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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LB51 UGEMOT history

LB51 UGE is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
188,900 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 UGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 UGE was last recorded at 188,900 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 4,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2009: 53,206 miles, lower than 60,797 miles on 7 Aug 2008.

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
184,863 miles · 27 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,037 miles
Average per year
7,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,900 miles
  • 2021 – 184,863 miles
  • 2017 – 167,193 miles
  • 2016 – 158,420 miles
  • 2015 – 150,939 miles
  • 2014 – 136,194 miles
  • 2013 – 118,431 miles
  • 2012 – 102,671 miles
  • 2011 – 86,936 miles
  • 2010 – 85,904 miles
  • 2009 – 75,589 miles
  • 2008 – 60,797 miles
  • 2007 – 51,117 miles
  • 2006 – 42,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    784783490743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,900 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    188,900 miles
    Test number
    528996587940
    • AdvisoryBonnet lever in car is insecure

  3. Pass184,863 miles (+17,670)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    184,863 miles
    Test number
    237935867992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    167,193 miles
    Test number
    419791274770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  5. Fail167,193 miles (+8,773)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,193 miles
    Test number
    832969426603
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  6. Pass158,420 miles (+7,481)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,420 miles
    Test number
    286471983516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,939 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    150,939 miles
    Test number
    577275105283
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  8. Fail150,939 miles (+14,745)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,939 miles
    Test number
    659245805260
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  9. Pass136,194 miles (+17,763)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,194 miles
    Test number
    399465704205
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass118,431 miles (+15,760)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,431 miles
    Test number
    578113513260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,671 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,671 miles
    Test number
    378265812451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting deteriorated

  12. Fail102,671 miles (+15,735)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,671 miles
    Test number
    599704412230
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting deteriorated

  13. Pass86,936 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,936 miles
    Test number
    646213111205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,904 miles (+10,315)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,904 miles
    Test number
    124660250239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    681293459210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,589 miles (+22,383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    963994449285
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail53,206 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,206 miles
    Test number
    540920519139
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,206 miles (-7,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,206 miles
    Test number
    781820919179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,797 miles
    Test number
    324490228208
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail60,797 miles (+9,680)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,797 miles
    Test number
    982009718257
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass51,117 miles (+8,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    283807757445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass42,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,632 miles
    Test number
    511783326105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,632 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,632 miles
    Test number
    601443426158
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Questions about LB51 UGE

Does LB51 UGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 UGE is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 UGE?
The MOT on LB51 UGE is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 UGE done?
LB51 UGE was recorded at 188,900 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 7,868 miles a year.
Has LB51 UGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 UGE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LB51 UGE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 UGE find?
LB51 UGE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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