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Volkswagen Crafter

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

LD53 ONSMOT history

LD53 ONS is a black diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LD53 ONS black Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,705 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ONS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ONS was last recorded at 99,705 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,281 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
424 miles
Average per year
6,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,705 miles
  • 2025 – 99,281 miles
  • 2024 – 99,203 miles
  • 2023 – 98,182 miles
  • 2022 – 90,017 miles
  • 2021 – 82,084 miles
  • 2020 – 70,044 miles
  • 2019 – 57,189 miles
  • 2018 – 47,164 miles
  • 2017 – 39,373 miles
  • 2016 – 32,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,705 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF - OSF (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,705 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    666872140134
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF - OSF (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,705 miles (+424)1 repaired4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    204894380554
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF - OSF (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,281 miles (+7)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    809237351323
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Chip on the Windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail99,274 miles (+71)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,274 miles
    Test number
    196237345905
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail99,203 miles (+1,021)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,203 miles
    Test number
    859383037817
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryOil leak from diff

  6. Pass98,182 miles (+8,165)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,182 miles
    Test number
    557517892946
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    646146982587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,017 miles (+7,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    492890465652
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass82,084 miles (+12,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    658969683493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass70,044 miles (+3,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    594173469080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail67,044 miles (+9,855)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    998167446372
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on the dash

  12. Pass57,189 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    403092597757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock shaft slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock shaft slightly worn

  13. Fail57,189 miles (+10,025)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    720842776979
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock shaft slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock shaft slightly worn

  14. Pass47,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,164 miles
    Test number
    903818931110
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail47,164 miles (+7,791)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,164 miles
    Test number
    599757859381
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,373 miles (+7,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    102008983739
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,126 miles
    Test number
    889409874454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ONS

Does LD53 ONS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ONS is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ONS?
The MOT on LD53 ONS is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ONS done?
LD53 ONS was recorded at 99,705 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,554 miles a year.
Has LD53 ONS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ONS has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 ONS 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 ONS find?
LD53 ONS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 5 more.

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