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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LB53 NVUMOT history

LB53 NVU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 298,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
298,102 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
15,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NVU was last recorded at 298,102 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 4,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
293,615 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,487 miles
Average per year
15,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 298,102 miles
  • 2023 – 293,615 miles
  • 2022 – 277,453 miles
  • 2021 – 261,322 miles
  • 2020 – 248,290 miles
  • 2019 – 235,846 miles
  • 2018 – 226,232 miles
  • 2017 – 215,906 miles
  • 2016 – 194,293 miles
  • 2015 – 167,128 miles
  • 2014 – 153,142 miles
  • 2013 – 135,918 miles
  • 2012 – 125,605 miles
  • 2011 – 116,036 miles
  • 2010 – 102,362 miles
  • 2009 – 83,664 miles
  • 2008 – 66,276 miles
  • 2007 – 55,203 miles
  • 2006 – 23,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass298,102 miles
  • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass298,102 miles (+4,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    298,102 miles
    Test number
    311328581635
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  2. Pass293,615 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    293,615 miles
    Test number
    919216691031
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  3. Fail293,615 miles (+16,162)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,615 miles
    Test number
    885044322266
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  4. Pass277,453 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    277,453 miles
    Test number
    833147151616
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail277,453 miles (+16,131)1 repaired4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,453 miles
    Test number
    391544475927
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass261,322 miles (+13,032)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    261,322 miles
    Test number
    166953840729
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass248,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    248,290 miles
    Test number
    927936611318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail248,290 miles (+12,444)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,290 miles
    Test number
    418614172714
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass235,846 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    235,846 miles
    Test number
    106107621660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass226,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    226,232 miles
    Test number
    781750303268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail226,225 miles (+10,319)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,225 miles
    Test number
    455048280084
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass215,906 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    215,906 miles
    Test number
    631503378172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail215,898 miles (+21,605)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,898 miles
    Test number
    851831932200
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass194,293 miles (+27,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    194,293 miles
    Test number
    841987720426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass167,128 miles (+13,986)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    167,128 miles
    Test number
    902129884063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass153,142 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    153,142 miles
    Test number
    929139924349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail153,134 miles (+17,216)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,134 miles
    Test number
    919508824318
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass135,918 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    135,918 miles
    Test number
    427592633368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail135,910 miles (+10,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,910 miles
    Test number
    198131033331
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass125,605 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    125,605 miles
    Test number
    685209022390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,036 miles (+13,674)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,036 miles
    Test number
    335052321327
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake pad warning light is on

  22. Pass102,362 miles (+18,698)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    102,362 miles
    Test number
    961789510332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,664 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    330340319365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has flat spots & down to 2mm in flat spots
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on 2mm on edges

  24. Fail83,664 miles (+17,388)1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    630420419380
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has flat spots & down to 2mm in flat spots
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on 2mm on edges

  25. Pass66,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,276 miles
    Test number
    264423718362
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail66,276 miles (+11,073)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,276 miles
    Test number
    910443718368
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass55,203 miles (+31,833)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,203 miles
    Test number
    571652437369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,370 miles
    Test number
    970519496112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NVU

Does LB53 NVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 NVU expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NVU?
The MOT on LB53 NVU expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 NVU done?
LB53 NVU was recorded at 298,102 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 15,165 miles a year.
Has LB53 NVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NVU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 NVU 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 NVU find?
LB53 NVU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: stone chip in windscreen.

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