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Volkswagen Transporter

Cream · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

LS51 ZTGMOT history

LS51 ZTG is a cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 219,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LS51 ZTG cream Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
219,262 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 ZTG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 ZTG was last recorded at 219,262 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 5,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,287 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,975 miles
Average per year
7,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,262 miles
  • 2025 – 213,287 miles
  • 2024 – 206,707 miles
  • 2023 – 199,567 miles
  • 2022 – 194,361 miles
  • 2021 – 192,279 miles
  • 2020 – 190,466 miles
  • 2019 – 186,563 miles
  • 2018 – 182,121 miles
  • 2017 – 178,745 miles
  • 2016 – 175,279 miles
  • 2015 – 174,052 miles
  • 2014 – 161,103 miles
  • 2013 – 145,444 miles
  • 2012 – 127,559 miles
  • 2011 – 117,842 miles
  • 2010 – 112,155 miles
  • 2009 – 104,520 miles
  • 2007 – 94,102 miles
  • 2006 – 81,465 miles
  • 2005 – 69,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,262 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and offside rear inner wheel arch

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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front inner drive shaft sill leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass219,262 miles (+5,975)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    219,262 miles
    Test number
    487886014556
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and offside rear inner wheel arch

  2. Pass213,287 miles (+6,580)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    213,287 miles
    Test number
    772914223892
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear foot break effort only just met system needs adjustment or repair

  3. Pass206,707 miles (+7,140)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    206,707 miles
    Test number
    928502252740
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,567 miles (+5,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    199,567 miles
    Test number
    616989205819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,361 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    194,361 miles
    Test number
    442373558685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass192,279 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    192,279 miles
    Test number
    515151270364
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip cracking (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail192,279 miles (+1,813)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,279 miles
    Test number
    607793232638
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip cracking (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner track arms have play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass190,466 miles (+3,903)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    190,466 miles
    Test number
    776988753206
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass186,563 miles (+4,442)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    186,563 miles
    Test number
    339534985236
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass182,121 miles (+3,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    182,121 miles
    Test number
    567682114860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass178,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    178,745 miles
    Test number
    702601101873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Fail178,745 miles (+3,466)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,745 miles
    Test number
    244586187272
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass175,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    175,279 miles
    Test number
    297537924132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner drive shaft sill leaking

  14. Fail175,279 miles (+1,227)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,279 miles
    Test number
    110298252923
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner drive shaft sill leaking

  15. Pass174,052 miles (+12,949)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    174,052 miles
    Test number
    812850364643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass161,103 miles (+15,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    161,103 miles
    Test number
    218448124262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass145,444 miles (+17,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    145,444 miles
    Test number
    219433213268
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass127,559 miles (+9,717)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    127,559 miles
    Test number
    378577222296
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWarning lamp indicates an brake fault

  19. Pass117,842 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,842 miles
    Test number
    726391721239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass112,155 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    112,155 miles
    Test number
    253767090485
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Fail112,153 miles (+7,633)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,153 miles
    Test number
    160639380194
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

  22. Pass104,520 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,520 miles
    Test number
    293166479443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,519 miles (+10,417)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,519 miles
    Test number
    281574079177
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass94,102 miles (+12,637)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    801283707321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,465 miles (+12,307)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,465 miles
    Test number
    904570206304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    964044105333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 ZTG

Does LS51 ZTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 ZTG is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ZTG?
The MOT on LS51 ZTG is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 ZTG done?
LS51 ZTG was recorded at 219,262 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,197 miles a year.
Has LS51 ZTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ZTG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 ZTG 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 ZTG find?
LS51 ZTG passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; slight surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and offside rear inner wheel arch.

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