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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 VJVMOT history

LB54 VJV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
149,164 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VJV
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
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 VJV was last recorded at 149,164 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 6,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,666 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,498 miles
Average per year
4,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,164 miles
  • 2025 – 142,666 miles
  • 2024 – 138,864 miles
  • 2023 – 137,513 miles
  • 2022 – 135,219 miles
  • 2021 – 133,473 miles
  • 2020 – 131,947 miles
  • 2019 – 130,446 miles
  • 2018 – 127,795 miles
  • 2017 – 124,688 miles
  • 2016 – 120,169 miles
  • 2015 – 114,001 miles
  • 2014 – 108,679 miles
  • 2013 – 102,010 miles
  • 2012 – 95,339 miles
  • 2011 – 91,037 miles
  • 2010 – 84,967 miles
  • 2009 – 78,388 miles
  • 2008 – 70,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,164 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive beam pattern projected. (Incorrect for vehicle) (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust outer casing coming away from centre section of exhaust

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,164 miles (+6,498)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,164 miles
    Test number
    582709314412
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive beam pattern projected. (Incorrect for vehicle) (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust outer casing coming away from centre section of exhaust

  2. Pass142,666 miles (+3,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,666 miles
    Test number
    691182899960
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

  3. Pass138,864 miles (+1,351)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,864 miles
    Test number
    854608001479
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass137,513 miles (+2,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,513 miles
    Test number
    819493187503
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box delaminated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,219 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,219 miles
    Test number
    745832397031
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail135,206 miles (+1,733)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,206 miles
    Test number
    231294575729
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass133,473 miles (+1,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,473 miles
    Test number
    954323228075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass131,947 miles5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,947 miles
    Test number
    653393939064
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail131,947 miles (+1,501)2 repaired5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,947 miles
    Test number
    700772005741
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass130,446 miles (+2,651)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,446 miles
    Test number
    770052991675
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass127,795 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,795 miles
    Test number
    477046241610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre sidewalls deteriorated.

  12. Fail127,762 miles (+3,074)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,762 miles
    Test number
    859256488465
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre sidewalls deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryVehicle ignition barrel damaged.

  13. Pass124,688 miles (+4,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,688 miles
    Test number
    623739973449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass120,169 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,169 miles
    Test number
    430565898576
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail120,129 miles (+6,128)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,129 miles
    Test number
    135383985500
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass114,001 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,001 miles
    Test number
    608767825027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail113,907 miles (+5,228)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,907 miles
    Test number
    828581825094
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass108,679 miles (+6,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    108,679 miles
    Test number
    168567024472
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass102,010 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,010 miles
    Test number
    157515923486
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged

  20. Fail102,010 miles (+6,671)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,010 miles
    Test number
    855435423092
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged

  21. Pass95,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,339 miles
    Test number
    588883432009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,339 miles (+4,302)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,339 miles
    Test number
    437822632069
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass91,037 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,037 miles
    Test number
    125956221469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,967 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,967 miles
    Test number
    792139220032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    271438429062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,388 miles (+7,428)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    473358629029
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass70,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    602841838080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 VJV

Does LB54 VJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VJV expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VJV?
The MOT on LB54 VJV expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VJV done?
LB54 VJV was recorded at 149,164 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,185 miles a year.
Has LB54 VJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VJV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 VJV 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 VJV find?
LB54 VJV failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive beam pattern projected. (incorrect for vehicle); central rear exhaust outer casing coming away from centre section of exhaust.

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