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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LS51 ZTPMOT history

LS51 ZTP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 258,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

LS51 ZTP blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
258,390 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 ZTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 ZTP was last recorded at 258,390 miles on 28 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,389 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 258,390 miles
  • 2025 – 256,016 miles
  • 2023 – 254,093 miles
  • 2021 – 241,938 miles
  • 2020 – 236,667 miles
  • 2019 – 232,056 miles
  • 2018 – 224,408 miles
  • 2017 – 206,893 miles
  • 2016 – 205,012 miles
  • 2014 – 201,246 miles
  • 2013 – 192,613 miles
  • 2012 – 179,578 miles
  • 2011 – 170,148 miles
  • 2009 – 157,552 miles
  • 2008 – 143,692 miles
  • 2007 – 132,357 miles
  • 2006 – 126,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner steering rack axial joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,390 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    258,390 miles
    Test number
    252735702300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail258,389 miles (+2,373)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,389 miles
    Test number
    576340032301
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass256,016 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    256,016 miles
    Test number
    830167601240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass254,093 miles (+4,474)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    254,093 miles
    Test number
    818484619713
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass249,619 miles (+7,681)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    249,619 miles
    Test number
    676190541539
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass241,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    241,938 miles
    Test number
    406768422481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Fail241,938 miles (+5,271)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,938 miles
    Test number
    893125494748
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  8. Pass236,667 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    236,667 miles
    Test number
    499036508145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail236,664 miles (+4,608)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,664 miles
    Test number
    267198519950
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass232,056 miles (+7,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    232,056 miles
    Test number
    943750424198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass224,408 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    224,408 miles
    Test number
    110111559208
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering rack axial joint
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  12. Fail224,408 miles (+7,900)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,408 miles
    Test number
    369477459356
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering rack axial joint
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  13. Pass216,508 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    216,508 miles
    Test number
    479861095902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail216,506 miles (+9,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,506 miles
    Test number
    936217151371
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  15. Pass206,893 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    206,893 miles
    Test number
    616753847719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass205,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    205,012 miles
    Test number
    916835607982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail205,012 miles (+3,766)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,012 miles
    Test number
    648183383943
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass201,246 miles (+8,633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    201,246 miles
    Test number
    928343584174
    • NoteOffside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy When Spun.
  19. Pass192,613 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    192,613 miles
    Test number
    528611883037
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
  20. Fail192,613 miles (+13,035)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,613 miles
    Test number
    178694773002
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Note1 exhaust securing bracket broken
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
  21. Pass179,578 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    179,578 miles
    Test number
    676915122076
    • NoteADVISE CRACK IN WINDSCREEN
  22. Fail179,578 miles (+9,430)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,578 miles
    Test number
    975543222085
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteADVISE CRACK IN WINDSCREEN
  23. Pass170,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    170,148 miles
    Test number
    607313831031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail170,148 miles (+12,596)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,148 miles
    Test number
    267263331076
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  25. Pass157,552 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    714597319396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail157,552 miles (+13,860)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    690937419354
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass143,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    143,692 miles
    Test number
    533615618369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail143,692 miles (+11,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,692 miles
    Test number
    413045518395
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  29. Pass132,357 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    132,357 miles
    Test number
    244566917361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass126,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    384186896458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 ZTP

Does LS51 ZTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 ZTP is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ZTP?
The MOT on LS51 ZTP is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 ZTP done?
LS51 ZTP was recorded at 258,390 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 6,740 miles a year.
Has LS51 ZTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ZTP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 ZTP 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 ZTP find?
LS51 ZTP passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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