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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LS51 VWGMOT history

LS51 VWG is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 257,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LS51 VWG red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
257,509 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 VWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 VWG was last recorded at 257,509 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,762 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,747 miles
Average per year
10,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,509 miles
  • 2024 – 252,762 miles
  • 2023 – 245,753 miles
  • 2022 – 238,214 miles
  • 2021 – 233,953 miles
  • 2020 – 228,564 miles
  • 2019 – 221,210 miles
  • 2018 – 219,145 miles
  • 2017 – 211,402 miles
  • 2016 – 198,761 miles
  • 2015 – 174,118 miles
  • 2014 – 154,321 miles
  • 2013 – 138,612 miles
  • 2012 – 128,270 miles
  • 2011 – 112,633 miles
  • 2010 – 103,159 miles
  • 2009 – 93,739 miles
  • 2008 – 82,900 miles
  • 2007 – 71,013 miles
  • 2006 – 59,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,509 miles (+4,747)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    257,509 miles
    Test number
    400114307826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass252,762 miles (+7,009)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    252,762 miles
    Test number
    992567902645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass245,753 miles (+7,539)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    245,753 miles
    Test number
    801100078298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass238,214 miles (+4,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    238,214 miles
    Test number
    198494148646
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass233,953 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    233,953 miles
    Test number
    957772798254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass228,564 miles (+7,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    228,564 miles
    Test number
    622664408127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass221,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    221,210 miles
    Test number
    989447810093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail221,210 miles (+2,065)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,210 miles
    Test number
    269774051461
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass219,145 miles (+7,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    219,145 miles
    Test number
    487296072333
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass211,402 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    211,402 miles
    Test number
    931341009660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail211,401 miles (+12,640)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,401 miles
    Test number
    794207766066
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass198,761 miles (+24,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    198,761 miles
    Test number
    564585297799
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

  13. Pass174,118 miles (+19,797)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    174,118 miles
    Test number
    236262878840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass154,321 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    154,321 miles
    Test number
    148424994203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty x4
    • NoteDamage to n/s and o/s outer sills
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  15. Fail154,321 miles (+15,709)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,321 miles
    Test number
    858484794225
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty x4
    • NoteDamage to n/s and o/s outer sills
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  16. Pass138,612 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    138,612 miles
    Test number
    646603313329
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail138,612 miles (+10,342)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,612 miles
    Test number
    395840613384
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteRear brakes reading low - both sides

  18. Pass128,270 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,270 miles
    Test number
    138586592249
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll brake discs slight wear
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f lower sills/ steps rusty

  19. Fail128,270 miles (+15,637)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,270 miles
    Test number
    118746792278
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Lower Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll brake discs slight wear
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f lower sills/ steps rusty

  20. Fail112,633 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,633 miles
    Test number
    549922571211
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass112,633 miles (+9,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,633 miles
    Test number
    949402471211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass103,159 miles (+9,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,159 miles
    Test number
    133350300394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  23. Pass93,739 miles (+10,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,739 miles
    Test number
    484751309399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail82,900 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    492261988212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass82,900 miles (+11,887)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    573041388267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,013 miles
    Test number
    282894787201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,013 miles (+12,006)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,013 miles
    Test number
    314934187219
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass59,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    711692376219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS51 VWG

Does LS51 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 VWG is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 VWG?
The MOT on LS51 VWG is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 VWG done?
LS51 VWG was recorded at 257,509 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 10,349 miles a year.
Has LS51 VWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 VWG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LS51 VWG 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 VWG find?
LS51 VWG passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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