Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen LT

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T51 CBWMOT history

T51 CBW is a green diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
164,251 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,886 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T51 CBW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T51 CBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 CBW was last recorded at 164,251 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,190 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
3,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,251 miles
  • 2025 – 164,190 miles
  • 2024 – 163,868 miles
  • 2023 – 163,110 miles
  • 2020 – 163,050 miles
  • 2019 – 162,983 miles
  • 2017 – 161,137 miles
  • 2016 – 160,288 miles
  • 2015 – 151,015 miles
  • 2014 – 144,854 miles
  • 2012 – 139,929 miles
  • 2011 – 125,149 miles
  • 2010 – 116,484 miles
  • 2009 – 106,488 miles
  • 2008 – 98,180 miles
  • 2007 – 89,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,251 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,251 miles (+61)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    164,251 miles
    Test number
    783225796670
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,190 miles (+322)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    164,190 miles
    Test number
    159523571365
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,868 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    163,868 miles
    Test number
    888672160138
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse inoperative
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components front and rear of vehicle

  4. Fail163,868 miles (+758)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,868 miles
    Test number
    347164337864
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse inoperative
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components front and rear of vehicle

  5. Pass163,110 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,110 miles
    Test number
    130804741837
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail163,110 miles (+60)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,110 miles
    Test number
    781755507216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass163,050 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    163,050 miles
    Test number
    505951156658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail163,016 miles (+33)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,016 miles
    Test number
    854102932251
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass162,983 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,983 miles
    Test number
    786724258669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    161,137 miles
    Test number
    769670309980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail161,137 miles (+849)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,137 miles
    Test number
    715712115026
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass160,288 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,288 miles
    Test number
    524301034897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,015 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,015 miles
    Test number
    965740095151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,854 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    144,854 miles
    Test number
    865580394123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note1 both front and nsr tyres wearing on edges
    • Note1 steering rack worn slightly

  15. Fail144,843 miles (+4,914)2 dangerous15 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,843 miles
    Test number
    168795584120
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note1 both front and nsr tyres wearing on edges
    • Note1 steering rack worn slightly

  16. Pass139,929 miles (+14,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    139,929 miles
    Test number
    716951142040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass125,149 miles (+8,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    125,149 miles
    Test number
    667897921052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,484 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    116,484 miles
    Test number
    152525930015
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt catch,cover missing

  19. Fail116,464 miles (+9,976)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,464 miles
    Test number
    394615830081
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt catch,cover missing

  20. Pass106,488 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    121046739070
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNS seat belt stalk cover missing
    • NoteOSR brake warn ing indicator fouling on wheel

  21. Fail106,488 miles (+8,308)4 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    354456139091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNS seat belt stalk cover missing
    • NoteOSR brake warn ing indicator fouling on wheel

  22. Pass98,180 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,180 miles
    Test number
    751162648059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail98,174 miles (+9,099)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,174 miles
    Test number
    992789038072
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass89,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    513223047058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 CBW

Does T51 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 CBW is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T51 CBW?
The MOT on T51 CBW is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 CBW done?
T51 CBW was recorded at 164,251 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,886 miles a year.
Has T51 CBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 CBW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T51 CBW 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 T51 CBW find?
T51 CBW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

Related registrations

Browse all T51 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.