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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 VLOMOT history

LB54 VLO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,590 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VLO
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
2 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VLO was last recorded at 196,590 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 6,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,456 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,134 miles
Average per year
7,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,590 miles
  • 2025 – 190,456 miles
  • 2024 – 182,544 miles
  • 2022 – 173,900 miles
  • 2021 – 165,740 miles
  • 2020 – 157,099 miles
  • 2019 – 149,919 miles
  • 2018 – 142,265 miles
  • 2017 – 136,376 miles
  • 2016 – 127,794 miles
  • 2015 – 120,069 miles
  • 2014 – 111,732 miles
  • 2013 – 104,545 miles
  • 2012 – 93,775 miles
  • 2011 – 85,189 miles
  • 2010 – 79,318 miles
  • 2009 – 74,046 miles
  • 2008 – 67,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,590 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,590 miles (+6,134)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,590 miles
    Test number
    621528188690
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass190,456 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    190,456 miles
    Test number
    605426855609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail190,430 miles (+7,886)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,430 miles
    Test number
    694774119660
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass182,544 miles (+8,644)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    182,544 miles
    Test number
    956755392984
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  5. Pass173,900 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,900 miles
    Test number
    132907494739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,740 miles (+8,641)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,740 miles
    Test number
    358487525964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,099 miles (+293)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,099 miles
    Test number
    536637227180
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail156,806 miles (+6,887)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,806 miles
    Test number
    168420496507
    • DangerousElectrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated light on dash (4.11 (b) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass149,919 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,919 miles
    Test number
    470949296169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail149,894 miles (+7,629)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,894 miles
    Test number
    591873847581
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehical has odd size tyres front to back

  11. Pass142,265 miles (+120)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,265 miles
    Test number
    794480594439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail142,145 miles (+5,769)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,145 miles
    Test number
    810931118868
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass136,376 miles (+148)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,376 miles
    Test number
    979048229695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail136,228 miles (+8,434)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,228 miles
    Test number
    861449222330
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass127,794 miles (+159)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,794 miles
    Test number
    300253169687
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s and o/s wheels (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail127,635 miles (+7,566)1 dangerous7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,635 miles
    Test number
    915725957107
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d-rubbers x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s and o/s wheels (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass120,069 miles (+16)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,069 miles
    Test number
    771621153863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail120,053 miles (+8,321)6 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,053 miles
    Test number
    999659925265
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass111,732 miles (+235)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,732 miles
    Test number
    307533994452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is very perished

  20. Fail111,497 miles (+6,952)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,497 miles
    Test number
    727322084216
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is very perished

  21. Pass104,545 miles (+10,770)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,545 miles
    Test number
    938566393246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated.

  22. Pass93,775 miles (+8,586)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,775 miles
    Test number
    195065192480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,189 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,189 miles
    Test number
    308090581064
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass85,189 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,189 miles
    Test number
    636750481046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,318 miles (+5,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,318 miles
    Test number
    690522560050
    • NoteFront discs pads slight lipp

  26. Fail74,046 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    851240689029
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass74,046 miles (+6,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    854130689064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass67,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,513 miles
    Test number
    512087468092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 VLO

Does LB54 VLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VLO is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VLO?
The MOT on LB54 VLO is valid until 28 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 VLO done?
LB54 VLO was recorded at 196,590 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,212 miles a year.
Has LB54 VLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VLO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 VLO 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 VLO find?
LB54 VLO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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