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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LA51 NGNMOT history

LA51 NGN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 183,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LA51 NGN blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
183,475 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NGN
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
7 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NGN was last recorded at 183,475 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,793 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,682 miles
Average per year
6,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,475 miles
  • 2024 – 179,793 miles
  • 2023 – 171,687 miles
  • 2022 – 167,850 miles
  • 2021 – 163,572 miles
  • 2020 – 160,117 miles
  • 2019 – 155,717 miles
  • 2018 – 144,340 miles
  • 2016 – 129,205 miles
  • 2015 – 118,668 miles
  • 2014 – 106,279 miles
  • 2013 – 97,714 miles
  • 2012 – 88,812 miles
  • 2011 – 79,395 miles
  • 2010 – 70,707 miles
  • 2009 – 65,815 miles
  • 2008 – 60,518 miles
  • 2007 – 57,179 miles
  • 2006 – 51,498 miles
  • 2005 – 50,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,475 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,475 miles (+3,682)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    183,475 miles
    Test number
    364935504731
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass179,793 miles (+15)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    179,793 miles
    Test number
    486460816184
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail179,778 miles (+8,091)3 major4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,778 miles
    Test number
    476967518126
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass171,687 miles (+3,837)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,687 miles
    Test number
    133367724370
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass167,850 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    167,850 miles
    Test number
    490634932448
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  6. Fail167,850 miles (+4,278)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,850 miles
    Test number
    503255416142
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded supply (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  7. Pass163,572 miles (+3,455)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    163,572 miles
    Test number
    378939843271
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near to the drivers step (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear no seats or belts in the rear on the day of the test

  8. Pass160,117 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,117 miles
    Test number
    386177191924
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play at wheel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail160,117 miles (+4,400)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,117 miles
    Test number
    844255309327
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play at wheel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass155,717 miles (+586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,717 miles
    Test number
    901364961346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer less flow than offside

  11. Fail155,131 miles (+10,791)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,131 miles
    Test number
    385369984812
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre sidewall rubbing against brake hose (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryHand brake return spring broken
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass144,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,340 miles
    Test number
    709283741364
    • AdvisoryHandbrake return spring broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail144,340 miles (+15,135)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,340 miles
    Test number
    728570332322
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake return spring broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass129,205 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,205 miles
    Test number
    383982517239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer track end rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arm tie rods inner ball play
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

  15. Fail129,185 miles (+10,517)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,185 miles
    Test number
    302656817268
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working stays on whilst side lights are on (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer track end rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arm tie rods inner ball play
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

  16. Pass118,668 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,668 miles
    Test number
    163763605368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,656 miles (+12,377)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,656 miles
    Test number
    428565325187
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass106,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,279 miles
    Test number
    116556974220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail106,279 miles (+8,565)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,279 miles
    Test number
    719416074236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass97,714 miles (+142)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,714 miles
    Test number
    949379233205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in the o/s and n/s steering arms.
    • NoteThe front number plate is cracked.

  21. Fail97,572 miles (+8,760)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,572 miles
    Test number
    296464833212
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass88,812 miles (+9,417)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,812 miles
    Test number
    166495152241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,395 miles (+8,688)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    466216851298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,707 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    501801130261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,815 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    424987739216
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to detrioate
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber showing signs of wear
    • NoteNo spare tyre fitted to carrier

  26. Fail65,815 miles (+5,297)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    784237839276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to detrioate
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber showing signs of wear
    • NoteNo spare tyre fitted to carrier

  27. Pass60,518 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,518 miles
    Test number
    141324438158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,179 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    761331337103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,498 miles (+690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    250607596019
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  30. Fail50,808 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    450294705442
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LA51 NGN

Does LA51 NGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 NGN is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NGN?
The MOT on LA51 NGN is valid until 9 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 NGN done?
LA51 NGN was recorded at 183,475 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,360 miles a year.
Has LA51 NGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NGN has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 NGN 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 NGN find?
LA51 NGN passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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