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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LD53 OGRMOT history

LD53 OGR is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 194,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LD53 OGR red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
194,703 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 OGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 OGR was last recorded at 194,703 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 11,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,509 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,194 miles
Average per year
8,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,703 miles
  • 2025 – 183,509 miles
  • 2024 – 172,487 miles
  • 2023 – 159,616 miles
  • 2021 – 150,436 miles
  • 2020 – 140,000 miles
  • 2019 – 125,625 miles
  • 2018 – 115,940 miles
  • 2017 – 104,911 miles
  • 2016 – 90,346 miles
  • 2015 – 79,116 miles
  • 2014 – 71,893 miles
  • 2013 – 63,016 miles
  • 2012 – 56,340 miles
  • 2010 – 50,036 miles
  • 2009 – 41,113 miles
  • 2007 – 37,460 miles
  • 2006 – 29,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(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.

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    194,703 miles
    Test number
    378664399348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail194,693 miles (+11,184)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,693 miles
    Test number
    410020826931
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass183,509 miles (+96)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    183,509 miles
    Test number
    129961356987
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail183,413 miles (+10,926)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,413 miles
    Test number
    878053203907
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass172,487 miles (+12,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    172,487 miles
    Test number
    399268008232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  6. Pass159,616 miles (+9,180)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,616 miles
    Test number
    288579849714
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,436 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,436 miles
    Test number
    729156321774
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  8. Fail150,427 miles (+10,427)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,427 miles
    Test number
    106630417378
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-70-15c (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  9. Pass140,000 miles (+14,375)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,000 miles
    Test number
    501582403617
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 195-70-15c (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  10. Pass125,625 miles (+9,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,625 miles
    Test number
    485241381907
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass115,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,940 miles
    Test number
    537932403275
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen in zone a less than 10mm

  12. Fail115,932 miles (+11,021)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,932 miles
    Test number
    783674864348
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides have slight cracking to hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen in zone a less than 10mm

  13. Pass104,911 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    755576863455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail104,904 miles (+14,558)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,904 miles
    Test number
    214675853492
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking at comp (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure at comp (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass90,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,346 miles
    Test number
    264284758428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,339 miles (+11,223)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    835653122850
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15C (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has chunks taken out of sidewall but no cords showing 195/70/15C
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewalls

  17. Pass79,116 miles (+7,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    788697635045
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,893 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    795771844091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail71,891 miles (+8,875)3 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    139738634488
    • DangerousNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,016 miles (+6,676)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    917228933048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass56,340 miles (+6,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,340 miles
    Test number
    175907532070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass50,036 miles (+3,705)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,036 miles
    Test number
    611230640388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePassenger door mirror glass broken

  23. Pass46,331 miles (+5,218)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,331 miles
    Test number
    774915860096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked both front tyres worn on inside edge and n/s rear tyre 3worn on outside edge

  24. Pass41,113 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,113 miles
    Test number
    322561059049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,460 miles (+8,331)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,460 miles
    Test number
    882863397282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,129 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,129 miles
    Test number
    854923076279
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked

Questions about LD53 OGR

Does LD53 OGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 OGR is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 OGR?
The MOT on LD53 OGR is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 OGR done?
LD53 OGR was recorded at 194,703 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 8,464 miles a year.
Has LD53 OGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 OGR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 OGR 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 OGR find?
LD53 OGR passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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