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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LK54 TVZMOT history

LK54 TVZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

LK54 TVZ silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
172,203 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 TVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 TVZ was last recorded at 172,203 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 1,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,313 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,890 miles
Average per year
5,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,203 miles
  • 2024 – 170,313 miles
  • 2023 – 168,119 miles
  • 2022 – 163,005 miles
  • 2021 – 161,552 miles
  • 2019 – 149,968 miles
  • 2018 – 146,610 miles
  • 2017 – 144,356 miles
  • 2016 – 129,504 miles
  • 2014 – 124,063 miles
  • 2013 – 117,277 miles
  • 2011 – 87,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAll four coil springs have corrosion

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.

  • Exhaust boxes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,203 miles (+1,890)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    172,203 miles
    Test number
    518523171728
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs have corrosion

  2. Pass170,313 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,313 miles
    Test number
    331987053832
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Fail170,313 miles (+2,194)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,313 miles
    Test number
    940580781688
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass168,119 miles (+5,114)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    168,119 miles
    Test number
    560460793358
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,005 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,005 miles
    Test number
    399793068831
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded

  6. Fail163,004 miles (+1,452)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,004 miles
    Test number
    845714206702
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded

  7. Pass161,552 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,552 miles
    Test number
    418636301248
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded

  8. Fail161,552 miles (+11,584)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,552 miles
    Test number
    557142824794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded middle and back

  9. Pass149,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,968 miles
    Test number
    326799088211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,968 miles (+3,358)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,968 miles
    Test number
    771182559366
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s side step insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour showing a blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass146,610 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,610 miles
    Test number
    666796617554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail146,609 miles (+2,253)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,609 miles
    Test number
    691776338927
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass144,356 miles (+14,852)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,356 miles
    Test number
    168533796255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,504 miles (+5,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    129,504 miles
    Test number
    540395538653
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass124,063 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,063 miles
    Test number
    418317994020
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail124,056 miles (+6,779)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,056 miles
    Test number
    779907994074
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass117,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,277 miles
    Test number
    417036383030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail117,277 miles (+29,395)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,277 miles
    Test number
    838006083093
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass87,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,882 miles
    Test number
    295768101106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 TVZ

Does LK54 TVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 TVZ expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 TVZ?
The MOT on LK54 TVZ expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 TVZ done?
LK54 TVZ was recorded at 172,203 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 5,901 miles a year.
Has LK54 TVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 TVZ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LK54 TVZ 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 LK54 TVZ find?
LK54 TVZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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