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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LE04 FBYMOT history

LE04 FBY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

LE04 FBY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
130,640 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 FBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 FBY was last recorded at 130,640 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Aug 2012: 89,146 miles, lower than 199,117 miles on 2 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,636 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,640 miles
  • 2023 – 128,364 miles
  • 2022 – 126,155 miles
  • 2021 – 123,563 miles
  • 2020 – 120,308 miles
  • 2019 – 116,757 miles
  • 2018 – 113,881 miles
  • 2017 – 110,139 miles
  • 2016 – 106,308 miles
  • 2015 – 102,128 miles
  • 2014 – 98,132 miles
  • 2013 – 94,298 miles
  • 2012 – 89,146 miles
  • 2011 – 167,810 miles
  • 2010 – 142,631 miles
  • 2009 – 118,616 miles
  • 2008 – 100,511 miles
  • 2007 – 77,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,640 miles
  • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened SHOCKER TOP MOUNT NOISY (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened SHOCKER TOP MOUNT/BEARING NOISY (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Central Front seat belt buckle cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,640 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    674972155907
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened SHOCKER TOP MOUNT NOISY (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened SHOCKER TOP MOUNT/BEARING NOISY (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,636 miles (+2,272)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,636 miles
    Test number
    735448638729
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened SHOCKER TOP MOUNT NOISY (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened SHOCKER TOP MOUNT/BEARING NOISY (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,364 miles (+2,209)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,364 miles
    Test number
    840030910162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts dry

  4. Pass126,155 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,155 miles
    Test number
    722996974733
    • AdvisoryCentral Front seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,155 miles (+2,592)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,155 miles
    Test number
    167146101054
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,563 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,563 miles
    Test number
    867577524171
    • AdvisoryExhaust casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,560 miles (+3,252)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,560 miles
    Test number
    230936135035
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,308 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,308 miles
    Test number
    924781286377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail120,254 miles (+3,497)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,254 miles
    Test number
    487858392183
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass116,757 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,757 miles
    Test number
    575935981534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,660 miles (+2,779)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,660 miles
    Test number
    608480506175
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,881 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,881 miles
    Test number
    878774195743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,139 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,139 miles
    Test number
    458948677053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,126 miles (+3,818)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,126 miles
    Test number
    406371541384
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass106,308 miles (+4,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    623102920113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,128 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,128 miles
    Test number
    993902585310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,132 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,132 miles
    Test number
    947407244272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,298 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,298 miles
    Test number
    229029343275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,277 miles (+5,131)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    937136243275
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass89,146 miles (-109,971)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    756809112243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteNsr brake has a scrapping noise when jacked up and rotated.

  21. Pass199,117 miles (+1)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    199,117 miles
    Test number
    779644282120
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pads warning light staying on
    • NoteFront brakes 20% imbalance
    • NoteRear brakes 48% imbalance
    • NoteWarning light for doors staying on

  22. Fail199,116 miles (+31,306)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,116 miles
    Test number
    375211382183
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pads warning light staying on
    • NoteWarning light for doors staying on

  23. Pass167,810 miles (+25,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    167,810 miles
    Test number
    258489971456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass142,631 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    142,631 miles
    Test number
    733890290102
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  25. Fail142,631 miles (+24,015)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,631 miles
    Test number
    654007080109
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  26. Pass118,616 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    118,616 miles
    Test number
    754107379155
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail118,469 miles (+17,958)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,469 miles
    Test number
    681005679198
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass100,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,511 miles
    Test number
    120248878183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail100,511 miles (+22,827)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,511 miles
    Test number
    321308678192
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  30. Pass77,684 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    950303587150
    • NoteOff side mirror cracked

Questions about LE04 FBY

Does LE04 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 FBY expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 FBY?
The MOT on LE04 FBY expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 FBY done?
LE04 FBY was recorded at 130,640 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 3,048 miles a year.
Has LE04 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 FBY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 FBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE04 FBY find?
LE04 FBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust system corroded; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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