
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T451 LVWMOT history
T451 LVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 181,067 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 May 2025
- Mileage
- 181,067 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,614 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T451 LVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T451 LVW was last recorded at 181,067 miles on 15 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 181,066 miles · 3 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,614 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 181,067 miles
- 2023 – 175,559 miles
- 2022 – 172,295 miles
- 2020 – 168,955 miles
- 2019 – 166,181 miles
- 2018 – 163,870 miles
- 2017 – 157,054 miles
- 2016 – 145,604 miles
- 2015 – 141,221 miles
- 2014 – 138,617 miles
- 2013 – 137,575 miles
- 2012 – 136,500 miles
- 2011 – 134,197 miles
- 2010 – 124,292 miles
- 2009 – 117,264 miles
- 2008 – 107,666 miles
- 2006 – 100,417 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,067 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 181,067 miles
- Test number
- 940085714486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,066 miles (+5,507)27 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,066 miles
- Test number
- 680642613185
- MajorCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Body component insecure grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (x2) (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit behind headlight (4.11 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit behind headlight (4.11 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass175,559 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 175,559 miles
- Test number
- 324913132659
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail175,557 miles (+3,262)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,557 miles
- Test number
- 197325822302
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass172,295 miles (+3,340)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 172,295 miles
- Test number
- 567721244259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,955 miles (+2,774)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 168,955 miles
- Test number
- 104289473279
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,181 miles (+2,311)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 166,181 miles
- Test number
- 608770498793
- AdvisoryNearside Rear limited free play and only just met min effort
Pass163,870 miles (+56)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 163,870 miles
- Test number
- 378910856036
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Fail163,814 miles (+6,760)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,814 miles
- Test number
- 549761758806
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded at valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Pass157,054 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 157,054 miles
- Test number
- 282220187277
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail157,054 miles (+11,450)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,054 miles
- Test number
- 580476119133
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass145,604 miles (+336)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 145,604 miles
- Test number
- 334083517000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail145,268 miles (+4,047)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,268 miles
- Test number
- 505592447869
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod arm (2.2.B.1f)
Pass141,221 miles (+6)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 141,221 miles
- Test number
- 957642635146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBOTH front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
- NoteBOTH front sills slightly corroded
- NoteO/s/f headlamp slightly loose but not insecure
Fail141,215 miles (+2,598)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,215 miles
- Test number
- 606738115177
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBOTH front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
- NoteBOTH front sills slightly corroded
- NoteBOTH rear brake discs worn, corroded and pitted
- NoteO/s/f headlamp slightly loose but not insecure
Pass138,617 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 138,617 miles
- Test number
- 537525414167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBOTH front brake discs worn and corroded
- NoteBOTH rear brake discs worn, corroded and pitted
Fail138,617 miles (+1,042)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,617 miles
- Test number
- 746123814161
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBOTH front brake discs worn and corroded
- NoteBOTH rear brake discs worn, corroded and pitted
Pass137,575 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 137,575 miles
- Test number
- 755000823101
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBOTH front headlamps slightly loose but not insecure
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Fail137,575 miles (+1,075)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,575 miles
- Test number
- 266790723170
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBOTH front headlamps slightly loose but not insecure
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Pass136,500 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 136,500 miles
- Test number
- 596424802198
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail136,500 miles (+2,303)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,500 miles
- Test number
- 867822402199
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 134,197 miles
- Test number
- 625431491007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,195 miles (+9,903)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,195 miles
- Test number
- 197231491027
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass124,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 124,292 miles
- Test number
- 373828480081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,291 miles (+7,027)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,291 miles
- Test number
- 542008080069
- 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass117,264 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 117,264 miles
- Test number
- 353045919153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,242 miles (+9,576)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,242 miles
- Test number
- 904404319112
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass107,666 miles (+7,249)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 107,666 miles
- Test number
- 340764718143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 100,417 miles
- Test number
- 574125026314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T451 LVW
- Does T451 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T451 LVW expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T451 LVW?
- The MOT on T451 LVW expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T451 LVW done?
- T451 LVW was recorded at 181,067 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 4,614 miles a year.
- Has T451 LVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T451 LVW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T451 LVW 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 T451 LVW find?
- T451 LVW passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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