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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,900 cc

LE53 KYAMOT history

LE53 KYA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 246,676 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LE53 KYA white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
246,676 km
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,221 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 KYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 KYA was last recorded at 246,676 km on 13 Feb 2026, 5 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,671 km · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 km
Average per year
5,221 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,676 km
  • 2025 – 245,184 km
  • 2024 – 236,691 km
  • 2023 – 231,044 km
  • 2022 – 231,021 km
  • 2021 – 229,286 km
  • 2020 – 224,655 km
  • 2019 – 220,739 km
  • 2018 – 215,056 km
  • 2017 – 202,605 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,676 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine mounts worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,676 km (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    246,676 km
    Test number
    272443540247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail246,671 km (+1,487)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,671 km
    Test number
    854519673400
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp aim weak beam pattern

  3. Pass245,184 km (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    245,184 km
    Test number
    149633944924
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail245,179 km (+8,488)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,179 km
    Test number
    430095658846
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass236,691 km (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    236,691 km
    Test number
    298211667875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass231,044 km (+23)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    231,044 km
    Test number
    203028255928
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front upper suspension top mount bearing seized

  7. Fail231,021 km (+1,735)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,021 km
    Test number
    230316226113
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side sill excessively corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water in lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryABS wire damaged nearside front
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bearing seized
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on dash (pads ok)

  8. Pass229,286 km (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    229,286 km
    Test number
    100197035352
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp full of water
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack inner joint has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front lower ball joint

  9. Fail229,285 km (+4,630)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,285 km
    Test number
    829687577179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp full of water
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack inner joint has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front lower ball joint

  10. Pass224,655 km (+3,916)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    224,655 km
    Test number
    876171632164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on dash n/s/f sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside side sill badly corroded

  11. Pass220,739 km (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    220,739 km
    Test number
    810972477788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside the whole sill is badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light stays on all the time
    • AdvisoryOffside tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on dash as N/S/F sensor broken

  12. Fail220,737 km (+5,681)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,737 km
    Test number
    240166337846
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside the whole sill is badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light stays on all the time
    • AdvisoryOffside tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on dash as N/S/F sensor broken

  13. Pass215,056 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    215,056 km
    Test number
    363109410375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers rusty shedding outer skin

  14. Fail215,056 km (+12,451)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,056 km
    Test number
    733644380684
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged parking brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers rusty shedding outer skin

  15. Pass202,605 km (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    202,605 km
    Test number
    424740723153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail202,604 km5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,604 km
    Test number
    743325182184
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster appears to be detached (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LE53 KYA

Does LE53 KYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 KYA is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 KYA?
The MOT on LE53 KYA is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 KYA done?
LE53 KYA was recorded at 246,676 km at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,221 km a year.
Has LE53 KYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 KYA has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LE53 KYA 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 KYA find?
LE53 KYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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