
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LB54 BVOMOT history
LB54 BVO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,833 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 139,833 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,536 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 BVO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 BVO was last recorded at 139,833 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 10,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,834 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,999 miles
- Average per year
- 5,536 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,833 miles
- 2025 – 128,834 miles
- 2023 – 117,733 miles
- 2022 – 105,993 miles
- 2021 – 102,352 miles
- 2020 – 98,793 miles
- 2019 – 94,440 miles
- 2018 – 90,877 miles
- 2017 – 87,724 miles
- 2016 – 84,581 miles
- 2015 – 82,008 miles
- 2014 – 78,804 miles
- 2013 – 75,111 miles
- 2012 – 71,531 miles
- 2011 – 67,690 miles
- 2010 – 62,066 miles
- 2009 – 53,817 miles
- 2008 – 46,144 miles
- 2007 – 39,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover housing slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,833 miles (+10,999)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 139,833 miles
- Test number
- 197312719905
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover housing slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,834 miles (+11,101)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 128,834 miles
- Test number
- 670685243120
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror housing damaged
Pass117,733 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 117,733 miles
- Test number
- 773743305573
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail117,733 miles (+11,740)4 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,733 miles
- Test number
- 708852708742
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,993 miles1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 105,993 miles
- Test number
- 835797731556
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth mirrors deteriorating
Fail105,993 miles (+3,641)1 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,993 miles
- Test number
- 668558626509
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth mirrors deteriorating
Pass102,352 miles (+3,559)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 102,352 miles
- Test number
- 610433092969
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear both lamps damaged
- AdvisoryBody damaged
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass98,793 miles (+4,353)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 98,793 miles
- Test number
- 213956097727
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront slight play in both suspension top mounts
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cuts in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut in inner side wall
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,440 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 94,440 miles
- Test number
- 795260116663
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers are deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is deteriorated
Fail94,433 miles (+3,556)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,433 miles
- Test number
- 576367223775
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/r16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers are deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is deteriorated
Pass90,877 miles (+9)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 90,877 miles
- Test number
- 684809151769
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (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))
Fail90,868 miles (+3,144)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,868 miles
- Test number
- 633827004865
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (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))
Pass87,724 miles (+3,143)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 87,724 miles
- Test number
- 922302784270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,581 miles1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 84,581 miles
- Test number
- 697890286450
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a deep cut in tread but unable to verify if cords showing. Concerns raised with presenter and given benefit of doubt but in testers opinion remains dangerous.
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre becoming perished within tread blocks
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre ??? damaged
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail84,572 miles (+2,564)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,572 miles
- Test number
- 549398172459
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre becoming perished within tread blocks
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre ??? damaged
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass82,008 miles (+3,204)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 82,008 miles
- Test number
- 271753220489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,804 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 78,804 miles
- Test number
- 806874644331
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail78,804 miles (+3,693)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,804 miles
- Test number
- 335243444338
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass75,111 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 75,111 miles
- Test number
- 438764443465
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail75,111 miles (+3,580)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,111 miles
- Test number
- 139234843362
- FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass71,531 miles (+3,841)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 71,531 miles
- Test number
- 679409242337
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass67,690 miles (+5,624)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 67,690 miles
- Test number
- 618306941365
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass62,066 miles (+8,249)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 62,066 miles
- Test number
- 294119740351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,817 miles (+7,673)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 53,817 miles
- Test number
- 881172259339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,144 miles (+6,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 46,144 miles
- Test number
- 210186748346
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail39,580 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,580 miles
- Test number
- 740364237318
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass39,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 39,580 miles
- Test number
- 834934637333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 BVO
- Does LB54 BVO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 BVO is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 BVO?
- The MOT on LB54 BVO is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 BVO done?
- LB54 BVO was recorded at 139,833 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,536 miles a year.
- Has LB54 BVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 BVO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB54 BVO 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 BVO find?
- LB54 BVO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 4 more.
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