Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LB53 OULMOT history
LB53 OUL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 268,126 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 268,126 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 OUL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 6 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 OUL was last recorded at 268,126 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 9,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Jan 2010: 15,744 miles, lower than 138,762 miles on 28 Oct 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 258,239 miles · 18 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,887 miles
- Average per year
- 8,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 268,126 miles
- 2025 – 258,239 miles
- 2024 – 248,664 miles
- 2022 – 244,379 miles
- 2021 – 234,829 miles
- 2020 – 222,909 miles
- 2019 – 217,587 miles
- 2018 – 206,928 miles
- 2017 – 198,724 miles
- 2016 – 191,302 miles
- 2015 – 189,753 miles
- 2014 – 187,842 miles
- 2013 – 186,438 miles
- 2012 – 184,598 miles
- 2011 – 181,074 miles
- 2010 – 15,744 miles
- 2008 – 138,762 miles
- 2007 – 136,283 miles
- 2006 – 93,719 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass268,126 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryBrake pads warning light illuminated on dash
- AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak but not excessiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle corroded but not within prescribed areasRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
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.
Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass268,126 miles (+9,887)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 268,126 miles
- Test number
- 829087353128
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pads warning light illuminated on dash
- AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle corroded but not within prescribed areas
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass258,239 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 258,239 miles
- Test number
- 942047893349
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Underside of vehicle corroded but not within prescribed areas
Fail258,237 miles (+9,573)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,237 miles
- Test number
- 410402050709
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Underside of vehicle corroded but not within prescribed areas
Pass248,664 miles (+4,285)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 248,664 miles
- Test number
- 976080866202
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash but pads not worn to sensor
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Pass244,379 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 244,379 miles
- Test number
- 971331208659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail244,376 miles (+9,547)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,376 miles
- Test number
- 724441018539
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Rack joint has play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass234,829 miles (+11,920)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 234,829 miles
- Test number
- 329390250971
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass222,909 miles (+5,322)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 222,909 miles
- Test number
- 466996770293
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass217,587 miles (+10,659)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 217,587 miles
- Test number
- 693039003638
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash
Pass206,928 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 206,928 miles
- Test number
- 508092703309
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area
Fail206,926 miles (+8,202)5 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,926 miles
- Test number
- 855731842410
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area
Pass198,724 miles (+7,422)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 198,724 miles
- Test number
- 633374784548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,302 miles (+1,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 191,302 miles
- Test number
- 414688495715
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass189,753 miles (+1,911)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 189,753 miles
- Test number
- 918221420553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,842 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 187,842 miles
- Test number
- 705724614170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail187,842 miles (+1,404)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,842 miles
- Test number
- 836864314117
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass186,438 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 186,438 miles
- Test number
- 686890023172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePower steering pipe insecure,near rack
Fail186,431 miles (+1,833)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,431 miles
- Test number
- 245955213460
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePower steering pipe insecure,near rack
Pass184,598 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 184,598 miles
- Test number
- 145236342066
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail184,583 miles (+3,509)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,583 miles
- Test number
- 756954442088
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSide repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass181,074 miles (+165,330)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 181,074 miles
- Test number
- 129835971492
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
- NoteOffside rear number plate light dim
Pass15,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 15,744 miles
- Test number
- 614704810030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,744 miles (-123,018)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,744 miles
- Test number
- 683263210014
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- 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)
Pass138,762 miles (+2,479)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 138,762 miles
- Test number
- 844802908328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,283 miles (+42,564)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 136,283 miles
- Test number
- 430346527321
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 93,719 miles
- Test number
- 724755606323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 OUL
- Does LB53 OUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 OUL is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 OUL?
- The MOT on LB53 OUL is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 OUL done?
- LB53 OUL was recorded at 268,126 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 8,851 miles a year.
- Has LB53 OUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 OUL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB53 OUL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 OUL find?
- LB53 OUL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; brake pads warning light illuminated on dash, and 10 more.
Related registrations
- LB53 OSZCitroën Xsara
- LB53 OTXVolkswagen Transporter
- LB53 OUAVolkswagen Transporter
- LB53 OUEVolkswagen Transporter
- LB53 OUGVolkswagen Transporter
- LB53 OUJVolkswagen Caddy
- LB53 OUNVolkswagen Transporter
- LB53 OUUVolkswagen Transporter
- LB53 OUYVolkswagen Transporter
- LB53 OVJVolkswagen Transporter
- LB53 OVKVolkswagen Transporter
- LB53 OVLVolkswagen Transporter
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.