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Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

LK54 LRLMOT history

LK54 LRL is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 1 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LK54 LRL grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,210 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 LRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 LRL was last recorded at 174,210 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 6,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2013: 6,990 miles, lower than 79,882 miles on 10 Nov 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
167,881 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,329 miles
Average per year
7,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,210 miles
  • 2025 – 167,881 miles
  • 2024 – 162,185 miles
  • 2023 – 158,084 miles
  • 2022 – 151,176 miles
  • 2021 – 148,548 miles
  • 2020 – 143,544 miles
  • 2019 – 140,020 miles
  • 2017 – 136,834 miles
  • 2016 – 124,996 miles
  • 2015 – 111,341 miles
  • 2014 – 102,235 miles
  • 2013 – 6,990 miles
  • 2012 – 79,882 miles
  • 2011 – 70,530 miles
  • 2010 – 62,521 miles
  • 2009 – 53,589 miles
  • 2008 – 43,987 miles
  • 2007 – 34,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,210 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,210 miles (+6,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,210 miles
    Test number
    311023981572
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass167,881 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,881 miles
    Test number
    736200178189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,185 miles
    Test number
    250102059608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,185 miles (+4,101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,185 miles
    Test number
    731070168926
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass158,084 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,084 miles
    Test number
    713277594492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,077 miles (+6,901)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,077 miles
    Test number
    183895674029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,176 miles
    Test number
    250309246924
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust in poor condition

  8. Fail151,174 miles (+2,626)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,174 miles
    Test number
    828523518583
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust in poor condition

  9. Pass148,548 miles (+5,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,548 miles
    Test number
    564867171991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass143,544 miles (+3,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,544 miles
    Test number
    801321758386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass140,020 miles (+3,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,020 miles
    Test number
    474589951509
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

  12. Pass136,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,834 miles
    Test number
    458578938850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail136,834 miles (+11,838)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,834 miles
    Test number
    400372795081
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass124,996 miles (+13,655)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,996 miles
    Test number
    299011677202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,341 miles
    Test number
    234744039538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,341 miles (+9,106)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,341 miles
    Test number
    449869011699
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass102,235 miles (+13,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,235 miles
    Test number
    426538154309
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass88,511 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    135514504031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail88,511 miles (+81,521)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    427544604024
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass6,990 miles (-72,892)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    6,990 miles
    Test number
    288472843163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,882 miles (+9,352)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,882 miles
    Test number
    499615312440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,530 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,530 miles
    Test number
    368951711397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,521 miles (+8,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,521 miles
    Test number
    990279900337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass53,589 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    842753319314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,987 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,987 miles
    Test number
    122222518362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,843 miles
    Test number
    924413917330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 LRL

Does LK54 LRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 LRL is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 LRL?
The MOT on LK54 LRL is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 LRL done?
LK54 LRL was recorded at 174,210 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
Has LK54 LRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 LRL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LK54 LRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK54 LRL find?
LK54 LRL passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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