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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL53 LJCMOT history

LL53 LJC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 214,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LL53 LJC blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
214,836 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 LJC
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
12 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 LJC was last recorded at 214,836 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,820 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
9,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,836 miles
  • 2024 – 202,925 miles
  • 2023 – 193,110 miles
  • 2022 – 185,047 miles
  • 2021 – 177,299 miles
  • 2020 – 172,971 miles
  • 2019 – 166,030 miles
  • 2018 – 158,345 miles
  • 2017 – 150,897 miles
  • 2016 – 143,330 miles
  • 2015 – 135,396 miles
  • 2014 – 126,656 miles
  • 2013 – 117,067 miles
  • 2012 – 109,761 miles
  • 2011 – 93,630 miles
  • 2010 – 76,659 miles
  • 2009 – 64,287 miles
  • 2008 – 51,887 miles
  • 2007 – 41,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,836 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front head light aim slightly blurred but not affecting patten

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,836 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    214,836 miles
    Test number
    563248104241
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail214,820 miles (+11,895)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,820 miles
    Test number
    331198395369
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,925 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,925 miles
    Test number
    964931563163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront head light aim slightly blurred but not affecting patten
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail202,916 miles (+9,806)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,916 miles
    Test number
    935730572379
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront head light aim slightly blurred but not affecting patten
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass193,110 miles (+8,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    193,110 miles
    Test number
    794077625005
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass185,047 miles (+7,748)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,047 miles
    Test number
    722587742576
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass177,299 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    177,299 miles
    Test number
    318854513963
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail177,172 miles (+4,201)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,172 miles
    Test number
    825437295072
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass172,971 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,971 miles
    Test number
    370452232763
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail172,961 miles (+6,931)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,961 miles
    Test number
    554400278436
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass166,030 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,030 miles
    Test number
    284713224092
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail166,019 miles (+7,674)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,019 miles
    Test number
    227398129847
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass158,345 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,345 miles
    Test number
    939120285234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail158,344 miles (+7,447)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,344 miles
    Test number
    283211428144
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass150,897 miles (+7,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    150,897 miles
    Test number
    453872073045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass143,330 miles (+94)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    143,330 miles
    Test number
    761616793727
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail143,236 miles (+7,840)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,236 miles
    Test number
    912846293974
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass135,396 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,396 miles
    Test number
    683261331049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail135,227 miles (+8,571)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,227 miles
    Test number
    947179698466
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass126,656 miles (+9,589)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,656 miles
    Test number
    199010084279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,067 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,067 miles
    Test number
    168660473267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,946 miles (+7,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,946 miles
    Test number
    639153863206
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  23. Pass109,761 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,761 miles
    Test number
    998437072209
    • NoteExhaust back box is badly corroded!

  24. Fail109,751 miles (+16,121)4 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,751 miles
    Test number
    129050372234
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust back box is badly corroded!

  25. Pass93,630 miles (+16,971)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,630 miles
    Test number
    155402831236
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs are slightly worn!!

  26. Pass76,659 miles (+12,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,659 miles
    Test number
    354465920466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass64,287 miles (+12,400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    981548539268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,887 miles (+10,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    321022658153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass41,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,777 miles
    Test number
    162095147186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 LJC

Does LL53 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 LJC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 LJC?
The MOT on LL53 LJC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 LJC done?
LL53 LJC was recorded at 214,836 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 9,369 miles a year.
Has LL53 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 LJC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 LJC 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 LL53 LJC find?
LL53 LJC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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