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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 BWZMOT history

LB54 BWZ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 263,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
263,252 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BWZ
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 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BWZ was last recorded at 263,252 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 5,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,837 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,415 miles
Average per year
10,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 263,252 miles
  • 2024 – 257,837 miles
  • 2023 – 252,431 miles
  • 2022 – 249,358 miles
  • 2021 – 245,695 miles
  • 2019 – 240,833 miles
  • 2017 – 237,545 miles
  • 2016 – 228,327 miles
  • 2015 – 200,128 miles
  • 2014 – 177,654 miles
  • 2012 – 166,573 miles
  • 2011 – 159,268 miles
  • 2010 – 145,120 miles
  • 2009 – 115,552 miles
  • 2008 – 103,936 miles
  • 2007 – 75,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,252 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak UNDER BONNET

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,252 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    263,252 miles
    Test number
    630053475227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass257,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    257,837 miles
    Test number
    742593727114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail257,837 miles (+5,406)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,837 miles
    Test number
    727901949334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass252,431 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    252,431 miles
    Test number
    438694747084
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
  5. Fail252,431 miles (+3,073)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,431 miles
    Test number
    450005219503
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
  6. Pass249,358 miles (+3,663)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    249,358 miles
    Test number
    285278935887
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  7. Pass245,695 miles (+4,862)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    245,695 miles
    Test number
    273117356030
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass240,833 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    240,833 miles
    Test number
    456456490162
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass237,545 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    237,545 miles
    Test number
    231694639768
    • AdvisoryOil leak UNDER BONNET
  10. Fail237,539 miles (+9,212)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,539 miles
    Test number
    615304020885
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak UNDER BONNET
  11. Pass228,327 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    228,327 miles
    Test number
    937022253498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail228,294 miles (+28,166)2 dangerous24 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,294 miles
    Test number
    555651047844
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBody has a projection caused by damage fuel flap (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass200,128 miles (+7)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    200,128 miles
    Test number
    608593615144
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Fail200,121 miles (+22,467)10 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,121 miles
    Test number
    829217705119
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass177,654 miles (+11,081)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    177,654 miles
    Test number
    727752364030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExcess play in nearside steering joint
    • NoteNearside sill corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  16. Pass166,573 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    166,573 miles
    Test number
    439767842330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMiddle & rear silencer deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front steering rack slight play inner ball joint
  17. Fail166,573 miles (+7,305)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,573 miles
    Test number
    347856942376
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMiddle & rear silencer deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front steering rack slight play inner ball joint
  18. Pass159,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    159,268 miles
    Test number
    485139041380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail159,264 miles (+14,144)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,264 miles
    Test number
    649149941340
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to deteriate,
  20. Pass145,120 miles (+29,568)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    145,120 miles
    Test number
    274981750302
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall. ( near to limits )
    • NoteNearside rear reflector has deteriorated near to limits.
    • NoteNearside rear suspension arm outer bush debonding / worn near to limits.
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn on inner faces. ( offside is badly worn )
  21. Pass115,552 miles (+75)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    115,552 miles
    Test number
    740058449362
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damaged near to limit.
    • NoteWindscreen has many chips but all are with in the limit.
  22. Fail115,477 miles (+11,541)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,477 miles
    Test number
    551433349333
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damaged near to limit.
    • NoteWindscreen has many chips but all are with in the limit.
  23. Pass103,936 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    103,936 miles
    Test number
    264884858368
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn near to the wear indicators
    • NoteNear side front wing damaged.
    • NoteOff side of steering rack has play in it nearing limit.
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has a screw in the tread.
    • NoteWindscreen badly chiped in several places.
  24. Fail103,936 miles (+28,202)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,936 miles
    Test number
    210871158377
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn near to the wear indicators
    • NoteNear side front wing damaged.
    • NoteOff side of steering rack has play in it nearing limit.
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has a screw in the tread.
    • NoteWindscreen badly chiped in several places.
  25. Pass75,734 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,734 miles
    Test number
    260026647348
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn to the legal limit.
    • NotePower steering pipe from rack has a broken mounting.
    • NoteSteering feels slightly rought when turned lock to lock.
    • NoteWindscreen chiped badly in several places (with in the 40mm limit at time of test).

Questions about LB54 BWZ

Does LB54 BWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 BWZ is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BWZ?
The MOT on LB54 BWZ is valid until 16 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 BWZ done?
LB54 BWZ was recorded at 263,252 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 10,360 miles a year.
Has LB54 BWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BWZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 BWZ 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 BWZ find?
LB54 BWZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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