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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T51 NLEMOT history

T51 NLE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,685 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 NLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 NLE was last recorded at 127,685 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,691 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,994 miles
Average per year
5,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,685 miles
  • 2025 – 125,691 miles
  • 2024 – 122,636 miles
  • 2023 – 121,004 miles
  • 2022 – 118,517 miles
  • 2021 – 113,349 miles
  • 2020 – 106,841 miles
  • 2019 – 99,492 miles
  • 2018 – 94,733 miles
  • 2017 – 91,453 miles
  • 2016 – 86,987 miles
  • 2014 – 82,674 miles
  • 2013 – 78,550 miles
  • 2012 – 71,558 miles
  • 2011 – 63,967 miles
  • 2010 – 54,264 miles
  • 2009 – 42,188 miles
  • 2007 – 31,555 miles
  • 2006 – 23,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,685 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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,685 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,685 miles
    Test number
    532003139480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,691 miles
    Test number
    727198721538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,689 miles (+3,053)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,689 miles
    Test number
    297879318505
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,636 miles
    Test number
    466289000016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,634 miles (+1,630)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,634 miles
    Test number
    522182663346
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,004 miles (+2,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,004 miles
    Test number
    512108096060
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass118,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,517 miles
    Test number
    315462991727
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail118,517 miles (+5,168)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,517 miles
    Test number
    793962641548
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass113,349 miles (+6,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,349 miles
    Test number
    679730441788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass106,841 miles (+7,349)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,841 miles
    Test number
    701316222967
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass99,492 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,492 miles
    Test number
    287595130691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,733 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,733 miles
    Test number
    576810664452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    470904185789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,453 miles (+4,466)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    278401906322
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass86,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    430359421331
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  16. Fail86,987 miles (+4,313)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    798235035440
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  17. Pass82,674 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    345764224375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system in poor condition

  18. Fail82,674 miles (+4,124)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    779954124312
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system in poor condition

  19. Pass78,550 miles (+16)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,550 miles
    Test number
    177486623321
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail78,534 miles (+6,976)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,534 miles
    Test number
    266775423356
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass71,558 miles (+7,591)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    426014162208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass63,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,967 miles
    Test number
    599989451221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail63,967 miles (+9,703)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,967 miles
    Test number
    355468951282
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass54,264 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,264 miles
    Test number
    342138580121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail54,227 miles (+12,039)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,227 miles
    Test number
    971446480168
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,188 miles (+10,633)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    810527519059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,555 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,555 miles
    Test number
    701851317333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,412 miles
    Test number
    883686806340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 NLE

Does T51 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 NLE is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T51 NLE?
The MOT on T51 NLE is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 NLE done?
T51 NLE was recorded at 127,685 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,397 miles a year.
Has T51 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 NLE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T51 NLE 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 NLE find?
T51 NLE passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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