Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB54 BUPMOT history
LB54 BUP is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,570 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 168,570 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,571 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 BUP
- 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
- 24 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 BUP was last recorded at 168,570 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 10,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 157,598 miles · 23 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,972 miles
- Average per year
- 8,571 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,570 miles
- 2024 – 157,598 miles
- 2023 – 146,906 miles
- 2022 – 134,027 miles
- 2021 – 123,230 miles
- 2020 – 116,252 miles
- 2019 – 108,954 miles
- 2018 – 98,605 miles
- 2017 – 92,056 miles
- 2016 – 85,055 miles
- 2015 – 77,600 miles
- 2014 – 71,307 miles
- 2013 – 61,153 miles
- 2012 – 49,397 miles
- 2011 – 39,040 miles
- 2010 – 26,504 miles
- 2009 – 18,729 miles
- 2008 – 17,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,570 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryEngine management light does not illuminate
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
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.
Exhaust corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,570 miles (+10,972)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 168,570 miles
- Test number
- 228591090471
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryEngine management light does not illuminate
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Pass157,598 miles (+10,692)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 157,598 miles
- Test number
- 547380262463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,906 miles (+12,879)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 146,906 miles
- Test number
- 281567853777
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass134,027 miles (+10,797)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 134,027 miles
- Test number
- 285173430911
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass123,230 miles (+6,978)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 123,230 miles
- Test number
- 605321649060
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass116,252 miles (+7,298)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 116,252 miles
- Test number
- 986879778205
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront joint dust covers perished
Pass108,954 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 108,954 miles
- Test number
- 796819657545
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,954 miles (+10,349)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,954 miles
- Test number
- 727371919897
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass98,605 miles (+6,549)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 98,605 miles
- Test number
- 834962316035
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,056 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 92,056 miles
- Test number
- 686484437983
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass85,055 miles (+7,455)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 85,055 miles
- Test number
- 610970510153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,600 miles (+6,293)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 77,600 miles
- Test number
- 901594147822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,307 miles (+10,154)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 71,307 miles
- Test number
- 518169514206
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,153 miles (+11,756)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 61,153 miles
- Test number
- 227647523264
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 49,397 miles
- Test number
- 309950222259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,397 miles (+10,357)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,397 miles
- Test number
- 107100622263
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass39,040 miles (+12,536)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 39,040 miles
- Test number
- 328313621438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,504 miles (+7,775)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 26,504 miles
- Test number
- 544823420233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,729 miles (+1,284)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 18,729 miles
- Test number
- 780727279148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 17,445 miles
- Test number
- 200265648087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,445 miles7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,445 miles
- Test number
- 471965448091
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Questions about LB54 BUP
- Does LB54 BUP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 BUP expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 BUP?
- The MOT on LB54 BUP expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 BUP done?
- LB54 BUP was recorded at 168,570 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 8,571 miles a year.
- Has LB54 BUP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 BUP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on LB54 BUP 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 BUP find?
- LB54 BUP passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pad warning light on; engine management light does not illuminate; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.
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