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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 OVJMOT history

LB53 OVJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 232,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
232,595 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OVJ was last recorded at 232,595 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 4,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,499 miles · 10 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,096 miles
Average per year
11,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 232,595 miles
  • 2022 – 228,499 miles
  • 2021 – 217,489 miles
  • 2019 – 202,601 miles
  • 2018 – 190,707 miles
  • 2017 – 181,690 miles
  • 2016 – 169,370 miles
  • 2015 – 154,481 miles
  • 2014 – 140,411 miles
  • 2013 – 124,359 miles
  • 2012 – 108,532 miles
  • 2011 – 94,978 miles
  • 2010 – 78,407 miles
  • 2009 – 66,108 miles
  • 2008 – 54,655 miles
  • 2007 – 42,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,595 miles (+4,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    232,595 miles
    Test number
    375114774672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass228,499 miles (+11,010)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    228,499 miles
    Test number
    988110191596
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass217,489 miles (+14,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    217,489 miles
    Test number
    255325895613
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  4. Pass202,601 miles (+11,894)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    202,601 miles
    Test number
    812311406444
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass190,707 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    190,707 miles
    Test number
    287077814259
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail190,706 miles (+9,016)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,706 miles
    Test number
    639179505001
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above antiroll bar (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above antiroll bar (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass181,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    181,690 miles
    Test number
    704979355357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  8. Fail181,690 miles (+12,320)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,690 miles
    Test number
    424810557066
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  9. Pass169,370 miles (+14,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    169,370 miles
    Test number
    877525521365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass154,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    154,481 miles
    Test number
    169686365110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail154,481 miles (+14,070)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,481 miles
    Test number
    998766765113
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass140,411 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    140,411 miles
    Test number
    949287274176
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail140,410 miles (+163)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,410 miles
    Test number
    889996374153
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail140,247 miles (+15,888)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,247 miles
    Test number
    365771774148
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front top suspension mount noisey

  15. Pass124,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    124,359 miles
    Test number
    825275243077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,359 miles (+15,827)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,359 miles
    Test number
    955705043057
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass108,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,532 miles
    Test number
    426865942080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,532 miles (+13,554)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,532 miles
    Test number
    109884742414
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,978 miles
    Test number
    297025041002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail94,978 miles (+16,571)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,978 miles
    Test number
    945785141079
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass78,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,407 miles
    Test number
    192047440416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,407 miles (+12,299)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,407 miles
    Test number
    444127440033
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass66,108 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,108 miles
    Test number
    130163649010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,107 miles (+11,452)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,107 miles
    Test number
    180006739460
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass54,655 miles (+11,859)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,655 miles
    Test number
    193965918036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,796 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    690242607064
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass42,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    963182307005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 OVJ

Does LB53 OVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OVJ expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OVJ?
The MOT on LB53 OVJ expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OVJ done?
LB53 OVJ was recorded at 232,595 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 11,844 miles a year.
Has LB53 OVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OVJ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 OVJ 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 OVJ find?
LB53 OVJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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