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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 BUJMOT history

LB54 BUJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 224,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
224,429 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BUJ
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 expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BUJ was last recorded at 224,429 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 32,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,563 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
32,866 miles
Average per year
11,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 224,429 miles
  • 2023 – 191,563 miles
  • 2022 – 153,703 miles
  • 2021 – 131,961 miles
  • 2020 – 123,481 miles
  • 2018 – 116,142 miles
  • 2017 – 106,440 miles
  • 2016 – 99,813 miles
  • 2015 – 93,933 miles
  • 2014 – 87,942 miles
  • 2013 – 79,880 miles
  • 2012 – 70,011 miles
  • 2011 – 62,183 miles
  • 2009 – 59,758 miles
  • 2008 – 44,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,429 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear exhaust box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,429 miles (+32,866)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    224,429 miles
    Test number
    552811094214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass191,563 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    191,563 miles
    Test number
    429587339565
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail191,504 miles (+37,801)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,504 miles
    Test number
    407564944704
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,703 miles
    Test number
    810211668931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,703 miles (+21,742)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,703 miles
    Test number
    135235772827
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass131,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,961 miles
    Test number
    322036988760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail131,961 miles (+8,480)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,961 miles
    Test number
    511280345960
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass123,481 miles (+7,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,481 miles
    Test number
    337977858344
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,142 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,142 miles
    Test number
    124435913374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,136 miles (+9,696)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,136 miles
    Test number
    711684264582
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet saftey catch inoperative

  11. Pass106,440 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,440 miles
    Test number
    406281079272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,813 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,813 miles
    Test number
    789919477120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  13. Fail99,809 miles (+5,876)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    188682826067
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate too dim (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  14. Pass93,933 miles (+5,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,933 miles
    Test number
    749181965150
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor condition

  15. Fail87,942 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,942 miles
    Test number
    198591694480
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass87,942 miles (+8,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,942 miles
    Test number
    565471094096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    538183893002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail79,880 miles (+9,869)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    766563193077
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass70,011 miles (+7,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    606120362002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass62,183 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    418908911052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,758 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,758 miles
    Test number
    372321959384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,476 miles (+10,208)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    104117619112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate but can still be clearly read from a distance of 20 meters.

  23. Pass44,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    933717808189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,268 miles (+88)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    224866008154
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass44,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,180 miles
    Test number
    402537238099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  26. Fail44,180 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,180 miles
    Test number
    834085038005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about LB54 BUJ

Does LB54 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 BUJ expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BUJ?
The MOT on LB54 BUJ expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 BUJ done?
LB54 BUJ was recorded at 224,429 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 11,233 miles a year.
Has LB54 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BUJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 BUJ 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 BUJ find?
LB54 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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