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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

LB53 OUNMOT history

LB53 OUN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
165,603 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OUN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OUN was last recorded at 165,603 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 2,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,523 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,080 miles
Average per year
4,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,603 miles
  • 2024 – 163,523 miles
  • 2022 – 162,994 miles
  • 2016 – 159,955 miles
  • 2015 – 152,702 miles
  • 2014 – 146,195 miles
  • 2013 – 135,787 miles
  • 2012 – 128,776 miles
  • 2011 – 121,220 miles
  • 2010 – 111,838 miles
  • 2009 – 104,718 miles
  • 2008 – 90,471 miles
  • 2006 – 80,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,603 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,603 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,603 miles
    Test number
    937426773381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,523 miles (+529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,523 miles
    Test number
    312819222356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,994 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,994 miles
    Test number
    294183028816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,955 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    159,955 miles
    Test number
    723712924478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail159,948 miles (+1,943)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,948 miles
    Test number
    286950360306
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  6. Pass158,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    158,005 miles
    Test number
    377144507228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,005 miles (+5,303)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,005 miles
    Test number
    275259537553
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective lock ring (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  8. Pass152,702 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    152,702 miles
    Test number
    727395955176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEgr pipe blowing
    • NoteExhaust corrodid

  9. Fail152,702 miles (+6,507)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,702 miles
    Test number
    479504755132
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEgr pipe blowing
    • NoteExhaust corrodid

  10. Pass146,195 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    146,195 miles
    Test number
    416741634266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  11. Fail146,195 miles (+10,408)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,195 miles
    Test number
    867900634274
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  12. Pass135,787 miles (+498)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    135,787 miles
    Test number
    167819873149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system has slight corrosion

  13. Fail135,289 miles (+6,513)2 failures3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,289 miles
    Test number
    737709353141
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system has slight corrosion

  14. Pass128,776 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,776 miles
    Test number
    846035882123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail128,776 miles (+7,556)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,776 miles
    Test number
    537915782191
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass121,220 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    121,220 miles
    Test number
    775881681197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,215 miles (+9,377)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,215 miles
    Test number
    969320181151
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass111,838 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,838 miles
    Test number
    590352460174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,718 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,718 miles
    Test number
    201131889483
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass104,718 miles (+14,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,718 miles
    Test number
    864031189192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail90,471 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,471 miles
    Test number
    903291638036
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass90,471 miles (+9,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    90,471 miles
    Test number
    922461738059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass80,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    744532756357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 OUN

Does LB53 OUN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OUN expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OUN?
The MOT on LB53 OUN expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OUN done?
LB53 OUN was recorded at 165,603 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 4,548 miles a year.
Has LB53 OUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OUN has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LB53 OUN 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 OUN find?
LB53 OUN passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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