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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LB54 VKGMOT history

LB54 VKG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 239,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
239,150 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
10,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VKG
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 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VKG was last recorded at 239,150 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 5,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,263 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,887 miles
Average per year
10,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,150 miles
  • 2025 – 233,263 miles
  • 2024 – 224,576 miles
  • 2023 – 216,866 miles
  • 2022 – 210,118 miles
  • 2020 – 203,669 miles
  • 2019 – 194,260 miles
  • 2018 – 183,952 miles
  • 2017 – 176,130 miles
  • 2016 – 163,680 miles
  • 2015 – 152,972 miles
  • 2014 – 139,843 miles
  • 2013 – 124,326 miles
  • 2012 – 115,066 miles
  • 2011 – 102,955 miles
  • 2010 – 87,064 miles
  • 2009 – 64,585 miles
  • 2008 – 45,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,150 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 24 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,150 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    239,150 miles
    Test number
    559216673138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass233,263 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    233,263 miles
    Test number
    684425059489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail233,261 miles (+8,685)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,261 miles
    Test number
    166948228116
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass224,576 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    224,576 miles
    Test number
    493148857609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail224,566 miles (+7,700)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,566 miles
    Test number
    937929683534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass216,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    216,866 miles
    Test number
    777184332697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail216,865 miles (+6,747)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,865 miles
    Test number
    559719247094
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass210,118 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    210,118 miles
    Test number
    880864032841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail209,978 miles (+6,309)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,978 miles
    Test number
    658622872820
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass203,669 miles (+9,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    203,669 miles
    Test number
    703417402020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass194,260 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    194,260 miles
    Test number
    476958199244
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Fail194,260 miles (+10,308)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,260 miles
    Test number
    151161906989
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  13. Pass183,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    183,952 miles
    Test number
    375416694153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail183,952 miles (+7,822)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,952 miles
    Test number
    743330154826
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  15. Pass176,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    176,130 miles
    Test number
    426352899622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail176,130 miles (+12,450)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,130 miles
    Test number
    778320895560
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass163,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    163,680 miles
    Test number
    614291485154
    • AdvisoryFront Inner play in steering rack joint areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail163,678 miles (+10,706)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,678 miles
    Test number
    475550434601
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim in operation (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim in operation (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner play in steering rack joint areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass152,972 miles (+37)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    152,972 miles
    Test number
    728460925139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise engine oil temp measured at 65 degrees for DSM (not able to reach 80 degrees)

  20. Fail152,935 miles (+13,092)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,935 miles
    Test number
    929089015177
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise engine oil temp measured at 65 degrees for DSM (not able to reach 80 degrees)

  21. Pass139,843 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,843 miles
    Test number
    268830524453
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChips screen

  22. Fail139,843 miles (+15,517)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,843 miles
    Test number
    687220224175
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChips screen

  23. Pass124,326 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    124,326 miles
    Test number
    366984513010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail124,325 miles (+9,259)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,325 miles
    Test number
    258990913048
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass115,066 miles (+12,111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,066 miles
    Test number
    208563822484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN s rear tyre inner wall split adv

  26. Pass102,955 miles (+15,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,955 miles
    Test number
    237234121425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass87,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    652840320127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,064 miles (+1,269)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    220996710192
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass85,795 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,795 miles
    Test number
    904412120074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail85,790 miles (+21,205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,790 miles
    Test number
    931091820061
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass64,585 miles (+18,857)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    313232019046
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  32. Pass45,728 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,728 miles
    Test number
    634621738042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail45,720 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,720 miles
    Test number
    344344428035
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB54 VKG

Does LB54 VKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VKG is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VKG?
The MOT on LB54 VKG is valid until 3 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 VKG done?
LB54 VKG was recorded at 239,150 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 10,595 miles a year.
Has LB54 VKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VKG has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 VKG 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 VKG find?
LB54 VKG passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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