Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
LB53 NWHMOT history
LB53 NWH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,914 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 137,914 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 NWH
- 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
- 31 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 NWH was last recorded at 137,914 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,106 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,808 miles
- Average per year
- 5,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,914 miles
- 2025 – 133,106 miles
- 2024 – 125,342 miles
- 2023 – 121,220 miles
- 2022 – 119,433 miles
- 2020 – 116,961 miles
- 2019 – 114,867 miles
- 2018 – 110,456 miles
- 2017 – 107,171 miles
- 2016 – 101,310 miles
- 2015 – 97,863 miles
- 2014 – 89,489 miles
- 2013 – 74,036 miles
- 2012 – 69,838 miles
- 2011 – 61,710 miles
- 2010 – 56,536 miles
- 2009 – 47,743 miles
- 2008 – 42,455 miles
- 2007 – 27,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,914 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 137,914 miles
- Test number
- 290388407595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail137,914 miles (+4,808)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,914 miles
- Test number
- 501859535779
- MajorFuel system component leaking Leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass133,106 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 133,106 miles
- Test number
- 802469120482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,088 miles (+7,746)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,088 miles
- Test number
- 590252160604
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass125,342 miles (+4,122)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 125,342 miles
- Test number
- 911459271229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.V boot has a small leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,220 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 121,220 miles
- Test number
- 104026089385
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail121,219 miles (+1,786)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,219 miles
- Test number
- 406277601650
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass119,433 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 119,433 miles
- Test number
- 710276027767
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail119,430 miles (+2,469)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,430 miles
- Test number
- 370460764223
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both fronts faded (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass116,961 miles (+2,094)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 116,961 miles
- Test number
- 943063404199
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass114,867 miles (+4,411)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 114,867 miles
- Test number
- 578624586319
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass110,456 miles (+3,285)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 110,456 miles
- Test number
- 979860113017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,171 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 107,171 miles
- Test number
- 431517171857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,142 miles (+5,832)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,142 miles
- Test number
- 119711561466
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn oninner edges
Pass101,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 101,310 miles
- Test number
- 766245053831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,310 miles (+3,447)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,310 miles
- Test number
- 192642847535
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,863 miles (+30)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 97,863 miles
- Test number
- 908227045157
- NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses very perished
- NoteExhaust front pipe held by only one clamp
- NoteOil leak on turbo return pipe
- NoteSlight play in both tie rods
Fail97,833 miles (+8,344)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,833 miles
- Test number
- 799501545155
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses very perished
- NoteExhaust front pipe held by only one clamp
- NoteOil leak on turbo return pipe
- NoteSlight play in both tie rods
Pass89,489 miles (+15,453)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 89,489 miles
- Test number
- 395049634148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,036 miles (+4,198)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 74,036 miles
- Test number
- 476221933179
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass69,838 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,838 miles
- Test number
- 295994462079
- NoteFront registration plate is slightly damaged
- NoteOffside front steering system has slight movement in a joint
- NoteOffside outersill is slightly damaged
Fail69,838 miles (+8,128)2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,838 miles
- Test number
- 535184162069
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront registration plate is slightly damaged
- NoteOffside front steering system has slight movement in a joint
- NoteOffside outersill is slightly damaged
Fail61,710 miles7 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,710 miles
- Test number
- 219782961003
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
- NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall is deteriorated.
Pass61,710 miles (+5,174)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 61,710 miles
- Test number
- 805442661075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
- NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall is deteriorated.
Pass56,536 miles (+8,793)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 56,536 miles
- Test number
- 102075750012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,743 miles (+5,288)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 47,743 miles
- Test number
- 193942959027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,455 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 42,455 miles
- Test number
- 403966248086
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail42,455 miles (+14,799)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,455 miles
- Test number
- 361796548049
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass27,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 27,656 miles
- Test number
- 991159257095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 NWH
- Does LB53 NWH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NWH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 NWH?
- The MOT on LB53 NWH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 NWH done?
- LB53 NWH was recorded at 137,914 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
- Has LB53 NWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 NWH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 NWH 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 NWH find?
- LB53 NWH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.
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