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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LB53 NWGMOT history

LB53 NWG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 220,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2023
Mileage
220,428 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NWG was last recorded at 220,428 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,400 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
10,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 220,428 miles
  • 2021 – 217,884 miles
  • 2020 – 215,478 miles
  • 2019 – 211,305 miles
  • 2018 – 207,573 miles
  • 2017 – 200,721 miles
  • 2016 – 193,726 miles
  • 2015 – 187,167 miles
  • 2014 – 179,750 miles
  • 2013 – 171,959 miles
  • 2012 – 166,876 miles
  • 2011 – 158,454 miles
  • 2010 – 147,585 miles
  • 2009 – 132,782 miles
  • 2008 – 102,327 miles
  • 2007 – 63,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,428 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes and brake pipe ferrules corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,428 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    220,428 miles
    Test number
    560673846845
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes and brake pipe ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Fail220,400 miles (+2,516)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,400 miles
    Test number
    152778115331
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes and brake pipe ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass217,884 miles (+2,406)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    217,884 miles
    Test number
    225887639239
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle end and brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass215,478 miles (+4,173)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    215,478 miles
    Test number
    561119806229
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass211,305 miles (+3,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    211,305 miles
    Test number
    976349687737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass207,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    207,573 miles
    Test number
    409174596153
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sill slightly corroded

  7. Fail207,572 miles (+6,851)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,572 miles
    Test number
    702466790715
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sill slightly corroded

  8. Pass200,721 miles (+6,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    200,721 miles
    Test number
    508561411744
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Pass193,726 miles (+6,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    193,726 miles
    Test number
    434071791981
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass187,167 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    187,167 miles
    Test number
    585912525037
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Fail187,165 miles (+7,415)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,165 miles
    Test number
    608391225004
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass179,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    179,750 miles
    Test number
    125749804040
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail179,749 miles (+7,790)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,749 miles
    Test number
    216839904004
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass171,959 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    171,959 miles
    Test number
    266308213078
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail171,959 miles (+5,083)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,959 miles
    Test number
    769618013021
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass166,876 miles (+8,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    166,876 miles
    Test number
    206268512055
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail158,454 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,454 miles
    Test number
    117039811047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass158,454 miles (+10,869)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    158,454 miles
    Test number
    679989311090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass147,585 miles (+14,803)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    147,585 miles
    Test number
    113862320433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass132,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    132,782 miles
    Test number
    241857009059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail132,782 miles (+30,455)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,782 miles
    Test number
    714657509062
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Fail102,327 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    564394208098
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass102,327 miles (+39,167)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    652434108034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,160 miles
    Test number
    492064307007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NWG

Does LB53 NWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 NWG expired on 15 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NWG?
The MOT on LB53 NWG expired on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 NWG done?
LB53 NWG was recorded at 220,428 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 10,402 miles a year.
Has LB53 NWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NWG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 NWG 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 NWG find?
LB53 NWG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front and rear brake pipes and brake pipe ferrules corroded; general under body corrosion.

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