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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LL51 SOUMOT history

LL51 SOU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LL51 SOU blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
186,080 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 SOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 SOU was last recorded at 186,080 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,419 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
661 miles
Average per year
5,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,080 miles
  • 2025 – 185,419 miles
  • 2023 – 182,487 miles
  • 2022 – 180,764 miles
  • 2021 – 180,065 miles
  • 2020 – 178,677 miles
  • 2019 – 176,239 miles
  • 2018 – 175,869 miles
  • 2017 – 174,747 miles
  • 2016 – 170,635 miles
  • 2015 – 165,801 miles
  • 2014 – 158,018 miles
  • 2013 – 153,670 miles
  • 2012 – 149,428 miles
  • 2011 – 145,097 miles
  • 2010 – 136,419 miles
  • 2009 – 127,995 miles
  • 2007 – 113,946 miles
  • 2006 – 90,057 miles
  • 2005 – 69,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,080 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,080 miles (+661)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    186,080 miles
    Test number
    281216518963
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass185,419 miles (+2,932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    185,419 miles
    Test number
    213541614399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass182,487 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    182,487 miles
    Test number
    970188761209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass180,764 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    180,764 miles
    Test number
    601214397346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail180,763 miles (+698)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,763 miles
    Test number
    898801743828
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass180,065 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    180,065 miles
    Test number
    736246023245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail180,065 miles (+1,388)3 dangerous5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,065 miles
    Test number
    812774814316
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning lamp on.

  8. Pass178,677 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    178,677 miles
    Test number
    366986951386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail178,676 miles (+2,437)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,676 miles
    Test number
    129278446393
    • DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass176,239 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    176,239 miles
    Test number
    726035593842
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStonechip in windscreen

  11. Fail176,237 miles (+368)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,237 miles
    Test number
    492084075526
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired arm seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStonechip in windscreen

  12. Pass175,869 miles (+1,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    175,869 miles
    Test number
    459382095526
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryChip in front window
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables slightly corroded

  13. Pass174,747 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    174,747 miles
    Test number
    676023558673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass170,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    170,635 miles
    Test number
    547755034806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail170,635 miles (+4,834)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,635 miles
    Test number
    815779524086
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass165,801 miles (+7,783)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    165,801 miles
    Test number
    387079255174
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses slightly perished

  17. Pass158,018 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    158,018 miles
    Test number
    177445474113
    • NoteBoth rear road rim damaged

  18. Fail158,018 miles (+4,348)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,018 miles
    Test number
    607394474198
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear road rim damaged

  19. Pass153,670 miles (+168)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    153,670 miles
    Test number
    846585473194
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perished
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Fail153,502 miles (+4,074)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,502 miles
    Test number
    987253063175
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perished
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass149,428 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    149,428 miles
    Test number
    798955582105
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Fail149,428 miles (+4,331)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,428 miles
    Test number
    557693672156
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Pass145,097 miles (+8,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    145,097 miles
    Test number
    309615131010
    • NoteO.s.f steering arm has slight play

  24. Pass136,419 miles (+8,424)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    136,419 miles
    Test number
    122150830471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass127,995 miles (+14,049)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    127,995 miles
    Test number
    603860349098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass113,946 miles (+23,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    113,946 miles
    Test number
    324042657339
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass90,057 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    90,057 miles
    Test number
    692303436367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail89,706 miles (+19,781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,706 miles
    Test number
    881965526389
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass69,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    770116645377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 SOU

Does LL51 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 SOU is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 SOU?
The MOT on LL51 SOU is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 SOU done?
LL51 SOU was recorded at 186,080 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,578 miles a year.
Has LL51 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 SOU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 SOU 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 LL51 SOU find?
LL51 SOU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes; front brake cable damaged but not to excess, and 5 more.

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