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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

LC54 NLLMOT history

LC54 NLL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

LC54 NLL black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
162,137 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 NLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 NLL was last recorded at 162,137 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,056 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
8,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,137 miles
  • 2024 – 152,504 miles
  • 2023 – 145,313 miles
  • 2022 – 132,525 miles
  • 2021 – 132,525 miles
  • 2020 – 121,730 miles
  • 2019 – 112,413 miles
  • 2018 – 102,006 miles
  • 2017 – 91,049 miles
  • 2016 – 82,396 miles
  • 2015 – 72,403 miles
  • 2013 – 64,326 miles
  • 2012 – 60,670 miles
  • 2011 – 53,466 miles
  • 2010 – 46,789 miles
  • 2009 – 36,146 miles
  • 2007 – 21,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,137 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,137 miles (+81)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,137 miles
    Test number
    374548136612
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail162,056 miles (+9,552)2 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,056 miles
    Test number
    345617873350
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass152,504 miles (+7,191)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,504 miles
    Test number
    916851906450
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass145,313 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,313 miles
    Test number
    186826089675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,190 miles (+12,665)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,190 miles
    Test number
    821679296080
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass132,525 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,525 miles
    Test number
    564411152803
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail132,525 miles (+10,795)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,525 miles
    Test number
    730427714847
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering arm play (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,730 miles (+9,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    441593705541
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,413 miles (+204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,413 miles
    Test number
    151538028155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded and down to first skin

  10. Fail112,209 miles (+10,203)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,209 miles
    Test number
    359191973894
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded and down to first skin

  11. Pass102,006 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,006 miles
    Test number
    307985909527
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  12. Fail102,006 miles (+10,957)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,006 miles
    Test number
    722178282654
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted off side corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  13. Pass91,049 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    150566086982
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteiorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet on ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shock absorber cases corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail91,049 miles (+8,653)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    473696026100
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteiorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet on ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shock absorber cases corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass82,396 miles (+38)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    935569799011
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Fail82,358 miles (+9,955)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,358 miles
    Test number
    762556616440
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass72,403 miles (+15)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,403 miles
    Test number
    258395575467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

  18. Fail72,388 miles (+8,062)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,388 miles
    Test number
    869949765119
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

  19. Pass64,326 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,326 miles
    Test number
    839798513229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,293 miles (+3,623)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,293 miles
    Test number
    266715903292
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  21. Pass60,670 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    498033842296
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight damage to near side front tyre side wall outer
    • NoteSlight damage to off side front tyreside wall inner and outer

  22. Fail60,670 miles (+7,204)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    687872842277
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight damage to near side front tyre side wall outer
    • NoteSlight damage to off side front tyreside wall inner and outer

  23. Pass53,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,466 miles
    Test number
    579603371113
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail53,466 miles (+6,677)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,466 miles
    Test number
    329788661163
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass46,789 miles (+10,643)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,789 miles
    Test number
    111814370116
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight damage to both rear tyres on side walls

  26. Pass36,146 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,146 miles
    Test number
    284570679107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFull length undertrays fitted

  27. Fail36,146 miles (+14,902)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,146 miles
    Test number
    534840179139
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFull length undertrays fitted

  28. Pass21,244 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,244 miles
    Test number
    312591557365
    • NoteSlight damage to near side front tyre side wall and rotation wrongway on near side front and off side rear tyres

Questions about LC54 NLL

Does LC54 NLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC54 NLL expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC54 NLL?
The MOT on LC54 NLL expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC54 NLL done?
LC54 NLL was recorded at 162,137 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 8,017 miles a year.
Has LC54 NLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 NLL has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC54 NLL 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 NLL find?
LC54 NLL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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