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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 OVNMOT history

LB53 OVN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2023
Mileage
175,544 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OVN was last recorded at 175,544 miles on 24 Jun 2022, 7,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2010: 18,258 miles, lower than 112,588 miles on 15 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,824 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
7,720 miles
Average per year
5,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,544 miles
  • 2021 – 167,824 miles
  • 2019 – 166,439 miles
  • 2018 – 164,663 miles
  • 2017 – 162,375 miles
  • 2016 – 156,290 miles
  • 2015 – 154,321 miles
  • 2013 – 144,409 miles
  • 2012 – 138,664 miles
  • 2011 – 131,762 miles
  • 2010 – 18,258 miles
  • 2009 – 112,588 miles
  • 2008 – 96,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,544 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer skin corroded.
  • AdvisoryCentre brake light inop

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,544 miles (+7,720)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    175,544 miles
    Test number
    175561338614
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inop

  2. Pass167,824 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    167,824 miles
    Test number
    488863477007
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail167,816 miles (+1,377)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,816 miles
    Test number
    868126957770
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated [inner boot] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass166,439 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    166,439 miles
    Test number
    913660291911
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail166,439 miles (+1,776)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,439 miles
    Test number
    113969188941
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Brake Pipe to Brake Hose Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Pipe to Brake Hose Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass164,663 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,663 miles
    Test number
    191801517153
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure (bracket broken)

  7. Fail164,662 miles (+2,287)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,662 miles
    Test number
    502408910760
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated Connector broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure (bracket broken)

  8. Pass162,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,375 miles
    Test number
    617389882840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,375 miles (+6,085)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,375 miles
    Test number
    765738391056
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass156,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,290 miles
    Test number
    964024757039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail156,290 miles (+1,969)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,290 miles
    Test number
    240895035785
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass154,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    154,321 miles
    Test number
    595133785185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail154,321 miles (+9,912)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,321 miles
    Test number
    799682385171
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass144,409 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    144,409 miles
    Test number
    229304803362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail144,263 miles (+5,599)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,263 miles
    Test number
    896337393214
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass138,664 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    138,664 miles
    Test number
    739931592208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail138,481 miles (+6,719)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,481 miles
    Test number
    238599672227
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass131,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    131,762 miles
    Test number
    435607471218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail131,762 miles (+113,504)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,762 miles
    Test number
    736897571234
    • DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass18,258 miles (-94,330)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,258 miles
    Test number
    260773780095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    112,588 miles
    Test number
    223215919026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail112,588 miles (+16,282)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,588 miles
    Test number
    731865019084
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass96,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    96,306 miles
    Test number
    210751118042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail96,306 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,306 miles
    Test number
    384841218032
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 OVN

Does LB53 OVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OVN expired on 23 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OVN?
The MOT on LB53 OVN expired on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OVN done?
LB53 OVN was recorded at 175,544 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2022, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
Has LB53 OVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OVN has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 OVN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 OVN find?
LB53 OVN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, and 3 more.

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