
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
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))
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))
Pass197,810 miles (+4,682)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 197,810 miles
- Test number
- 136726793996
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass160,031 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 160,031 miles
- Test number
- 559326244345
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass150,116 miles (+4,832)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 150,116 miles
- Test number
- 206707202361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,284 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 145,284 miles
- Test number
- 917877101351
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass139,249 miles (+8,149)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 139,249 miles
- Test number
- 534811400323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,100 miles (+6,966)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 131,100 miles
- Test number
- 260347799201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,134 miles (+5,272)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 124,134 miles
- Test number
- 560642608339
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass95,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 95,295 miles
- Test number
- 742518136153
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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