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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 OHHMOT history

LD53 OHH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 187,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LD53 OHH grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
187,855 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 OHH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 OHH was last recorded at 187,855 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,593 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,262 miles
Average per year
7,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,855 miles
  • 2025 – 186,593 miles
  • 2024 – 186,184 miles
  • 2022 – 178,426 miles
  • 2021 – 156,318 miles
  • 2019 – 121,270 miles
  • 2018 – 115,378 miles
  • 2017 – 101,217 miles
  • 2016 – 95,814 miles
  • 2015 – 90,911 miles
  • 2014 – 85,498 miles
  • 2012 – 76,375 miles
  • 2011 – 70,581 miles
  • 2010 – 65,032 miles
  • 2009 – 59,599 miles
  • 2008 – 53,849 miles
  • 2007 – 47,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,855 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryManufacturers under trays fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,855 miles (+1,262)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    187,855 miles
    Test number
    382171204639
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass186,593 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    186,593 miles
    Test number
    975824137536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail186,584 miles (+400)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,584 miles
    Test number
    169096961634
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,184 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    186,184 miles
    Test number
    566250388885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail186,182 miles (+7,756)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,182 miles
    Test number
    376237778877
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass178,426 miles (+22,108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,426 miles
    Test number
    676747641284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,318 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,318 miles
    Test number
    826239909446
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail156,318 miles (+18,828)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,318 miles
    Test number
    207359952534
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass137,490 miles (+16,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,490 miles
    Test number
    778498142666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,270 miles
    Test number
    635030968736
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail121,270 miles (+5,892)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,270 miles
    Test number
    266996172422
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass115,378 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,378 miles
    Test number
    856787402904
    • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail115,378 miles (+14,161)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,378 miles
    Test number
    934975875807
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes soft
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass101,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,217 miles
    Test number
    104862271557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail101,217 miles (+5,403)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,217 miles
    Test number
    259624011613
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass95,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,814 miles
    Test number
    685217245097
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail95,814 miles (+4,903)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,814 miles
    Test number
    376361939359
    • FailureFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass90,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,911 miles
    Test number
    246392885146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail90,911 miles (+5,413)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,911 miles
    Test number
    355711185152
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration 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)

  20. Pass85,498 miles (+9,123)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    566512884126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,375 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    469601872214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,372 miles (+5,791)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,372 miles
    Test number
    106510672255
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass70,581 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,581 miles
    Test number
    457946781173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,032 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,032 miles
    Test number
    373345670116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,599 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,599 miles
    Test number
    170463069169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,562 miles (+5,713)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,562 miles
    Test number
    661921369177
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass53,849 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,849 miles
    Test number
    104483188144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    264118877192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,710 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    453148377183
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LD53 OHH

Does LD53 OHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 OHH is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 OHH?
The MOT on LD53 OHH is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 OHH done?
LD53 OHH was recorded at 187,855 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,268 miles a year.
Has LD53 OHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 OHH has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 OHH 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 OHH find?
LD53 OHH passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "d" bushes, and 8 more.

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