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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LB54 VJNMOT history

LB54 VJN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
169,965 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VJN
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 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VJN was last recorded at 169,965 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,509 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,456 miles
Average per year
6,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,965 miles
  • 2025 – 166,509 miles
  • 2024 – 161,876 miles
  • 2023 – 158,903 miles
  • 2022 – 157,453 miles
  • 2021 – 154,198 miles
  • 2020 – 151,535 miles
  • 2019 – 147,252 miles
  • 2018 – 142,368 miles
  • 2017 – 137,176 miles
  • 2016 – 131,098 miles
  • 2015 – 123,440 miles
  • 2014 – 117,557 miles
  • 2013 – 112,243 miles
  • 2012 – 105,216 miles
  • 2011 – 95,765 miles
  • 2010 – 77,611 miles
  • 2009 – 60,532 miles
  • 2008 – 49,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,965 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,965 miles (+3,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    169,965 miles
    Test number
    559513195595
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass166,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    166,509 miles
    Test number
    168849635343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail166,509 miles (+4,633)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,509 miles
    Test number
    559868227170
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass161,876 miles (+2,973)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,876 miles
    Test number
    866781393203
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear ends. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass158,903 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,903 miles
    Test number
    320310371299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail158,903 miles (+1,450)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,903 miles
    Test number
    484817766889
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass157,453 miles (+3,255)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,453 miles
    Test number
    452756764738
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service Brake Lagging but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass154,198 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,198 miles
    Test number
    406521367666
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail154,196 miles (+3)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,196 miles
    Test number
    885767875652
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail154,193 miles (+2,658)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,193 miles
    Test number
    792846657440
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff.

  11. Pass151,535 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    151,535 miles
    Test number
    499275843054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,252 miles
    Test number
    723650118612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail147,252 miles (+4,884)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,252 miles
    Test number
    358578699152
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass142,368 miles (+5,192)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    142,368 miles
    Test number
    111884381131
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass137,176 miles (+6,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    647293751541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass131,098 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,098 miles
    Test number
    585888701789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,440 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    206548835063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,557 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    117,557 miles
    Test number
    997852844099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,243 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    112,243 miles
    Test number
    166697143012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,216 miles (+9,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,216 miles
    Test number
    595395232092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass95,765 miles (+18,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,765 miles
    Test number
    995552651092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,611 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    77,611 miles
    Test number
    520819010099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,505 miles (+16,973)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    143415910017
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • NoteALL FOUR DISCS WORN==REAR INNER PADS APPEAR LOW==BR FLUID SLIGHTLY LOW

  24. Pass60,532 miles (+10,881)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,532 miles
    Test number
    111415919015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    162764808497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,651 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    644573308080
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Questions about LB54 VJN

Does LB54 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VJN is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VJN?
The MOT on LB54 VJN is valid until 15 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 VJN done?
LB54 VJN was recorded at 169,965 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,621 miles a year.
Has LB54 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VJN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 VJN 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 VJN find?
LB54 VJN passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded x4; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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