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Volkswagen LT

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

LB54 VKDMOT history

LB54 VKD is a blue diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 210,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
210,250 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VKD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VKD was last recorded at 210,250 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 2,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,740 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,510 miles
Average per year
9,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,250 miles
  • 2024 – 207,740 miles
  • 2023 – 204,603 miles
  • 2022 – 201,699 miles
  • 2021 – 196,645 miles
  • 2020 – 191,361 miles
  • 2019 – 189,473 miles
  • 2018 – 181,165 miles
  • 2017 – 172,564 miles
  • 2016 – 161,821 miles
  • 2015 – 148,341 miles
  • 2013 – 132,292 miles
  • 2012 – 96,882 miles
  • 2011 – 81,210 miles
  • 2010 – 63,609 miles
  • 2009 – 49,452 miles
  • 2008 – 38,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,250 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Slight play in both front lower balljoints

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,250 miles (+2,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    210,250 miles
    Test number
    528635157354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass207,740 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    207,740 miles
    Test number
    508117150925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail207,724 miles (+3,121)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,724 miles
    Test number
    944447637972
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass204,603 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    204,603 miles
    Test number
    837540192151
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides also to d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail204,603 miles (+2,904)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,603 miles
    Test number
    902695033542
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides also to d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass201,699 miles (+5,054)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    201,699 miles
    Test number
    300029496807
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded and stiff (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass196,645 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    196,645 miles
    Test number
    832604199819
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheels bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail196,643 miles (+5,282)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,643 miles
    Test number
    968037337378
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.7 vehicle was 0.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheels bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass191,361 miles (+22)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    191,361 miles
    Test number
    947599940743
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBell housing bolt missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail191,339 miles (+1,866)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,339 miles
    Test number
    811246717018
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBell housing bolt missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass189,473 miles (+4)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    189,473 miles
    Test number
    666248021742
    • MinorNearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail189,469 miles (+8,304)3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,469 miles
    Test number
    155851307137
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass181,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    181,165 miles
    Test number
    781726281419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail181,165 miles (+8,601)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,165 miles
    Test number
    262821743050
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass172,564 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    172,564 miles
    Test number
    960212224590
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower balljoints

  16. Fail172,560 miles (+10,739)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,560 miles
    Test number
    108313303288
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired plastic link broken (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower balljoints

  17. Pass161,821 miles (+13,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    161,821 miles
    Test number
    297785260895
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower balljoints

  18. Pass148,341 miles (+16,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    148,341 miles
    Test number
    765062905013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass132,292 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    132,292 miles
    Test number
    947144053388
    • NoteBoth front lower balljoints have slight play

  20. Fail132,292 miles (+19,296)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,292 miles
    Test number
    109593853348
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front lower balljoints have slight play

  21. Pass112,996 miles (+16,114)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    112,996 miles
    Test number
    148293203037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,882 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,882 miles
    Test number
    187706802483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,881 miles (+15,671)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,881 miles
    Test number
    799635702099
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass81,210 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,210 miles
    Test number
    389734801045
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 3mm

  25. Fail81,210 miles (+17,601)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,210 miles
    Test number
    308454601054
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 3mm
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  26. Pass63,609 miles (+14,157)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,609 miles
    Test number
    350275900009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,452 miles (+11,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    100061129008
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2mm tread

  28. Pass38,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    800057238067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 VKD

Does LB54 VKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VKD expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VKD?
The MOT on LB54 VKD expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VKD done?
LB54 VKD was recorded at 210,250 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 9,757 miles a year.
Has LB54 VKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VKD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 VKD 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 VKD find?
LB54 VKD passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush.

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