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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

LS51 ZTOMOT history

LS51 ZTO is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LS51 ZTO purple Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
198,534 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 ZTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 ZTO was last recorded at 198,534 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,810 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
724 miles
Average per year
5,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,534 miles
  • 2025 – 197,810 miles
  • 2024 – 193,128 miles
  • 2023 – 187,438 miles
  • 2022 – 179,078 miles
  • 2021 – 177,657 miles
  • 2019 – 173,080 miles
  • 2018 – 164,083 miles
  • 2014 – 160,031 miles
  • 2013 – 154,225 miles
  • 2012 – 150,116 miles
  • 2011 – 145,284 miles
  • 2010 – 139,249 miles
  • 2009 – 131,100 miles
  • 2008 – 124,134 miles
  • 2007 – 118,862 miles
  • 2006 – 95,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,534 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    198,534 miles
    Test number
    184184121150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail198,534 miles (+724)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,534 miles
    Test number
    198032913019
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass197,810 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    197,810 miles
    Test number
    136726793996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,128 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    193,128 miles
    Test number
    581721435031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail193,126 miles (+5,688)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,126 miles
    Test number
    143926195097
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass187,438 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    187,438 miles
    Test number
    688298881600
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Fail187,435 miles (+8,357)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,435 miles
    Test number
    519568019800
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass179,078 miles (+1,421)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    179,078 miles
    Test number
    149894920794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable rear section worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front trye worn shoulders and worn close too wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass177,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    177,657 miles
    Test number
    841463566823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail177,657 miles (+4,577)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,657 miles
    Test number
    562112427028
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass173,080 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    173,080 miles
    Test number
    745021695616
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired bent (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  12. Fail173,080 miles (+8,997)1 repaired4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,080 miles
    Test number
    707338175302
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired bent (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  13. Pass164,083 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,083 miles
    Test number
    435700274651
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail164,068 miles (+4,037)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,068 miles
    Test number
    941932859761
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass160,031 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    160,031 miles
    Test number
    559326244345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail160,024 miles (+5,799)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,024 miles
    Test number
    837515744356
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  17. Pass154,225 miles (+4,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    154,225 miles
    Test number
    289565903360
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass150,116 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    150,116 miles
    Test number
    206707202361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass145,284 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    145,284 miles
    Test number
    917877101351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail145,253 miles (+6,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,253 miles
    Test number
    259655401300
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  21. Pass139,249 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    139,249 miles
    Test number
    534811400323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass131,100 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    131,100 miles
    Test number
    260347799201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass124,134 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    124,134 miles
    Test number
    560642608339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass118,862 miles (+23,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    118,862 miles
    Test number
    364245097299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass95,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    95,295 miles
    Test number
    742518136153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,295 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,295 miles
    Test number
    640148536124
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS51 ZTO

Does LS51 ZTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 ZTO is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ZTO?
The MOT on LS51 ZTO is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 ZTO done?
LS51 ZTO was recorded at 198,534 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,191 miles a year.
Has LS51 ZTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ZTO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 ZTO 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 ZTO find?
LS51 ZTO passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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