Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB54 BUEMOT history
LB54 BUE is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 208,510 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 208,510 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 BUE
- 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
- 18 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 BUE was last recorded at 208,510 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 208,508 miles · 9 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 9,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 208,510 miles
- 2025 – 203,471 miles
- 2024 – 187,778 miles
- 2023 – 176,025 miles
- 2022 – 172,068 miles
- 2021 – 172,062 miles
- 2020 – 165,576 miles
- 2019 – 162,882 miles
- 2018 – 160,367 miles
- 2017 – 159,318 miles
- 2016 – 145,990 miles
- 2015 – 134,610 miles
- 2014 – 119,910 miles
- 2013 – 107,553 miles
- 2012 – 96,522 miles
- 2011 – 83,240 miles
- 2010 – 70,098 miles
- 2009 – 55,465 miles
- 2008 – 36,654 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,510 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Exhaust corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,510 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 208,510 miles
- Test number
- 679456536966
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail208,508 miles (+5,037)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,508 miles
- Test number
- 871026026721
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass203,471 miles (+15,693)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 203,471 miles
- Test number
- 392905739384
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE AND HEAVILY SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass187,778 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 187,778 miles
- Test number
- 866686580380
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail187,778 miles (+11,753)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,778 miles
- Test number
- 748866376027
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass176,025 miles (+3,957)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 176,025 miles
- Test number
- 676043949484
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass172,068 miles (+6)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 172,068 miles
- Test number
- 997009690931
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail172,062 miles (+6,486)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,062 miles
- Test number
- 450547307698
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass165,576 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 165,576 miles
- Test number
- 263781067545
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to callipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail165,576 miles (+2,694)5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,576 miles
- Test number
- 163174730154
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to callipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass162,882 miles (+2,515)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 162,882 miles
- Test number
- 759783966424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass160,367 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 160,367 miles
- Test number
- 974837730808
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside front to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bold on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on (wires disconnected)
Fail160,367 miles (+1,049)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,367 miles
- Test number
- 374073706355
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside front to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bold on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on (wires disconnected)
Pass159,318 miles (+13,328)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 159,318 miles
- Test number
- 970669226142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,990 miles (+11,380)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 145,990 miles
- Test number
- 930054202522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,610 miles (+14,700)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 134,610 miles
- Test number
- 699827155046
- 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)
Pass119,910 miles (+12,357)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 119,910 miles
- Test number
- 266656174061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,553 miles (+11,031)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 107,553 miles
- Test number
- 999407273099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,522 miles (+13,282)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 96,522 miles
- Test number
- 167193772425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,240 miles (+13,142)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 83,240 miles
- Test number
- 427150981056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,098 miles (+14,633)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 70,098 miles
- Test number
- 880810910160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,465 miles (+18,811)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 55,465 miles
- Test number
- 974557509119
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner & outer edges
- NoteO/s/f. tyre valve starting to perish
- NotePlastic under tray fitted
Pass36,654 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 36,654 miles
- Test number
- 271083618433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,594 miles
- Test number
- 381181998006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,594 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,594 miles
- Test number
- 650640638000
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Questions about LB54 BUE
- Does LB54 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 BUE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 BUE?
- The MOT on LB54 BUE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 BUE done?
- LB54 BUE was recorded at 208,510 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 9,576 miles a year.
- Has LB54 BUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 BUE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB54 BUE 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 BUE find?
- LB54 BUE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.
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