Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB54 BUOMOT history
LB54 BUO is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 189,068 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 189,068 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,016 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 BUO
- 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 expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 BUO was last recorded at 189,068 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,035 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 9,016 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,068 miles
- 2024 – 179,767 miles
- 2023 – 166,542 miles
- 2022 – 154,462 miles
- 2021 – 147,111 miles
- 2020 – 141,082 miles
- 2019 – 131,605 miles
- 2018 – 112,308 miles
- 2017 – 96,685 miles
- 2016 – 90,576 miles
- 2015 – 86,637 miles
- 2014 – 81,913 miles
- 2013 – 75,685 miles
- 2012 – 69,431 miles
- 2011 – 59,903 miles
- 2010 – 48,392 miles
- 2009 – 38,802 miles
- 2008 – 34,373 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,068 miles
- AdvisoryExhoust to poor condionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,068 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 189,068 miles
- Test number
- 145610066845
- AdvisoryExhoust to poor condion
Fail189,035 miles (+9,268)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,035 miles
- Test number
- 196592985084
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhoust to poor condion
Pass179,767 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 179,767 miles
- Test number
- 738043094103
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail179,765 miles (+13,223)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,765 miles
- Test number
- 992567062271
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass166,542 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 166,542 miles
- Test number
- 278044747182
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,542 miles (+12,080)1 dangerous11 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,542 miles
- Test number
- 884760979312
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty. (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Child Seat Fitted Obstructing View. (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 154,462 miles
- Test number
- 183798036023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,462 miles (+7,351)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,462 miles
- Test number
- 663550275706
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass147,111 miles (+6,029)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 147,111 miles
- Test number
- 530862850131
- AdvisoryCoolant temperature warning light stays on
Pass141,082 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 141,082 miles
- Test number
- 366718141863
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers gets stuck in the middle of screen intermittently
Fail141,082 miles (+9,477)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,082 miles
- Test number
- 147825179172
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers gets stuck in the middle of screen intermittently
Pass131,605 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 131,605 miles
- Test number
- 871824751993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail131,590 miles (+19,282)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,590 miles
- Test number
- 755926604758
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass112,308 miles (+15,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 112,308 miles
- Test number
- 850040461282
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisorySlight scratch on windscreen
Pass96,685 miles (+1,061)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 96,685 miles
- Test number
- 520589839081
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail95,624 miles (+5,048)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,624 miles
- Test number
- 494897081273
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySlight brake bind O/S/R
Pass90,576 miles (+3,939)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 90,576 miles
- Test number
- 103700747221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 86,637 miles
- Test number
- 289252685025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,637 miles (+4,724)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,637 miles
- Test number
- 998582585032
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail81,913 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,913 miles
- Test number
- 257971194083
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,913 miles (+6,228)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 81,913 miles
- Test number
- 666741394068
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,685 miles (+6,254)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 75,685 miles
- Test number
- 467517773072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,431 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,431 miles
- Test number
- 328529452055
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass69,431 miles (+9,528)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 69,431 miles
- Test number
- 945409352021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,903 miles (+11,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 59,903 miles
- Test number
- 428972251037
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,392 miles (+9,590)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 48,392 miles
- Test number
- 592852830015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,802 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,802 miles
- Test number
- 762370029035
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass38,802 miles (+4,429)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 38,802 miles
- Test number
- 862240629009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 34,373 miles
- Test number
- 171190438037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 BUO
- Does LB54 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 BUO expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 BUO?
- The MOT on LB54 BUO expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 BUO done?
- LB54 BUO was recorded at 189,068 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 9,016 miles a year.
- Has LB54 BUO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 BUO has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 BUO 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 BUO find?
- LB54 BUO passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: exhoust to poor condion.
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