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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 VVZMOT history

LB53 VVZ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 290,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
290,215 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
12,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VVZ
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
11 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VVZ was last recorded at 290,215 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
284,434 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,781 miles
Average per year
12,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 290,215 miles
  • 2024 – 284,434 miles
  • 2023 – 270,775 miles
  • 2022 – 254,465 miles
  • 2021 – 234,247 miles
  • 2020 – 221,951 miles
  • 2019 – 211,585 miles
  • 2018 – 194,014 miles
  • 2017 – 188,247 miles
  • 2016 – 181,455 miles
  • 2015 – 167,589 miles
  • 2014 – 150,836 miles
  • 2013 – 131,020 miles
  • 2012 – 117,615 miles
  • 2011 – 108,569 miles
  • 2010 – 99,263 miles
  • 2008 – 79,249 miles
  • 2007 – 62,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass290,215 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder sealed in places

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Full vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass290,215 miles (+5,781)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    290,215 miles
    Test number
    371502564098
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder sealed in places

  2. Pass284,434 miles (+13,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    284,434 miles
    Test number
    822174636311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass270,775 miles (+16,310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    270,775 miles
    Test number
    386311405786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass254,465 miles (+20,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    254,465 miles
    Test number
    909027861538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass234,247 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    234,247 miles
    Test number
    333964480994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail234,177 miles (+12,226)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,177 miles
    Test number
    183127264981
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass221,951 miles (+10,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    221,951 miles
    Test number
    143640350491
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake lower

  8. Pass211,585 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    211,585 miles
    Test number
    110190271253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail211,554 miles (+17,540)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,554 miles
    Test number
    293070951794
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass194,014 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    194,014 miles
    Test number
    629850600952
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFull vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components.

  11. Fail193,964 miles (+5,717)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,964 miles
    Test number
    835093825690
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFull vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components.

  12. Pass188,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    188,247 miles
    Test number
    456695257142
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted obsucring some components.

  13. Fail188,247 miles (+6,792)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,247 miles
    Test number
    759275057656
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted obsucring some components.

  14. Pass181,455 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    181,455 miles
    Test number
    895153816154
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper has slightly damage

  15. Fail181,452 miles (+13,863)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,452 miles
    Test number
    490132845916
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper has slightly damage

  16. Pass167,589 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    167,589 miles
    Test number
    135785435072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  17. Fail167,589 miles (+16,753)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,589 miles
    Test number
    987785535056
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  18. Pass150,836 miles (+19,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,836 miles
    Test number
    825165444014
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail131,020 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,020 miles
    Test number
    187990543435
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass131,020 miles (+13,405)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    131,020 miles
    Test number
    375990443084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,615 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    355571342058
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass117,615 miles (+9,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    827361242023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass108,569 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    108,569 miles
    Test number
    119515541000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Fail108,556 miles (+9,293)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,556 miles
    Test number
    158915441468
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Pass99,263 miles (+6)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,263 miles
    Test number
    402167040033
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail99,257 miles (+20,008)11 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,257 miles
    Test number
    171886440021
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass79,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,249 miles
    Test number
    293430788002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail79,294 miles (+17,214)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,294 miles
    Test number
    871670988080
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass62,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,080 miles
    Test number
    294840947018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VVZ

Does LB53 VVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VVZ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VVZ?
The MOT on LB53 VVZ is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VVZ done?
LB53 VVZ was recorded at 290,215 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 12,124 miles a year.
Has LB53 VVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VVZ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 VVZ 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 VVZ find?
LB53 VVZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes, and 2 more.

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