Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
LB54 VKEMOT history
LB54 VKE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 248,417 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 248,417 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 11,718 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 VKE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 VKE was last recorded at 248,417 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jan 2017: 19,914 miles, lower than 199,114 miles on 24 Jan 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 248,413 miles · 19 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 11,718 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 248,417 miles
- 2025 – 248,413 miles
- 2024 – 247,222 miles
- 2023 – 239,009 miles
- 2022 – 232,529 miles
- 2021 – 228,228 miles
- 2020 – 220,976 miles
- 2019 – 213,359 miles
- 2018 – 205,704 miles
- 2017 – 19,914 miles
- 2016 – 192,287 miles
- 2014 – 149,356 miles
- 2013 – 123,780 miles
- 2012 – 100,648 miles
- 2010 – 79,847 miles
- 2009 – 56,485 miles
- 2008 – 37,761 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass248,417 miles
- AdvisoryArchs rustedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass248,417 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 248,417 miles
- Test number
- 513881492566
- AdvisoryArchs rusted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail248,413 miles (+1,191)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,413 miles
- Test number
- 216799845429
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryArchs rusted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass247,222 miles (+24)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 247,222 miles
- Test number
- 137344286723
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Fail247,198 miles (+1,372)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,198 miles
- Test number
- 817911879922
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass245,826 miles (+62)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 245,826 miles
- Test number
- 633648038573
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Fail245,764 miles (+6,755)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,764 miles
- Test number
- 428256572106
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass239,009 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 239,009 miles
- Test number
- 969569764285
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail239,007 miles (+169)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,007 miles
- Test number
- 204812698107
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail238,838 miles (+6,309)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,838 miles
- Test number
- 462315256750
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill areas multiple (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill areas multiple (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass232,529 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 232,529 miles
- Test number
- 345399775088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail232,529 miles (+4,301)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,529 miles
- Test number
- 466579864025
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass228,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 228,228 miles
- Test number
- 400403358913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,216 miles (+247)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 228,216 miles
- Test number
- 506120622590
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt missing plastic cover
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust boxes slightly corroded
Fail227,969 miles (+6,993)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,969 miles
- Test number
- 853360472244
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded underbody pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt missing plastic cover
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust boxes slightly corroded
Pass220,976 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 220,976 miles
- Test number
- 474530389092
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit condensation
Fail220,976 miles (+7,617)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,976 miles
- Test number
- 471631243649
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit condensation
Pass213,359 miles (+7,655)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 213,359 miles
- Test number
- 675768204335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,704 miles (+185,790)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 205,704 miles
- Test number
- 909366725616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,914 miles (-179,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 19,914 miles
- Test number
- 540806592243
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Fail199,114 miles (+6,827)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,114 miles
- Test number
- 562895322763
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Pass192,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 192,287 miles
- Test number
- 925854039056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,287 miles (+42,931)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,287 miles
- Test number
- 949299834861
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass149,356 miles (+25,576)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 149,356 miles
- Test number
- 649084034033
- 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)
- NoteSmall amount of engine mount free play
Pass123,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 123,780 miles
- Test number
- 655510233022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,780 miles (+23,132)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,780 miles
- Test number
- 655950133038
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass100,648 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 100,648 miles
- Test number
- 105283632019
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
Fail100,648 miles (+20,801)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,648 miles
- Test number
- 536153632095
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
Pass79,847 miles (+3,162)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 79,847 miles
- Test number
- 780744680295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 76,685 miles
- Test number
- 123284210063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,675 miles (+20,190)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,675 miles
- Test number
- 981764310058
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass56,485 miles (+18,724)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 56,485 miles
- Test number
- 222519309041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 37,761 miles
- Test number
- 181006318424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 VKE
- Does LB54 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VKE is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 VKE?
- The MOT on LB54 VKE is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 VKE done?
- LB54 VKE was recorded at 248,417 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 11,718 miles a year.
- Has LB54 VKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 VKE has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 VKE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB54 VKE find?
- LB54 VKE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: archs rusted; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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