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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LB54 BXDMOT history

LB54 BXD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 210,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
210,394 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BXD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 BXD was last recorded at 210,394 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 5,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2011: 14,335 miles, lower than 92,354 miles on 17 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,942 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,452 miles
Average per year
8,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,394 miles
  • 2024 – 204,942 miles
  • 2023 – 200,477 miles
  • 2022 – 194,920 miles
  • 2021 – 184,706 miles
  • 2020 – 180,853 miles
  • 2019 – 168,548 miles
  • 2018 – 165,125 miles
  • 2017 – 162,048 miles
  • 2016 – 161,442 miles
  • 2015 – 159,305 miles
  • 2014 – 155,283 miles
  • 2013 – 151,190 miles
  • 2012 – 132,141 miles
  • 2011 – 14,335 miles
  • 2009 – 92,354 miles
  • 2008 – 52,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail210,394 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • BOTH NO PLATES CORRECT BUT IN A GERMAN STYLE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail210,394 miles (+5,452)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,394 miles
    Test number
    303578024552
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass204,942 miles (+4,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    204,942 miles
    Test number
    768078041580
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass200,477 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    200,477 miles
    Test number
    776597099474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail200,475 miles (+5,555)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,475 miles
    Test number
    628570117870
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass194,920 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    194,920 miles
    Test number
    881722145187
    • AdvisoryBOTH NO PLATES CORRECT BUT IN A GERMAN STYLE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Fail194,919 miles (+10,213)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,919 miles
    Test number
    760386386249
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH NO PLATES CORRECT BUT IN A GERMAN STYLE
  7. Pass184,706 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    184,706 miles
    Test number
    860795071645
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail184,706 miles (+3,853)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,706 miles
    Test number
    564240058644
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass180,853 miles (+12,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    180,853 miles
    Test number
    237433431413
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F fog lamp broken and not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All of them on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass168,548 miles (+3,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,548 miles
    Test number
    464843026065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass165,125 miles (+3,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    165,125 miles
    Test number
    170229938292
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads are misshaped
    • AdvisoryStandard number plates fitted at time of test
  12. Pass162,048 miles (+606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    162,048 miles
    Test number
    960020040210
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads are misshaped
    • AdvisoryStandard number plates fitted at time of test
  13. Pass161,442 miles (+2,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    161,442 miles
    Test number
    712705238168
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both treads low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCut to offside front tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tread misshaped
  14. Pass159,305 miles (+4,022)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,305 miles
    Test number
    147654155075
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass155,283 miles (+4,093)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    155,283 miles
    Test number
    589837824093
    • NoteCut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteRear seats removed at time of test
    • NoteStandard number plates fitted at time of test
  16. Pass151,190 miles (+19,049)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    151,190 miles
    Test number
    405188523006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,141 miles (+117,806)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    132,141 miles
    Test number
    908822812064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,335 miles (-78,019)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,335 miles
    Test number
    755722811093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,354 miles (+18,909)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    92,354 miles
    Test number
    283341059397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,445 miles (+20,589)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,445 miles
    Test number
    333315109066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,856 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,856 miles
    Test number
    840232908059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs for wear
    • NoteInjuries to windscreen

Questions about LB54 BXD

Does LB54 BXD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 BXD expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BXD?
The MOT on LB54 BXD expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 BXD done?
LB54 BXD was recorded at 210,394 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 8,836 miles a year.
Has LB54 BXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BXD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 BXD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 BXD find?
LB54 BXD failed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction; electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault, and 9 more.

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