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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 BVWMOT history

LB54 BVW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
191,666 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BVW was last recorded at 191,666 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,988 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
678 miles
Average per year
8,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,666 miles
  • 2025 – 190,988 miles
  • 2023 – 190,693 miles
  • 2022 – 189,300 miles
  • 2021 – 180,407 miles
  • 2020 – 175,676 miles
  • 2019 – 172,200 miles
  • 2018 – 164,278 miles
  • 2017 – 152,602 miles
  • 2016 – 137,220 miles
  • 2015 – 122,180 miles
  • 2014 – 109,523 miles
  • 2013 – 96,935 miles
  • 2012 – 85,365 miles
  • 2011 – 72,846 miles
  • 2010 – 59,515 miles
  • 2009 – 46,753 miles
  • 2008 – 38,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,666 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,666 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    191,666 miles
    Test number
    327683270536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    190,988 miles
    Test number
    159804482711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail190,988 miles (+295)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,988 miles
    Test number
    273813822503
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass190,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    190,693 miles
    Test number
    659633692649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
  5. Fail190,693 miles (+1,393)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,693 miles
    Test number
    144268247152
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
  6. Pass189,300 miles (+8,893)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    189,300 miles
    Test number
    331979189370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass180,407 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    180,407 miles
    Test number
    389981902823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner c.v boot has a slight leak of grease
  8. Fail180,405 miles (+4,729)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,405 miles
    Test number
    329905663933
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass175,676 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    175,676 miles
    Test number
    940757188698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail175,673 miles (+3,473)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,673 miles
    Test number
    833344710234
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass172,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,200 miles
    Test number
    427930836930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail172,200 miles (+81)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,200 miles
    Test number
    385859251415
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail172,119 miles (+7,841)1 dangerous11 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,119 miles
    Test number
    588525162130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning sensor damaged
  14. Pass164,278 miles (+11,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    734404094795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass152,602 miles (+15,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    152,602 miles
    Test number
    448431139979
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
  16. Pass137,220 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,220 miles
    Test number
    594042220635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,213 miles (+15,033)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,213 miles
    Test number
    703694718025
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  18. Pass122,180 miles (+12,657)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,180 miles
    Test number
    568848995073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,523 miles (+12,588)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,523 miles
    Test number
    927398294052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,935 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,935 miles
    Test number
    949602593074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail96,927 miles (+11,562)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,927 miles
    Test number
    517939473037
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass85,365 miles (+12,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,365 miles
    Test number
    109561482020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass72,846 miles (+13,331)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,846 miles
    Test number
    518158071037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,515 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    530181280033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,357 miles (+12,604)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,357 miles
    Test number
    201967070075
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
  26. Pass46,753 miles (+8,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,753 miles
    Test number
    134130179090
    • NoteSlight damage o/s rear tyre outer wall
  27. Pass38,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    434030888024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 BVW

Does LB54 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 BVW is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BVW?
The MOT on LB54 BVW is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 BVW done?
LB54 BVW was recorded at 191,666 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 8,551 miles a year.
Has LB54 BVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BVW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 BVW 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 BVW find?
LB54 BVW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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