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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

LD53 JYLMOT history

LD53 JYL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LD53 JYL grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,654 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 JYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 JYL was last recorded at 174,654 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,692 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,962 miles
Average per year
6,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,654 miles
  • 2025 – 169,692 miles
  • 2024 – 165,193 miles
  • 2023 – 161,131 miles
  • 2022 – 153,853 miles
  • 2021 – 148,538 miles
  • 2020 – 143,784 miles
  • 2019 – 135,923 miles
  • 2018 – 129,447 miles
  • 2017 – 122,260 miles
  • 2016 – 114,096 miles
  • 2015 – 106,733 miles
  • 2014 – 99,751 miles
  • 2013 – 96,925 miles
  • 2012 – 93,961 miles
  • 2011 – 91,079 miles
  • 2010 – 88,948 miles
  • 2009 – 75,247 miles
  • 2007 – 49,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,654 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension control arms corroded including coil springs and brake pipes both n/s and o/s

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • No warning lights on dash time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central sexhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,654 miles (+4,962)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,654 miles
    Test number
    804411234692
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension control arms corroded including coil springs and brake pipes both n/s and o/s

  2. Pass169,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,692 miles
    Test number
    482601793563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail169,692 miles (+4,499)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,692 miles
    Test number
    406794692546
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass165,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,193 miles
    Test number
    215254883206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail165,193 miles (+4,062)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,193 miles
    Test number
    138593217311
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,131 miles
    Test number
    348198491168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail161,131 miles (+7,278)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,131 miles
    Test number
    959518695904
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass153,853 miles (+5,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,853 miles
    Test number
    922432170950
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect

  9. Pass148,538 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,538 miles
    Test number
    621712027547
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral sexhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  10. Fail148,516 miles (+4,732)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,516 miles
    Test number
    276542443418
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral sexhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  11. Pass143,784 miles (+7,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,784 miles
    Test number
    750976231989
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damaged

  12. Pass135,923 miles (+6,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,923 miles
    Test number
    111264843772
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass129,447 miles (+7,187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,447 miles
    Test number
    871183911317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass122,260 miles (+8,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,260 miles
    Test number
    930926255128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass114,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,096 miles
    Test number
    630534398740
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated

  16. Fail114,077 miles (+7,344)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,077 miles
    Test number
    205775509057
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass106,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,733 miles
    Test number
    199851045400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,723 miles (+6,972)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,723 miles
    Test number
    969471545044
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass99,751 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,751 miles
    Test number
    275666744030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    117336743078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,925 miles (+2,964)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    939666843024
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Fail93,961 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,961 miles
    Test number
    465045942089
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass93,961 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,961 miles
    Test number
    935915242080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,079 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,079 miles
    Test number
    748912041055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,948 miles (+13,701)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,948 miles
    Test number
    150852540426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,247 miles (+25,497)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,247 miles
    Test number
    781033839000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,750 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,750 miles
    Test number
    570212617366
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Questions about LD53 JYL

Does LD53 JYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 JYL is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 JYL?
The MOT on LD53 JYL is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 JYL done?
LD53 JYL was recorded at 174,654 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,834 miles a year.
Has LD53 JYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 JYL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 JYL 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 LD53 JYL find?
LD53 JYL passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear suspension control arms corroded including coil springs and brake pipes both n/s and o/s.

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