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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 OUAMOT history

LB53 OUA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 207,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
207,755 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OUA
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
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OUA was last recorded at 207,755 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,749 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,755 miles
  • 2025 – 195,999 miles
  • 2024 – 190,689 miles
  • 2023 – 189,682 miles
  • 2022 – 178,911 miles
  • 2021 – 167,207 miles
  • 2020 – 157,421 miles
  • 2019 – 150,168 miles
  • 2018 – 145,722 miles
  • 2017 – 141,219 miles
  • 2016 – 135,533 miles
  • 2015 – 131,159 miles
  • 2014 – 124,932 miles
  • 2013 – 119,993 miles
  • 2012 – 118,644 miles
  • 2011 – 113,180 miles
  • 2010 – 102,575 miles
  • 2008 – 79,241 miles
  • 2007 – 61,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,755 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Speedometer cannot be illuminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,755 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    207,755 miles
    Test number
    464591019083
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail207,749 miles (+11,750)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,749 miles
    Test number
    283890586540
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,999 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,999 miles
    Test number
    248615945985
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail195,998 miles (+5,309)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,998 miles
    Test number
    837312451352
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass190,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    190,689 miles
    Test number
    535635869316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail190,689 miles (+1,007)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,689 miles
    Test number
    851890682007
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,682 miles (+10,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    189,682 miles
    Test number
    715118974939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass178,911 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    178,911 miles
    Test number
    135970133587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail178,911 miles (+11,704)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,911 miles
    Test number
    418929090985
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass167,207 miles (+9,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    167,207 miles
    Test number
    943926198821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass157,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    157,421 miles
    Test number
    596359686083
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt catch cover missing

  12. Fail157,421 miles (+7,253)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,421 miles
    Test number
    536354000839
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt catch cover missing

  13. Pass150,168 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    150,168 miles
    Test number
    215202932161
    • AdvisoryNearside front & offside rear seat belt catch covers missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySmaller original odd wheels fitted to front axle for the MOT

  14. Fail150,002 miles (+4,280)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,002 miles
    Test number
    259489828977
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front & offside rear seat belt catch covers missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyres a bigger size on front axle

  15. Pass145,722 miles (+4,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,722 miles
    Test number
    456749383603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass141,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    141,219 miles
    Test number
    133923739853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,219 miles (+5,686)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,219 miles
    Test number
    924547862201
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass135,533 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    135,533 miles
    Test number
    882169789633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass131,159 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    131,159 miles
    Test number
    776095455019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,932 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    124,932 miles
    Test number
    546374714076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,993 miles
    Test number
    426187403067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail119,993 miles (+1,349)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,993 miles
    Test number
    665317703024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass118,644 miles (+5,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    118,644 miles
    Test number
    797231412039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass113,180 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    113,180 miles
    Test number
    775932631085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Fail113,180 miles (+10,605)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,180 miles
    Test number
    205041331058
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass102,575 miles (+23,334)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,575 miles
    Test number
    820898820076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,241 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,241 miles
    Test number
    393569968468
    • 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail79,241 miles (+17,835)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,241 miles
    Test number
    624919368240
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass61,406 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,406 miles
    Test number
    161215267023
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in offside of rack

  30. Fail61,404 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    500315367068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack

Questions about LB53 OUA

Does LB53 OUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 OUA is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OUA?
The MOT on LB53 OUA is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 OUA done?
LB53 OUA was recorded at 207,755 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,729 miles a year.
Has LB53 OUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OUA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 OUA 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 OUA find?
LB53 OUA passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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