Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LE53 DENMOT history
LE53 DEN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 185,032 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 185,032 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE53 DEN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE53 DEN was last recorded at 185,032 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 184,312 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 720 miles
- Average per year
- 3,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,032 miles
- 2025 – 184,312 miles
- 2024 – 182,756 miles
- 2023 – 180,383 miles
- 2022 – 176,989 miles
- 2021 – 174,431 miles
- 2020 – 172,864 miles
- 2019 – 169,487 miles
- 2018 – 161,443 miles
- 2017 – 148,679 miles
- 2016 – 147,041 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,032 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 9 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,032 miles (+720)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 185,032 miles
- Test number
- 586846753466
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass184,312 miles (+1,556)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 184,312 miles
- Test number
- 944956420975
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass182,756 miles (+2,373)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 182,756 miles
- Test number
- 266367616724
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass180,383 miles (+3,394)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2024
- Odometer
- 180,383 miles
- Test number
- 923184407158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass176,989 miles (+2,558)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 176,989 miles
- Test number
- 607073162363
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,431 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 174,431 miles
- Test number
- 808835663441
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail174,430 miles (+1,566)9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,430 miles
- Test number
- 138185964465
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,864 miles (+3,377)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 172,864 miles
- Test number
- 719162158099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,487 miles (+8,044)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 169,487 miles
- Test number
- 106287746070
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,443 miles (+12,764)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 161,443 miles
- Test number
- 206560342565
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryChild seats in rear insecure
Pass148,679 miles (+1,638)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 148,679 miles
- Test number
- 595165922426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,041 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 147,041 miles
- Test number
- 133916780118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,975 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,975 miles
- Test number
- 720627890175
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush dbush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LE53 DEN
- Does LE53 DEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 DEN is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE53 DEN?
- The MOT on LE53 DEN is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE53 DEN done?
- LE53 DEN was recorded at 185,032 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,666 miles a year.
- Has LE53 DEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE53 DEN has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on LE53 DEN 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 LE53 DEN find?
- LE53 DEN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 8 more.
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