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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

LB51 CVUMOT history

LB51 CVU is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2023
Mileage
140,148 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 CVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 CVU was last recorded at 140,148 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2007: 69,838 miles, lower than 79,632 miles on 18 Dec 2006.

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
140,148 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,148 miles
  • 2021 – 139,401 miles
  • 2019 – 137,970 miles
  • 2018 – 135,938 miles
  • 2017 – 131,649 miles
  • 2016 – 129,664 miles
  • 2015 – 123,397 miles
  • 2014 – 119,648 miles
  • 2013 – 115,790 miles
  • 2012 – 112,186 miles
  • 2011 – 108,047 miles
  • 2010 – 102,481 miles
  • 2009 – 94,805 miles
  • 2008 – 81,518 miles
  • 2007 – 69,838 miles
  • 2006 – 79,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,148 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread as well (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to rear chassis but structural rigidity okRecorded at 2 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Hazard warning switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,148 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,148 miles
    Test number
    383883443558
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread as well (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to rear chassis but structural rigidity ok

  2. Fail140,148 miles (+36)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,148 miles
    Test number
    468278450224
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread as well (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to rear chassis but structural rigidity ok

  3. Fail140,112 miles (+711)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,112 miles
    Test number
    468400446756
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected very stiff (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass139,401 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,401 miles
    Test number
    711556788376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,381 miles (+1,411)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,381 miles
    Test number
    267426030581
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering operation stiff
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned missing on o/s (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass137,970 miles (+2,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,970 miles
    Test number
    186688460072
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass135,938 miles (+4,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,938 miles
    Test number
    408823950401
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass131,649 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    364687486558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,632 miles (+1,968)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,632 miles
    Test number
    904608793770
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  10. Pass129,664 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,664 miles
    Test number
    310641740774
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail129,664 miles (+6,267)10 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,664 miles
    Test number
    795302054751
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush missing d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass123,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,397 miles
    Test number
    297601635175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail123,397 miles (+3,749)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,397 miles
    Test number
    976706825112
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass119,648 miles (+3,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,648 miles
    Test number
    268928524112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass115,790 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,790 miles
    Test number
    218417023154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,186 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,186 miles
    Test number
    548536692006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,047 miles (+5,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,047 miles
    Test number
    765863361012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass102,481 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    102,481 miles
    Test number
    543265750085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,472 miles (+7,667)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,472 miles
    Test number
    252074050043
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass94,805 miles (+13,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,805 miles
    Test number
    130575059098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,518 miles (+11,680)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,518 miles
    Test number
    483505308062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass69,838 miles (-9,794)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,838 miles
    Test number
    750470517037
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s mirrow dameged

  23. Fail79,632 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    872622056314
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LB51 CVU

Does LB51 CVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 CVU expired on 21 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 CVU?
The MOT on LB51 CVU expired on 21 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 CVU done?
LB51 CVU was recorded at 140,148 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 3,799 miles a year.
Has LB51 CVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 CVU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 CVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 CVU find?
LB51 CVU passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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