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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

LC54 NLDMOT history

LC54 NLD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 297,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LC54 NLD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
297,422 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
14,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 NLD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 NLD was last recorded at 297,422 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
294,579 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,843 miles
Average per year
14,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 297,422 miles
  • 2025 – 294,579 miles
  • 2024 – 290,687 miles
  • 2023 – 283,006 miles
  • 2022 – 278,211 miles
  • 2021 – 263,815 miles
  • 2020 – 255,441 miles
  • 2019 – 249,312 miles
  • 2018 – 238,099 miles
  • 2017 – 223,412 miles
  • 2016 – 210,993 miles
  • 2015 – 202,097 miles
  • 2014 – 174,873 miles
  • 2013 – 144,269 miles
  • 2012 – 122,236 miles
  • 2011 – 97,847 miles
  • 2010 – 66,052 miles
  • 2009 – 42,328 miles
  • 2007 – 26,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass297,422 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear runs (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass297,422 miles (+2,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    297,422 miles
    Test number
    713531518000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear runs (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass294,579 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    294,579 miles
    Test number
    463581787838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass290,687 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    290,687 miles
    Test number
    466356082554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass283,006 miles (+4,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    283,006 miles
    Test number
    650945258859
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass278,211 miles (+14,396)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    278,211 miles
    Test number
    659685098624
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass263,815 miles (+8,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    263,815 miles
    Test number
    775003264367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass255,441 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    255,441 miles
    Test number
    634052471572
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting testers view
    • AdvisorySunstrip fitted but not affecting drivers view

  8. Fail255,441 miles (+6,129)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,441 miles
    Test number
    807699956478
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge of treaD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting testers view
    • AdvisorySunstrip fitted but not affecting drivers view

  9. Pass249,312 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    249,312 miles
    Test number
    924491623321
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers restricting testers view
    • AdvisoryStickers on windscreen but not affecting drivers view

  10. Fail249,312 miles (+11,213)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,312 miles
    Test number
    501355880085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 65 16 c (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers restricting testers view
    • AdvisoryStickers on windscreen but not affecting drivers view

  11. Pass238,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    238,099 miles
    Test number
    766497815883
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing

  12. Fail238,099 miles (+14,687)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,099 miles
    Test number
    326709667947
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing

  13. Pass223,412 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    223,412 miles
    Test number
    935631787278
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail223,412 miles (+12,419)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,412 miles
    Test number
    629394455771
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass210,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    210,993 miles
    Test number
    297093705909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting and close to exposing cord/ply

  16. Fail210,989 miles (+8,892)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,989 miles
    Test number
    652076156914
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing retaining spring missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting and close to exposing cord/ply

  17. Pass202,097 miles (+152)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    202,097 miles
    Test number
    675476375152
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount not connected

  18. Fail201,945 miles (+27,072)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,945 miles
    Test number
    119289165161
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount not connected

  19. Pass174,873 miles (+30,604)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    174,873 miles
    Test number
    228028864178
    • NoteNearside outer cv boot leaking slightly
    • NoteScreen cracked - not directly affecting drivers field of vision

  20. Pass144,269 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    144,269 miles
    Test number
    538631273141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail144,012 miles (+21,776)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,012 miles
    Test number
    555579163163
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass122,236 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    988290672179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail121,918 miles (+24,071)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    958616262108
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

  24. Pass97,847 miles (+31,795)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,847 miles
    Test number
    818355771151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    172034560433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,052 miles (+23,724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    760104860086
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass42,328 miles (+15,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,328 miles
    Test number
    111103739422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail26,842 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,842 miles
    Test number
    283460247330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass26,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,842 miles
    Test number
    303120447305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC54 NLD

Does LC54 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC54 NLD is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC54 NLD?
The MOT on LC54 NLD is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC54 NLD done?
LC54 NLD was recorded at 297,422 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 14,555 miles a year.
Has LC54 NLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 NLD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LC54 NLD 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 LC54 NLD find?
LC54 NLD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear runs; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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