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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 OTXMOT history

LB53 OTX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
182,464 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OTX was last recorded at 182,464 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 7,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,146 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,318 miles
Average per year
8,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,464 miles
  • 2024 – 175,146 miles
  • 2023 – 163,575 miles
  • 2022 – 152,541 miles
  • 2021 – 143,626 miles
  • 2020 – 134,492 miles
  • 2019 – 124,262 miles
  • 2018 – 113,889 miles
  • 2017 – 105,459 miles
  • 2016 – 98,932 miles
  • 2015 – 96,400 miles
  • 2014 – 87,880 miles
  • 2013 – 84,049 miles
  • 2012 – 77,718 miles
  • 2011 – 69,410 miles
  • 2010 – 60,456 miles
  • 2009 – 46,292 miles
  • 2008 – 34,972 miles
  • 2007 – 26,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,464 miles
  • AdvisoryAll road springs corroded.
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn, pads approx half way.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leaks from oil filter housing area and all over top of gearbox.
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box very poor, center corroding.
  • AdvisorySlight twist on o/s/f brake flexi hose.
  • AdvisoryUpper radiator hose at cylinder head end ballooned due to oil contamination.
  • AdvisoryN/s front to rear brake pipe (@rear) and both rear trailing arm brake pipes corroded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,464 miles (+7,318)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    182,464 miles
    Test number
    910007547713
    • AdvisoryAll road springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn, pads approx half way.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from oil filter housing area and all over top of gearbox.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box very poor, center corroding.
    • AdvisorySlight twist on o/s/f brake flexi hose.
    • AdvisoryUpper radiator hose at cylinder head end ballooned due to oil contamination.
    • AdvisoryN/s front to rear brake pipe (@rear) and both rear trailing arm brake pipes corroded.
  2. Pass175,146 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    175,146 miles
    Test number
    907459105532
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBack box skin corroded
  3. Fail175,144 miles (+11,569)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,144 miles
    Test number
    841719967206
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged wrong side of drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBack box skin corroded
  4. Pass163,575 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,575 miles
    Test number
    178523246174
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail163,575 miles (+11,034)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,575 miles
    Test number
    295869846777
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass152,541 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,541 miles
    Test number
    223730945351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,539 miles (+8,913)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,539 miles
    Test number
    786599903220
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  8. Pass143,626 miles (+9,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,626 miles
    Test number
    589193715899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass134,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,492 miles
    Test number
    486254694859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Perking brake low
  10. Fail134,492 miles (+10,230)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,492 miles
    Test number
    928048617252
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Perking brake low
  11. Pass124,262 miles (+10,373)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,262 miles
    Test number
    893008350428
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass113,889 miles (+8,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,889 miles
    Test number
    620164109502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass105,459 miles (+6,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,459 miles
    Test number
    937488767641
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to vehicle
  14. Pass98,932 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,932 miles
    Test number
    624701747088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,400 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    678265375199
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass96,400 miles (+8,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    716065175127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass87,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,880 miles
    Test number
    307855274113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail87,880 miles (+3,831)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,880 miles
    Test number
    405773464158
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  19. Pass84,049 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,049 miles
    Test number
    427215983058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,718 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    187324592032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,410 miles (+8,954)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,410 miles
    Test number
    425921461093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,456 miles (+14,164)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,456 miles
    Test number
    281313260095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    281506559096
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  24. Pass46,292 miles (+11,320)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    454226559057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,972 miles (+8,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,972 miles
    Test number
    170732758055
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre
  26. Pass26,085 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,085 miles
    Test number
    121082057044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnderbody components not check ,plastic covers fitted
    • NoteWipers starting to smear
  27. Fail26,085 miles2 failures2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,085 miles
    Test number
    721242657024
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteUnable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

Questions about LB53 OTX

Does LB53 OTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OTX expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OTX?
The MOT on LB53 OTX expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OTX done?
LB53 OTX was recorded at 182,464 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 8,502 miles a year.
Has LB53 OTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OTX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 OTX 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 OTX find?
LB53 OTX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 13 advisories: all road springs corroded.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front brake discs worn, pads approx half way., and 10 more.

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