
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
LB54 VLGMOT history
LB54 VLG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 283,314 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 283,314 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 11,712 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 VLG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 2 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 VLG was last recorded at 283,314 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 283,312 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 11,712 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 283,314 miles
- 2024 – 282,295 miles
- 2023 – 280,525 miles
- 2022 – 275,640 miles
- 2021 – 270,030 miles
- 2020 – 263,194 miles
- 2019 – 262,953 miles
- 2018 – 261,581 miles
- 2017 – 258,988 miles
- 2015 – 255,286 miles
- 2014 – 236,981 miles
- 2013 – 227,160 miles
- 2012 – 216,206 miles
- 2011 – 180,579 miles
- 2010 – 148,608 miles
- 2009 – 103,594 miles
- 2008 – 79,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective damaged/burnt upper part (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective damaged/burnt upper part (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on axle (1.1.14 (a) (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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass283,314 miles (+2)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 283,314 miles
- Test number
- 991512298871
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective damaged/burnt upper part (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective damaged/burnt upper part (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail283,312 miles (+1,017)2 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,312 miles
- Test number
- 559018434348
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber broken/movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective damaged/burnt upper part (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective damaged/burnt upper part (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass282,295 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 282,295 miles
- Test number
- 856591162438
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail282,295 miles (+1,770)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,295 miles
- Test number
- 461797353498
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass280,525 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 280,525 miles
- Test number
- 956987395416
- MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated only on headlight operation (7.8 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail280,524 miles (+4,884)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 280,524 miles
- Test number
- 104767019894
- 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated only on headlight operation (7.8 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass275,640 miles (+5,610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 275,640 miles
- Test number
- 947391220306
- AdvisoryPad warning light on,loom damaged, pads ok
Pass270,030 miles (+6,836)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 270,030 miles
- Test number
- 333482240311
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust system very corroded outer skin peeling on silencer, plus baffles rattling loose in silencer.
Pass263,194 miles (+1)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 263,194 miles
- Test number
- 525235677024
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail263,193 miles (+240)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,193 miles
- Test number
- 651418139323
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass262,953 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 262,953 miles
- Test number
- 520794363832
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery terminals loose
Fail262,944 miles (+1,363)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,944 miles
- Test number
- 139234601038
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery terminals loose
Pass261,581 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 261,581 miles
- Test number
- 288970816656
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail261,574 miles (+2,586)4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,574 miles
- Test number
- 224062282778
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre not clipping in (7.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass258,988 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 258,988 miles
- Test number
- 979018282118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail258,979 miles (+3,693)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,979 miles
- Test number
- 261349241242
- FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryItems in drivers view removed during test
Pass255,286 miles (+6,351)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 255,286 miles
- Test number
- 703252035962
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail248,935 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,935 miles
- Test number
- 305097215028
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteAdvise both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded
Pass248,935 miles (+164)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 248,935 miles
- Test number
- 348867015068
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteAdvise both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded
Fail248,771 miles (+11,790)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,771 miles
- Test number
- 749100715088
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteAdvise both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded
Pass236,981 miles (+169)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 236,981 miles
- Test number
- 615058614044
- NoteAdvise both centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
- NoteAdvise both front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edge
- NoteAdvise front number plate cracked
- NoteAdvise handbrake cables perished
- NoteAdvise slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar tie rod
- NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack tie rods
Fail236,812 miles (+9,652)1 dangerous4 failures2 repaired7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,812 miles
- Test number
- 116478504439
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- NoteAdvise both centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
- NoteAdvise both front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edge
- NoteAdvise front number plate cracked
- NoteAdvise handbrake cables perished
- NoteAdvise rear brake pads low
- NoteAdvise slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar tie rod
- NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack tie rods
Fail227,160 miles4 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,160 miles
- Test number
- 135988113410
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- NoteAdvise both rear tyres low on tread
- NoteAdvise handbrake cables perished
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded
- NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack
Pass227,160 miles (+10,954)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 227,160 miles
- Test number
- 226618513042
- NoteAdvise both rear tyres low on tread
- NoteAdvise handbrake cables perished
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded
- NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack
Pass216,206 miles (+35,627)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 216,206 miles
- Test number
- 238628812037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,579 miles (+604)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 180,579 miles
- Test number
- 446458131091
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail179,975 miles (+31,367)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,975 miles
- Test number
- 656042531044
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass148,608 miles (+45,014)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 148,608 miles
- Test number
- 972926850086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,594 miles (+24,355)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 103,594 miles
- Test number
- 903118049021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,239 miles (+1,625)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 79,239 miles
- Test number
- 134299358059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 77,614 miles
- Test number
- 690227808039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 VLG
- Does LB54 VLG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 VLG expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 VLG?
- The MOT on LB54 VLG expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 VLG done?
- LB54 VLG was recorded at 283,314 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 11,712 miles a year.
- Has LB54 VLG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 VLG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 VLG 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 VLG find?
- LB54 VLG passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective damaged/burnt upper part; nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective damaged/burnt upper part, and 2 more.
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