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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass181,067 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass181,067 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    181,067 miles
    Test number
    940085714486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass172,295 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    172,295 miles
    Test number
    567721244259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass134,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    134,197 miles
    Test number
    625431491007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass124,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    124,292 miles
    Test number
    373828480081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. Pass117,264 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    117,264 miles
    Test number
    353045919153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. Pass107,666 miles (+7,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    107,666 miles
    Test number
    340764718143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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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