Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LB53 OVMMOT history
LB53 OVM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 192,137 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 192,137 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,286 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 OVM
- 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
- 16 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 OVM was last recorded at 192,137 miles on 8 Aug 2022, 3,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jan 2016: 164,147 miles, lower than 164,911 miles on 14 Jan 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 188,940 miles · 15 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,197 miles
- Average per year
- 6,286 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 192,137 miles
- 2021 – 188,940 miles
- 2020 – 185,080 miles
- 2019 – 181,601 miles
- 2018 – 178,622 miles
- 2017 – 173,445 miles
- 2016 – 164,147 miles
- 2015 – 164,911 miles
- 2014 – 159,203 miles
- 2013 – 153,754 miles
- 2012 – 149,476 miles
- 2011 – 145,027 miles
- 2010 – 139,375 miles
- 2009 – 130,778 miles
- 2008 – 125,271 miles
- 2007 – 96,896 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,137 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
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, 2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,137 miles (+3,197)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 192,137 miles
- Test number
- 289452962070
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
Pass188,940 miles (+3,860)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 188,940 miles
- Test number
- 333349964965
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to front (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 185,080 miles
- Test number
- 643983085194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,075 miles (+3,474)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,075 miles
- Test number
- 221805638649
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass181,601 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 181,601 miles
- Test number
- 664224851004
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail181,601 miles (+2,979)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,601 miles
- Test number
- 737582783624
- 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass178,622 miles (+5,177)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 178,622 miles
- Test number
- 586704537825
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Pass173,445 miles (+9,298)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 173,445 miles
- Test number
- 993272207500
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryCentre engine mount deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass164,147 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 164,147 miles
- Test number
- 400576087115
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail164,147 miles (-764)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,147 miles
- Test number
- 506373280105
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass164,911 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 164,911 miles
- Test number
- 166884915077
- NoteOil leak
Fail164,911 miles (+5,708)4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,911 miles
- Test number
- 279204215088
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass159,203 miles (+5,449)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 159,203 miles
- Test number
- 877438814002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,754 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 153,754 miles
- Test number
- 167952413022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail153,754 miles (+4,278)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,754 miles
- Test number
- 468832013010
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass149,476 miles (+4,449)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 149,476 miles
- Test number
- 515026112094
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn
Pass145,027 miles (+5,652)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 145,027 miles
- Test number
- 856750011021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass139,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 139,375 miles
- Test number
- 593901610062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,375 miles (+8,597)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,375 miles
- Test number
- 232581110034
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteNearside top outside swept area of windscreen cracked.
Fail130,778 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,778 miles
- Test number
- 431486419064
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass130,778 miles (+5,507)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 130,778 miles
- Test number
- 860406319072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,271 miles (+28,375)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 125,271 miles
- Test number
- 201412968476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,896 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 96,896 miles
- Test number
- 540246967191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,896 miles6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,896 miles
- Test number
- 250595967499
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
Questions about LB53 OVM
- Does LB53 OVM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 OVM expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 OVM?
- The MOT on LB53 OVM expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 OVM done?
- LB53 OVM was recorded at 192,137 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2022, an average of 6,286 miles a year.
- Has LB53 OVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 OVM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on LB53 OVM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 OVM find?
- LB53 OVM passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear coil spring corroded both sides; exhaust system deteriorated.
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