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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 OGWMOT history

LD53 OGW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 283,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LD53 OGW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
283,508 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 OGW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 OGW was last recorded at 283,508 miles on 26 May 2026, 300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
283,208 miles · 28 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
300 miles
Average per year
11,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 283,508 miles
  • 2023 – 283,208 miles
  • 2022 – 282,867 miles
  • 2021 – 282,557 miles
  • 2019 – 282,041 miles
  • 2018 – 277,910 miles
  • 2017 – 266,186 miles
  • 2016 – 252,418 miles
  • 2015 – 231,533 miles
  • 2014 – 218,231 miles
  • 2013 – 201,908 miles
  • 2012 – 185,945 miles
  • 2011 – 175,571 miles
  • 2010 – 159,128 miles
  • 2009 – 133,723 miles
  • 2008 – 110,521 miles
  • 2007 – 83,216 miles
  • 2006 – 49,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,508 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Outer sill corroded from front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass283,508 miles (+300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    283,508 miles
    Test number
    821516885899
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass283,208 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    283,208 miles
    Test number
    820228565426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass282,867 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    282,867 miles
    Test number
    946174615094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass282,557 miles (+516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    282,557 miles
    Test number
    463133914248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension components painted
  5. Pass282,041 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    282,041 miles
    Test number
    221440720233
    • 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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  6. Fail282,041 miles (+4,131)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,041 miles
    Test number
    288734294023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  7. Pass277,910 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    277,910 miles
    Test number
    820119728668
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded from front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel pump has slight seepage / damp
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount slightly deteriorated
  8. Fail277,904 miles (+11,718)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,904 miles
    Test number
    101862971663
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded from front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel pump has slight seepage / damp
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount slightly deteriorated
  9. Pass266,186 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    266,186 miles
    Test number
    916719542129
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded but greased
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight cuts in offside rear tyre tread (no cords showing)
  10. Fail266,181 miles (+13,763)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,181 miles
    Test number
    904062511233
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded but greased
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight cuts in offside rear tyre tread (no cords showing)
  11. Pass252,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    252,418 miles
    Test number
    832736193620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail252,417 miles (+20,884)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,417 miles
    Test number
    864529619695
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass231,533 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    231,533 miles
    Test number
    165167522818
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail231,490 miles (+13,259)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,490 miles
    Test number
    730156933979
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass218,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    218,231 miles
    Test number
    439007864221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Fail218,231 miles (+16,323)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,231 miles
    Test number
    689117664268
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass201,908 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    201,908 miles
    Test number
    158423353284
    • NoteExhaust outer skin corroded
  18. Fail201,908 miles (+15,963)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,908 miles
    Test number
    598373153217
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteExhaust outer skin corroded
  19. Pass185,945 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    185,945 miles
    Test number
    276235852293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorating
  20. Fail185,945 miles (+10,374)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,945 miles
    Test number
    466145852203
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorating
  21. Pass175,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    175,571 miles
    Test number
    307086151292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail175,571 miles (+16,443)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,571 miles
    Test number
    349366251230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass159,128 miles (+25,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    159,128 miles
    Test number
    703671600396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  24. Pass133,723 miles (+162)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    133,723 miles
    Test number
    902297509379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear side mirror cover slightly loose
  25. Fail133,561 miles (+23,040)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,561 miles
    Test number
    214512709326
    • DangerousFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass110,521 miles (+27,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    110,521 miles
    Test number
    753610718358
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded
  27. Pass83,216 miles (+33,261)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    153313707370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,955 miles
    Test number
    360159966201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 OGW

Does LD53 OGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 OGW is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 OGW?
The MOT on LD53 OGW is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 OGW done?
LD53 OGW was recorded at 283,508 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 11,878 miles a year.
Has LD53 OGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 OGW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LD53 OGW 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 OGW find?
LD53 OGW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both.

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