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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 BVDMOT history

LB54 BVD is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 227,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
227,374 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BVD
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 expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BVD was last recorded at 227,374 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 3,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,381 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,993 miles
Average per year
11,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,374 miles
  • 2024 – 223,381 miles
  • 2023 – 215,795 miles
  • 2022 – 213,699 miles
  • 2021 – 203,320 miles
  • 2020 – 193,988 miles
  • 2019 – 180,836 miles
  • 2018 – 173,584 miles
  • 2017 – 160,007 miles
  • 2015 – 142,656 miles
  • 2014 – 134,867 miles
  • 2013 – 119,119 miles
  • 2012 – 105,022 miles
  • 2011 – 91,881 miles
  • 2010 – 66,007 miles
  • 2009 – 48,137 miles
  • 2008 – 31,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,374 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    227,374 miles
    Test number
    636010327095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail227,374 miles (+3,993)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,374 miles
    Test number
    299351937220
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass223,381 miles (+7,586)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    223,381 miles
    Test number
    656434714994
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT ON THE ENDS (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass215,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    215,795 miles
    Test number
    489149984460
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail215,792 miles (+2,093)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,792 miles
    Test number
    554673522243
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass213,699 miles (+10,379)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    213,699 miles
    Test number
    562227894773
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both osf/nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass203,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    203,320 miles
    Test number
    542985476589
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rack oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail203,320 miles (+9,332)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,320 miles
    Test number
    158381761590
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rack oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass193,988 miles (+13,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    193,988 miles
    Test number
    767409858732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass180,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    180,836 miles
    Test number
    158402925862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail180,831 miles (+7,247)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,831 miles
    Test number
    957321478907
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass173,584 miles (+13,577)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    173,584 miles
    Test number
    414172063482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass160,007 miles (+17,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    160,007 miles
    Test number
    679843861468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load flexible stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has slightly worn on inner and outer edges
  14. Pass142,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    142,656 miles
    Test number
    108003990196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail142,656 miles (+7,789)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,656 miles
    Test number
    372357917305
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTurbo pipe adrift
  16. Pass134,867 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,867 miles
    Test number
    329241104347
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth exhaust silencers outter skins starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brake pad warning wire broken
  17. Fail134,867 miles (+15,748)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,867 miles
    Test number
    789721204310
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth exhaust silencers outter skins starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brake pad warning wire broken
  18. Pass119,119 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,119 miles
    Test number
    979089193278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail118,993 miles (+13,971)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,993 miles
    Test number
    947537293256
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  20. Fail105,022 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,022 miles
    Test number
    147194892216
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass105,022 miles (+13,141)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,022 miles
    Test number
    787044092270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Pass91,881 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,881 miles
    Test number
    855575381265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,191 miles (+25,184)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,191 miles
    Test number
    406224071233
    • FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
  24. Pass66,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,007 miles
    Test number
    332539740103
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Fail66,007 miles (+17,870)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,007 miles
    Test number
    500839040166
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass48,137 miles (+17,031)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,137 miles
    Test number
    431718529118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  27. Pass31,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,106 miles
    Test number
    721977138043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 BVD

Does LB54 BVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 BVD expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BVD?
The MOT on LB54 BVD expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 BVD done?
LB54 BVD was recorded at 227,374 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 11,177 miles a year.
Has LB54 BVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BVD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 BVD 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 BVD find?
LB54 BVD passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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