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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 BTYMOT history

LB54 BTY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,585 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BTY was last recorded at 138,585 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 5,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,552 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,033 miles
Average per year
5,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,585 miles
  • 2025 – 133,552 miles
  • 2024 – 128,477 miles
  • 2023 – 123,493 miles
  • 2022 – 118,415 miles
  • 2021 – 113,699 miles
  • 2020 – 109,226 miles
  • 2019 – 104,704 miles
  • 2018 – 98,761 miles
  • 2017 – 93,988 miles
  • 2016 – 88,061 miles
  • 2015 – 84,411 miles
  • 2014 – 79,285 miles
  • 2013 – 72,027 miles
  • 2012 – 66,857 miles
  • 2011 – 60,260 miles
  • 2010 – 53,023 miles
  • 2009 – 46,355 miles
  • 2008 – 41,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,585 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,585 miles (+5,033)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,585 miles
    Test number
    354654147849
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,552 miles (+5,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,552 miles
    Test number
    100532029264
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin rusting

  3. Pass128,477 miles (+4,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,477 miles
    Test number
    299681734650
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust outer skins of exhaust box rusting

  4. Pass123,493 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,493 miles
    Test number
    620427449824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,415 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,415 miles
    Test number
    225845683137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,699 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,699 miles
    Test number
    428741185509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,226 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,226 miles
    Test number
    284115221565
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  8. Fail109,226 miles (+4,522)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,226 miles
    Test number
    816445133605
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  9. Pass104,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,704 miles
    Test number
    472335923808
    • AdvisoryRear exhauste box rusty

  10. Fail104,704 miles (+5,943)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,704 miles
    Test number
    639114289610
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhauste box rusty

  11. Pass98,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,761 miles
    Test number
    442551053490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail98,761 miles (+4,773)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,761 miles
    Test number
    252885872944
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH rear tyres worn on outer walls

  13. Pass93,988 miles (+5,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,988 miles
    Test number
    103263864719
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  14. Pass88,061 miles (+3,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    721518387341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass84,411 miles (+5,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,411 miles
    Test number
    865128055055
    • NoteDrivers side rear tyre wearing low

  16. Pass79,285 miles (+7,258)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    596482264024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,027 miles
    Test number
    706320663050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,027 miles (+5,170)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,027 miles
    Test number
    196070063497
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,857 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    818908352077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,260 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,260 miles
    Test number
    809750151057
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass60,260 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,260 miles
    Test number
    858100551094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,023 miles (+6,668)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,023 miles
    Test number
    481580750022
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low

  23. Pass46,355 miles (+4,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    603048759037
    • NoteNearside front tyre is damaged on side wall.

  24. Pass41,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    152802738037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,939 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    450230838067
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 BTY

Does LB54 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 BTY is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BTY?
The MOT on LB54 BTY is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 BTY done?
LB54 BTY was recorded at 138,585 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
Has LB54 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BTY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LB54 BTY 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 LB54 BTY find?
LB54 BTY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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