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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T51 DLSMOT history

T51 DLS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,854 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 DLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 DLS was last recorded at 159,854 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 9,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,493 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,361 miles
Average per year
10,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,854 miles
  • 2025 – 150,493 miles
  • 2024 – 140,441 miles
  • 2023 – 131,939 miles
  • 2022 – 120,470 miles
  • 2021 – 113,345 miles
  • 2020 – 104,807 miles
  • 2019 – 100,730 miles
  • 2018 – 92,083 miles
  • 2017 – 85,145 miles
  • 2016 – 66,719 miles
  • 2015 – 48,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,854 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central exhaust box corroded but not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,854 miles (+9,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,854 miles
    Test number
    822661697241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,493 miles
    Test number
    276776354030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail150,493 miles (+10,052)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,493 miles
    Test number
    492676320162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,441 miles (+8,502)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,441 miles
    Test number
    813784361540
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES WORN LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,939 miles (+11,469)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,939 miles
    Test number
    818537005971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,470 miles (+7,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,470 miles
    Test number
    225928575984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,345 miles
    Test number
    646318181105
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail113,345 miles (+8,538)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,345 miles
    Test number
    618581950487
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass104,807 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,807 miles
    Test number
    998771531684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,730 miles (+8,647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    100,730 miles
    Test number
    123379114982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,083 miles
    Test number
    627460255724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,083 miles (+6,938)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,083 miles
    Test number
    646567704654
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass85,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    736589202170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,145 miles (+18,426)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    180334941678
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass66,719 miles (+18,491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    110746293681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,228 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    439005175198
    • NoteO/s/f driving light not working
    • NoteOil leak from gear box
    • NoteUnder trays damaged

  17. Fail48,228 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    779235375169
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f driving light not working
    • NoteOil leak from gear box
    • NoteUnder trays damaged

Questions about T51 DLS

Does T51 DLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 DLS is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T51 DLS?
The MOT on T51 DLS is valid until 27 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 DLS done?
T51 DLS was recorded at 159,854 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 10,185 miles a year.
Has T51 DLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 DLS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T51 DLS 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 DLS find?
T51 DLS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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