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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,968 cc

LB51 OCGMOT history

LB51 OCG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 263,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
263,469 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OCG was last recorded at 263,469 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,469 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 263,469 miles
  • 2024 – 262,935 miles
  • 2023 – 261,412 miles
  • 2021 – 257,121 miles
  • 2020 – 254,167 miles
  • 2019 – 250,477 miles
  • 2018 – 245,951 miles
  • 2016 – 237,756 miles
  • 2015 – 229,969 miles
  • 2014 – 217,595 miles
  • 2013 – 205,629 miles
  • 2012 – 197,604 miles
  • 2011 – 191,222 miles
  • 2010 – 174,455 miles
  • 2009 – 157,730 miles
  • 2007 – 142,425 miles
  • 2006 – 117,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,469 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside front lower wheel arch areas

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,469 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    263,469 miles
    Test number
    695576947552
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside front lower wheel arch areas

  2. Fail263,469 miles (+534)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,469 miles
    Test number
    800211120357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside lower inner wheel archs

  3. Pass262,935 miles (+1,523)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    262,935 miles
    Test number
    275569327893
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass261,412 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    261,412 miles
    Test number
    164850491385
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail261,411 miles (+4,290)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,411 miles
    Test number
    903311699867
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass257,121 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    257,121 miles
    Test number
    115829459785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail257,119 miles (+2,952)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,119 miles
    Test number
    278647730271
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass254,167 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    254,167 miles
    Test number
    372037136967
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail254,158 miles (+3,681)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,158 miles
    Test number
    786627536312
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass250,477 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    250,477 miles
    Test number
    537860182358
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail250,475 miles (+4,524)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,475 miles
    Test number
    280818606502
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass245,951 miles (+8,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    245,951 miles
    Test number
    723475484345
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack

  13. Pass237,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    237,756 miles
    Test number
    203315884949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail237,755 miles (+7,786)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,755 miles
    Test number
    543456498624
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass229,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    229,969 miles
    Test number
    928897907535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail229,969 miles (+12,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,969 miles
    Test number
    628396105682
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass217,595 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    217,595 miles
    Test number
    535051794128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail217,589 miles (+11,960)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,589 miles
    Test number
    538858184187
    • DangerousNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass205,629 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    205,629 miles
    Test number
    825425903264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail205,545 miles (+7,941)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,545 miles
    Test number
    869406793103
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass197,604 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    197,604 miles
    Test number
    698966022280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass191,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    191,222 miles
    Test number
    907664741242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail191,222 miles (+16,767)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,222 miles
    Test number
    189107731281
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  24. Pass174,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    174,455 miles
    Test number
    131572550102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail174,455 miles (+16,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,455 miles
    Test number
    582912150153
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass157,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    157,730 miles
    Test number
    824234989012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail157,730 miles (+15,305)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,730 miles
    Test number
    121012389456
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass142,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    142,425 miles
    Test number
    923327037387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail142,425 miles (+24,450)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,425 miles
    Test number
    431624237343
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass117,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    792153876116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail117,975 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    863273776108
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB51 OCG

Does LB51 OCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 OCG expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OCG?
The MOT on LB51 OCG expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 OCG done?
LB51 OCG was recorded at 263,469 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 7,564 miles a year.
Has LB51 OCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OCG has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 OCG 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 LB51 OCG find?
LB51 OCG passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; corrosion to nearside and offside front lower wheel arch areas.

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