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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

LS51 KREMOT history

LS51 KRE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 189,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

LS51 KRE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2025
Mileage
189,368 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 KRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 KRE was last recorded at 189,368 miles on 21 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,367 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,368 miles
  • 2022 – 181,142 miles
  • 2020 – 169,215 miles
  • 2019 – 151,578 miles
  • 2018 – 135,752 miles
  • 2016 – 127,952 miles
  • 2013 – 127,502 miles
  • 2012 – 127,366 miles
  • 2011 – 117,500 miles
  • 2009 – 105,026 miles
  • 2008 – 89,838 miles
  • 2006 – 72,193 miles
  • 2005 – 59,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,368 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,368 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    189,368 miles
    Test number
    310925764702
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,367 miles (+8,225)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,367 miles
    Test number
    780115568090
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps DIM (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,142 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    181,142 miles
    Test number
    388949349249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail181,140 miles (+11,925)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,140 miles
    Test number
    255150099404
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,215 miles (+17,637)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    169,215 miles
    Test number
    356542745690
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass151,578 miles (+316)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    151,578 miles
    Test number
    155895344132
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail151,262 miles (+15,510)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,262 miles
    Test number
    955319628365
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,752 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,752 miles
    Test number
    650079874484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both ends

  9. Fail135,725 miles (+7,773)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,725 miles
    Test number
    752734915087
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both ends

  10. Pass127,952 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,952 miles
    Test number
    740698469366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail127,934 miles (+14)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,934 miles
    Test number
    171903289789
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Fail127,920 miles (+418)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,920 miles
    Test number
    651165351591
    • FailureEmissions not tested rear silencer broken away from system due to excessive corrosion (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer excessivly corroded (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass127,502 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    127,502 miles
    Test number
    197237133071
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail127,489 miles (+123)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,489 miles
    Test number
    648787933007
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass127,366 miles (+15)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    127,366 miles
    Test number
    339773732015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteSlight play in steering arms
    • NoteSteering lock not working factory imobizer fitted

  16. Fail127,351 miles (+9,851)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,351 miles
    Test number
    488753922082
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteSlight play in steering arms
    • NoteSteering lock not working factory imobizer fitted

  17. Pass117,500 miles (+12,474)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    117,500 miles
    Test number
    739738011081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,026 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    105,026 miles
    Test number
    463380959470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,171 miles (+9,333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,171 miles
    Test number
    132190899091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,838 miles (+17,645)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,838 miles
    Test number
    721215038063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,193 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    192758296283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass72,193 miles (+12,980)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    481488396269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    59,213 miles
    Test number
    173094705394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 KRE

Does LS51 KRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 KRE expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 KRE?
The MOT on LS51 KRE expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 KRE done?
LS51 KRE was recorded at 189,368 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 7,015 miles a year.
Has LS51 KRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 KRE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 KRE 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 LS51 KRE find?
LS51 KRE passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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