
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
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.
- 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
- 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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))
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))
Pass152,541 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 152,541 miles
- Test number
- 223730945351
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass134,492 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 134,492 miles
- Test number
- 486254694859
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Perking brake low
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
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))
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))
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
Pass98,932 miles (+2,532)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 98,932 miles
- Test number
- 624701747088
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass84,049 miles (+6,331)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 84,049 miles
- Test number
- 427215983058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,718 miles (+8,308)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 77,718 miles
- Test number
- 187324592032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,410 miles (+8,954)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 69,410 miles
- Test number
- 425921461093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,456 miles (+14,164)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 60,456 miles
- Test number
- 281313260095
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass46,292 miles (+11,320)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 46,292 miles
- Test number
- 454226559057
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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