
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB54 BUVMOT history
LB54 BUV is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 240,753 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 240,753 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 12,098 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 BUV
- 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
- 27 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 BUV was last recorded at 240,753 miles on 26 May 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 240,742 miles · 19 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 12,098 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 240,753 miles
- 2024 – 239,295 miles
- 2023 – 232,483 miles
- 2022 – 224,695 miles
- 2021 – 220,418 miles
- 2020 – 208,851 miles
- 2018 – 208,761 miles
- 2016 – 199,113 miles
- 2015 – 179,124 miles
- 2014 – 160,639 miles
- 2013 – 143,740 miles
- 2012 – 120,494 miles
- 2011 – 97,733 miles
- 2010 – 73,133 miles
- 2009 – 48,733 miles
- 2008 – 22,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Both
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
32 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass240,753 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 240,753 miles
- Test number
- 524115429214
- AdvisoryFront Oil 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail240,742 miles (+1,447)1 dangerous13 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,742 miles
- Test number
- 847820668698
- DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Seat belt retracting mechanism defective MIDDLE (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended X2 (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass239,295 miles (+7)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 239,295 miles
- Test number
- 910855908243
- MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Fail239,288 miles (+6,805)7 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,288 miles
- Test number
- 680836329214
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Pass232,483 miles (+17)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 232,483 miles
- Test number
- 652788250485
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside 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 Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail232,466 miles (+7,771)10 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,466 miles
- Test number
- 553979796154
- MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside 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 Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass224,695 miles (+4,277)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 224,695 miles
- Test number
- 131377098076
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe. Rearmost part. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass220,418 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 220,418 miles
- Test number
- 547648254867
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Fail220,418 miles (+12)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,418 miles
- Test number
- 783197576155
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Fail220,406 miles (+47)1 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,406 miles
- Test number
- 506430314327
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure
Fail220,359 miles (+11,508)1 dangerous18 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,359 miles
- Test number
- 594681244654
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure
Pass208,851 miles (+90)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2021
- Odometer
- 208,851 miles
- Test number
- 728834483904
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.
Pass208,761 miles (+9,648)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 208,761 miles
- Test number
- 152588058105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,113 miles (+284)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 199,113 miles
- Test number
- 884762339268
- AdvisoryEngine Mounts got play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail198,829 miles (+7,793)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,829 miles
- Test number
- 104549107746
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm From edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine Mounts got play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass191,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 191,036 miles
- Test number
- 571899697753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,036 miles (+11,912)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,036 miles
- Test number
- 968774166338
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass179,124 miles (+90)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 179,124 miles
- Test number
- 312092596450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail179,034 miles (+9,660)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,034 miles
- Test number
- 695489004702
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass169,374 miles (+8,735)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 169,374 miles
- Test number
- 846982915143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,639 miles (+10,593)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 160,639 miles
- Test number
- 699658304312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,046 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,046 miles
- Test number
- 598218294026
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass150,046 miles (+6,306)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 150,046 miles
- Test number
- 958008594097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,740 miles (+23,246)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 143,740 miles
- Test number
- 146580613387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,494 miles (+544)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 120,494 miles
- Test number
- 656406092284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,950 miles (+22,217)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,950 miles
- Test number
- 169800492269
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Pass97,733 miles (+24,600)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 97,733 miles
- Test number
- 209151601368
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f wing mirror glass cracked
Pass73,133 miles (+24,400)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 73,133 miles
- Test number
- 351960380469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,733 miles (+25,761)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 48,733 miles
- Test number
- 643770309308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,972 miles (+3,378)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 22,972 miles
- Test number
- 390158008336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 19,594 miles
- Test number
- 744564548007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,594 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,594 miles
- Test number
- 934784548037
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about LB54 BUV
- Does LB54 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 BUV is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 BUV?
- The MOT on LB54 BUV is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 BUV done?
- LB54 BUV was recorded at 240,753 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 12,098 miles a year.
- Has LB54 BUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 BUV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB54 BUV 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 BUV find?
- LB54 BUV passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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