Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
LB51 UGFMOT history
LB51 UGF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,737 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 153,737 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 UGF
- 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
- 4 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 UGF was last recorded at 153,737 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,782 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 955 miles
- Average per year
- 6,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,737 miles
- 2025 – 152,782 miles
- 2024 – 152,079 miles
- 2023 – 151,009 miles
- 2022 – 149,323 miles
- 2020 – 147,763 miles
- 2019 – 143,493 miles
- 2018 – 137,245 miles
- 2017 – 131,871 miles
- 2016 – 116,516 miles
- 2015 – 100,531 miles
- 2014 – 90,680 miles
- 2013 – 82,248 miles
- 2012 – 81,574 miles
- 2011 – 74,750 miles
- 2009 – 59,124 miles
- 2008 – 45,146 miles
- 2007 – 37,042 miles
- 2006 – 29,696 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,737 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Stop lamp(s) all not working
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,737 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 153,737 miles
- Test number
- 634193603276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail153,737 miles (+955)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,737 miles
- Test number
- 962299760376
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass152,782 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 152,782 miles
- Test number
- 799006241905
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack nearside & offside (2.1.5 (a))
Fail152,782 miles (+703)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,782 miles
- Test number
- 580756561829
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack nearside & offside (2.1.5 (a))
Pass152,079 miles (+1,070)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 152,079 miles
- Test number
- 973915009205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,009 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 151,009 miles
- Test number
- 545046836364
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Fail151,004 miles (+1,681)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,004 miles
- Test number
- 732226333511
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Pass149,323 miles (+1,560)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 149,323 miles
- Test number
- 624119393019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 147,763 miles
- Test number
- 323673431859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,763 miles (+4,270)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,763 miles
- Test number
- 664745652883
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass143,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 143,493 miles
- Test number
- 210142753708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,489 miles (+6,244)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,489 miles
- Test number
- 181392019231
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass137,245 miles (+5,374)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 137,245 miles
- Test number
- 660915293546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,871 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 131,871 miles
- Test number
- 678583662850
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail131,870 miles (+15,354)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,870 miles
- Test number
- 473492427130
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass116,516 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 116,516 miles
- Test number
- 714945701424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail116,516 miles (+15,985)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,516 miles
- Test number
- 461439876916
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass100,531 miles (+9,851)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 100,531 miles
- Test number
- 508730095113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass90,680 miles (+24)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 90,680 miles
- Test number
- 848055964001
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside rear tyre getting low
Fail90,656 miles (+8,408)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,656 miles
- Test number
- 506253164057
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside rear tyre getting low
Pass82,248 miles (+674)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 82,248 miles
- Test number
- 555467153090
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSteering lock not locking.
Pass81,574 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 81,574 miles
- Test number
- 105382062478
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S front & N/S rear tyres wearig low & perishing with age.
- NoteRear brake pads wearing low.
Fail81,574 miles (+6,824)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,574 miles
- Test number
- 495612562028
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S front & N/S rear tyres wearig low & perishing with age.
- NoteRear brake pads wearing low.
Pass74,750 miles (+15,626)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 74,750 miles
- Test number
- 948589621055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,124 miles (+5,929)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 59,124 miles
- Test number
- 503262699217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,195 miles (+8,049)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,195 miles
- Test number
- 442544709153
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass45,146 miles (+8,104)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 45,146 miles
- Test number
- 540087058179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,042 miles (+7,346)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 37,042 miles
- Test number
- 622334757018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 29,696 miles
- Test number
- 171088246061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 UGF
- Does LB51 UGF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 UGF is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 UGF?
- The MOT on LB51 UGF is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 UGF done?
- LB51 UGF was recorded at 153,737 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,225 miles a year.
- Has LB51 UGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 UGF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB51 UGF 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 UGF find?
- LB51 UGF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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