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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB54 BWNMOT history

LB54 BWN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 275,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
275,913 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BWN was last recorded at 275,913 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,843 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
12,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,913 miles
  • 2025 – 269,006 miles
  • 2024 – 255,652 miles
  • 2023 – 251,122 miles
  • 2021 – 248,568 miles
  • 2020 – 233,227 miles
  • 2019 – 210,596 miles
  • 2018 – 197,552 miles
  • 2017 – 184,816 miles
  • 2016 – 169,321 miles
  • 2015 – 153,151 miles
  • 2014 – 146,304 miles
  • 2013 – 138,253 miles
  • 2012 – 128,833 miles
  • 2011 – 108,069 miles
  • 2010 – 96,556 miles
  • 2009 – 82,907 miles
  • 2008 – 53,330 miles
  • 2007 – 44,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,913 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust silencers starting to delaminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,913 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    275,913 miles
    Test number
    271503488655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail275,843 miles (+6,837)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,843 miles
    Test number
    370163447182
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass269,006 miles (+13,354)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    269,006 miles
    Test number
    319243202727
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (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 recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass255,652 miles (+4,530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    255,652 miles
    Test number
    254423756208
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer casing deteriorated but no exhaust blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass251,122 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    251,122 miles
    Test number
    563734788320
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail251,104 miles (+2,536)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,104 miles
    Test number
    634719165327
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass248,568 miles (+15,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    248,568 miles
    Test number
    912759917176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass233,227 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    233,227 miles
    Test number
    368876866486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers starting to delaminate

  9. Fail233,223 miles (+22,627)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,223 miles
    Test number
    561085385285
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers starting to delaminate

  10. Pass210,596 miles (+13,044)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    210,596 miles
    Test number
    831469971974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Judged to be getting close to end of service life - early replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass197,552 miles (+12,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    197,552 miles
    Test number
    177682838521
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass184,816 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    184,816 miles
    Test number
    131490895541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail184,816 miles (+15,495)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,816 miles
    Test number
    794687602768
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass169,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    169,321 miles
    Test number
    209824154614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

  15. Fail169,321 miles (+16,170)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,321 miles
    Test number
    628908885873
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

  16. Pass153,151 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    153,151 miles
    Test number
    894629071657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,304 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    605759174219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass138,253 miles (+9,420)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    455910913414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut in side wall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge worn

  19. Pass128,833 miles (+20,764)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    128,833 miles
    Test number
    899748192230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass108,069 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    108,069 miles
    Test number
    786353791225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,068 miles (+11,512)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,068 miles
    Test number
    256142091279
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass96,556 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    331547500369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  23. Fail96,547 miles (+13,640)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    821346800383
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside mirror broken but still functional

  24. Pass82,907 miles (+9)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    372262059358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf wiper wiper poor condition
    • NoteOsr reflector damaged

  25. Fail82,898 miles (+29,568)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,898 miles
    Test number
    590939049363
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf wiper wiper poor condition
    • NoteOsf tyre pressure low
    • NoteOsr reflector damaged

  26. Pass53,330 miles (+8,975)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    622215648389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,355 miles
    Test number
    384051947311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB54 BWN

Does LB54 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 BWN is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BWN?
The MOT on LB54 BWN is valid until 3 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 BWN done?
LB54 BWN was recorded at 275,913 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 12,695 miles a year.
Has LB54 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BWN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 BWN 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 BWN find?
LB54 BWN passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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