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White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LB51 VLLMOT history

LB51 VLL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,188 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 VLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 VLL was last recorded at 88,188 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,613 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
2,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,188 miles
  • 2024 – 87,613 miles
  • 2023 – 87,235 miles
  • 2022 – 86,558 miles
  • 2021 – 85,339 miles
  • 2020 – 84,128 miles
  • 2019 – 83,728 miles
  • 2018 – 83,061 miles
  • 2017 – 82,155 miles
  • 2016 – 80,560 miles
  • 2015 – 78,737 miles
  • 2014 – 75,645 miles
  • 2013 – 73,431 miles
  • 2012 – 68,176 miles
  • 2011 – 65,355 miles
  • 2010 – 62,853 miles
  • 2009 – 60,285 miles
  • 2008 – 57,335 miles
  • 2007 – 54,975 miles
  • 2006 – 43,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,188 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,188 miles (+575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,188 miles
    Test number
    167305464031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass87,613 miles (+378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,613 miles
    Test number
    270163064834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,235 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,235 miles
    Test number
    372528655164
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail87,230 miles (+672)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,230 miles
    Test number
    522611085426
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass86,558 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,558 miles
    Test number
    309579142262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,339 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,339 miles
    Test number
    660579918223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,128 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,128 miles
    Test number
    994435162094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,728 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,728 miles
    Test number
    131822873267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,724 miles (+663)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,724 miles
    Test number
    272433716135
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass83,061 miles (+896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    199086192359
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer centre sill area has surface rust
  11. Pass82,165 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,165 miles
    Test number
    672095649431
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail82,155 miles (+1,595)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    347869788817
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass80,560 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,560 miles
    Test number
    954326036101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,737 miles (+3,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,737 miles
    Test number
    181681132742
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass75,645 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    466584744356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,431 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    416344543457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,989 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,989 miles
    Test number
    188567503081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,176 miles (+2,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,176 miles
    Test number
    287586002073
    • NoteAnti slip rubber slightly worn
  19. Pass65,355 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,355 miles
    Test number
    909477201074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,853 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,853 miles
    Test number
    383487500099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,285 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    203487409087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    303019708058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,335 miles (+2,360)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    412499908053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  24. Pass54,975 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,975 miles
    Test number
    872838127264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,521 miles (+14,030)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    250418846345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,491 miles
    Test number
    834323706004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 VLL

Does LB51 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 VLL is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 VLL?
The MOT on LB51 VLL is valid until 8 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 VLL done?
LB51 VLL was recorded at 88,188 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,942 miles a year.
Has LB51 VLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 VLL has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 VLL 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 VLL find?
LB51 VLL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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