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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LA51 YHFMOT history

LA51 YHF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 242,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LA51 YHF white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
242,164 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YHF was last recorded at 242,164 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 3,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,176 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,988 miles
Average per year
10,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,164 miles
  • 2025 – 238,176 miles
  • 2024 – 234,935 miles
  • 2023 – 231,218 miles
  • 2022 – 223,987 miles
  • 2021 – 216,714 miles
  • 2020 – 211,645 miles
  • 2019 – 197,487 miles
  • 2018 – 175,711 miles
  • 2017 – 155,116 miles
  • 2016 – 135,549 miles
  • 2015 – 123,333 miles
  • 2014 – 113,132 miles
  • 2013 – 103,403 miles
  • 2012 – 94,015 miles
  • 2011 – 86,126 miles
  • 2010 – 78,820 miles
  • 2009 – 71,075 miles
  • 2007 – 60,036 miles
  • 2006 – 41,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,164 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,164 miles (+3,988)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    242,164 miles
    Test number
    478099582477
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass238,176 miles (+5)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    238,176 miles
    Test number
    762288269204
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail238,171 miles (+3,236)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,171 miles
    Test number
    250053307261
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing clasp (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing clasp (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass234,935 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    234,935 miles
    Test number
    389271159005
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail234,934 miles (+3,716)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,934 miles
    Test number
    228600670191
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass231,218 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    231,218 miles
    Test number
    659423571680
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring view

  7. Fail231,218 miles (+7,231)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,218 miles
    Test number
    958104206108
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring view

  8. Pass223,987 miles (+7,273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    223,987 miles
    Test number
    269680561665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring view

  9. Pass216,714 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    216,714 miles
    Test number
    939098896517
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail216,713 miles (+5,068)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,713 miles
    Test number
    624173394575
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass211,645 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    211,645 miles
    Test number
    430338320941
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail211,642 miles (+14,155)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,642 miles
    Test number
    563307412496
    • MajorBrake cable damaged centre cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass197,487 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,487 miles
    Test number
    208139413542
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod boot split

  14. Fail197,487 miles (+21,776)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,487 miles
    Test number
    749011711904
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod boot split

  15. Pass175,711 miles (+20,595)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,711 miles
    Test number
    260447749841
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass155,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    155,116 miles
    Test number
    251710294454
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail155,116 miles (+19,567)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,116 miles
    Test number
    278563824931
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass135,549 miles (+12,216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,549 miles
    Test number
    783522773064
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel worn out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn out of shape on inner tread patton
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock bottom bush's worn
    • AdvisorySmall play in steering rack

  19. Pass123,333 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,333 miles
    Test number
    225463785170
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  20. Fail123,333 miles (+10,201)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,333 miles
    Test number
    875253985187
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  21. Pass113,132 miles (+3,661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,132 miles
    Test number
    155355884170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass109,471 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    716883964048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,403 miles (+9,388)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,403 miles
    Test number
    866586953103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,015 miles (+7,889)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,015 miles
    Test number
    595620162141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,126 miles (+7,306)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,126 miles
    Test number
    506455541133
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  26. Pass78,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,820 miles
    Test number
    521228640198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,820 miles (+7,745)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,820 miles
    Test number
    773988840116
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  28. Pass71,075 miles (+11,039)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    332341569192
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished on side walls.

  29. Pass60,036 miles (+18,061)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,036 miles
    Test number
    262402157388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,975 miles
    Test number
    934712756385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 YHF

Does LA51 YHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 YHF is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YHF?
The MOT on LA51 YHF is valid until 29 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 YHF done?
LA51 YHF was recorded at 242,164 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 10,221 miles a year.
Has LA51 YHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YHF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 YHF 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 YHF find?
LA51 YHF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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