    210,119 miles
    Test number
    181742355385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail210,118 miles (+1,519)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,118 miles
    Test number
    538744019430
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass208,599 miles (+2,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    208,599 miles
    Test number
    892010782612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass206,521 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    206,521 miles
    Test number
    384993735300
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail206,521 miles (+2,665)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,521 miles
    Test number
    670846612480
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass203,856 miles (+2,740)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    203,856 miles
    Test number
    740680253744
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass201,116 miles (+2,111)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    201,116 miles
    Test number
    353728467261
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass199,005 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    199,005 miles
    Test number
    448743823108
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail199,005 miles (+3,655)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,005 miles
    Test number
    739447760270
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass195,350 miles (+4,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    195,350 miles
    Test number
    744786226842
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion to inner sill

  12. Pass190,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    190,892 miles
    Test number
    736373352852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail190,892 miles (+6,166)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,892 miles
    Test number
    926180866495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass184,726 miles (+2,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    184,726 miles
    Test number
    224592295312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryWear in front inner steering rack ball joints

  15. Pass182,332 miles (+97,057)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    182,332 miles
    Test number
    297236295472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,275 miles (-95,151)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,275 miles
    Test number
    248014295159
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

  17. Pass180,426 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    180,426 miles
    Test number
    186341194151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass179,140 miles (+1,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    179,140 miles
    Test number
    935241093130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  19. Pass177,942 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    177,942 miles
    Test number
    699953592100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLarge amount of oil around underside of vehicle.
    • NoteParking brake linkage/cable corroded.
    • NotePower steering fluid leaking from resevoir cap when steering turned on full lock.
    • NoteVacuum pipes for boost system derteriorated.
    • NoteWasher jets poor performance.
    • NoteWipers smear screen.

  20. Fail177,942 miles (+8,941)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,942 miles
    Test number
    718171392193
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLarge amount of oil around underside of vehicle.
    • NoteParking brake linkage/cable corroded.
    • NotePower steering fluid leaking from resevoir cap when steering turned on full lock.
    • NoteVacuum pipes for boost system derteriorated.
    • NoteWasher jets poor performance.
    • NoteWipers smear screen.

  21. Pass169,001 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    169,001 miles
    Test number
    999915841216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail169,001 miles (+13,875)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,001 miles
    Test number
    855965641243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass155,126 miles (+21,959)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    155,126 miles
    Test number
    691352200235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass133,167 miles (+10,293)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    133,167 miles
    Test number
    444458809259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass122,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    122,874 miles
    Test number
    451239748209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail122,874 miles (+14,260)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,874 miles
    Test number
    331578448265
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass108,614 miles (+7,976)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    108,614 miles
    Test number
    984563147281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass100,638 miles (+20,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    100,638 miles
    Test number
    360537537056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass80,225 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,225 miles
    Test number
    554980146006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail79,947 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    161744436460
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about LA51 NGF

Does LA51 NGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 NGF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NGF?
The MOT on LA51 NGF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 NGF done?
LA51 NGF was recorded at 211,464 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,553 miles a year.
Has LA51 NGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NGF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 NGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 NGF find?
LA51 NGF passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s); light surface corrosion to sills, and 1 more.

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