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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

LB53 NVTMOT history

LB53 NVT is a white and blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 307,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
307,401 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NVT was last recorded at 307,401 miles on 9 May 2026, 8,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
298,832 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,569 miles
Average per year
13,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 307,401 miles
  • 2025 – 298,832 miles
  • 2024 – 290,787 miles
  • 2023 – 283,381 miles
  • 2022 – 277,408 miles
  • 2021 – 272,749 miles
  • 2020 – 268,008 miles
  • 2019 – 257,211 miles
  • 2018 – 249,668 miles
  • 2017 – 240,617 miles
  • 2016 – 215,008 miles
  • 2015 – 201,592 miles
  • 2014 – 187,608 miles
  • 2013 – 173,071 miles
  • 2012 – 157,776 miles
  • 2011 – 140,449 miles
  • 2010 – 118,070 miles
  • 2009 – 98,049 miles
  • 2008 – 75,901 miles
  • 2007 – 56,634 miles
  • 2006 – 47,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass307,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass307,401 miles (+8,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    307,401 miles
    Test number
    578078636088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass298,832 miles (+8,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    298,832 miles
    Test number
    572139329618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable sticking slightly

  3. Pass290,787 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    290,787 miles
    Test number
    126726885685
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Fail290,741 miles (+7,360)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,741 miles
    Test number
    747901588427
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass283,381 miles (+5,973)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    283,381 miles
    Test number
    466305502711
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass277,408 miles (+4,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    277,408 miles
    Test number
    819743577339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass272,749 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    272,749 miles
    Test number
    797600356409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass268,008 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    268,008 miles
    Test number
    771882610963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass257,211 miles (+7,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    257,211 miles
    Test number
    379842202917
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but still secure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass249,668 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    249,668 miles
    Test number
    693473785462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass240,617 miles (+25,609)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    240,617 miles
    Test number
    907658656442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass215,008 miles (+13,416)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    215,008 miles
    Test number
    843123285732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass201,592 miles (+13,984)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    201,592 miles
    Test number
    561162317307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass187,608 miles (+14,537)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    187,608 miles
    Test number
    235306574238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass173,071 miles (+15,295)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    173,071 miles
    Test number
    865008893265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass157,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    157,776 miles
    Test number
    607157602361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail157,776 miles (+17,327)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,776 miles
    Test number
    736145002356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  18. Pass140,449 miles (+22,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    140,449 miles
    Test number
    638608141326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,070 miles (+20,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    118,070 miles
    Test number
    773022040391
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  20. Pass98,049 miles (+22,148)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    450797259415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,901 miles (+19,267)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    891194458362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,634 miles (+9,455)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,634 miles
    Test number
    334631257303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    262503666338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NVT

Does LB53 NVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NVT is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NVT?
The MOT on LB53 NVT is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 NVT done?
LB53 NVT was recorded at 307,401 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 13,442 miles a year.
Has LB53 NVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NVT has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 NVT 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 LB53 NVT find?
LB53 NVT passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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