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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LB51 UGDMOT history

LB51 UGD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 207,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
207,560 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 UGD
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
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 UGD was last recorded at 207,560 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2018: 138,009 miles, lower than 139,009 miles on 17 Jan 2018.

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
205,964 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,596 miles
Average per year
6,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,560 miles
  • 2025 – 205,964 miles
  • 2024 – 205,947 miles
  • 2023 – 201,306 miles
  • 2022 – 199,996 miles
  • 2021 – 189,238 miles
  • 2020 – 179,136 miles
  • 2019 – 169,549 miles
  • 2018 – 153,735 miles
  • 2014 – 137,908 miles
  • 2013 – 132,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,560 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    207,560 miles
    Test number
    569123294890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass205,964 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    205,964 miles
    Test number
    487596803204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  3. Fail205,954 miles (+7)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,954 miles
    Test number
    326584927129
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  4. Fail205,947 miles (+4,641)10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,947 miles
    Test number
    784768788146
    • 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 disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass201,306 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    201,306 miles
    Test number
    783724064153
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail201,305 miles (+1,309)2 dangerous9 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,305 miles
    Test number
    875249346699
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass199,996 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    199,996 miles
    Test number
    735858005629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
  8. Fail199,995 miles (+10,757)1 dangerous14 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,995 miles
    Test number
    421776366149
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/17 van 100 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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 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))
  9. Pass189,238 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    189,238 miles
    Test number
    919136835522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail189,237 miles (+10,101)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,237 miles
    Test number
    202495341211
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass179,136 miles (+9,587)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    179,136 miles
    Test number
    339880630143
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass169,549 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,549 miles
    Test number
    417252048524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail169,541 miles (+15,806)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,541 miles
    Test number
    352061637135
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  14. Pass153,735 miles (+728)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    153,735 miles
    Test number
    786476315052
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  15. Fail153,007 miles (+14,998)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,007 miles
    Test number
    755945231201
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass138,009 miles (-1,000)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,009 miles
    Test number
    629565953550
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryScratches in windscreen
  17. Fail139,009 miles (+1,101)2 dangerous9 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,009 miles
    Test number
    428267688805
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryScratches in windscreen
  18. Pass137,908 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,908 miles
    Test number
    839023704352
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front inner door handle missing
    • NoteUnable to open bootlid
  19. Fail137,908 miles (+5,662)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,908 miles
    Test number
    199042404339
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front inner door handle missing
    • NoteUnable to open bootlid
  20. Fail132,246 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,246 miles
    Test number
    577006863200
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front floor under side loading door runner corroded.
  21. Pass132,246 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    132,246 miles
    Test number
    988716163221
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front floor under side loading door runner corroded.

Questions about LB51 UGD

Does LB51 UGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 UGD is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 UGD?
The MOT on LB51 UGD is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 UGD done?
LB51 UGD was recorded at 207,560 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,034 miles a year.
Has LB51 UGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 UGD has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 UGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 UGD find?
LB51 UGD passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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