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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LB54 BXEMOT history

LB54 BXE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 211,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
211,581 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BXE
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 valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BXE was last recorded at 211,581 miles on 19 May 2026, 2,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,292 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,289 miles
Average per year
8,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,581 miles
  • 2025 – 209,292 miles
  • 2024 – 207,802 miles
  • 2022 – 204,464 miles
  • 2019 – 203,618 miles
  • 2018 – 201,643 miles
  • 2017 – 199,289 miles
  • 2016 – 197,636 miles
  • 2014 – 194,416 miles
  • 2013 – 180,474 miles
  • 2012 – 148,780 miles
  • 2011 – 132,024 miles
  • 2010 – 97,575 miles
  • 2009 – 70,221 miles
  • 2008 – 49,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,581 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Centre and rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass211,581 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    211,581 miles
    Test number
    389040376972
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail211,581 miles (+2,289)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,581 miles
    Test number
    961282022761
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass209,292 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    209,292 miles
    Test number
    819250487424
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail209,292 miles (+1,490)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,292 miles
    Test number
    421231219119
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass207,802 miles (+13)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    207,802 miles
    Test number
    993156579929
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail207,789 miles (+10)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,789 miles
    Test number
    195466498943
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail207,779 miles (+3,315)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,779 miles
    Test number
    285928078715
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass204,464 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    204,464 miles
    Test number
    104352999578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail204,458 miles (+840)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,458 miles
    Test number
    185813044561
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass203,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,618 miles
    Test number
    355553502953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail203,618 miles (+1,975)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,618 miles
    Test number
    972233393984
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass201,643 miles (+2,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    201,643 miles
    Test number
    160610913003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted bad but not blowing
  13. Pass199,289 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    199,289 miles
    Test number
    692265186203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusted
  14. Pass197,636 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    197,636 miles
    Test number
    764515971443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass194,416 miles (+13,942)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    194,416 miles
    Test number
    825077654336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass180,474 miles (+12,829)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    180,474 miles
    Test number
    318855043359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass167,645 miles (+18,865)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    167,645 miles
    Test number
    288234103016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass148,780 miles (+16,756)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    148,780 miles
    Test number
    188391512040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass132,024 miles (+34,449)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    132,024 miles
    Test number
    355092911081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,575 miles (+27,354)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,575 miles
    Test number
    124677500002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,221 miles (+21,049)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    962952109025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,172 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,172 miles
    Test number
    403152808009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteBrake discs for wear
    • NoteChips in windscreen
  23. Pass49,172 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,172 miles
    Test number
    680982808038
    • NoteBrake discs for wear
    • NoteChips in windscreen

Questions about LB54 BXE

Does LB54 BXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 BXE is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BXE?
The MOT on LB54 BXE is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 BXE done?
LB54 BXE was recorded at 211,581 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 8,838 miles a year.
Has LB54 BXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BXE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 BXE 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 BXE find?
LB54 BXE passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose; hydraulic leak, but not excessive; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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