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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

LL53 LJEMOT history

LL53 LJE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 191,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LL53 LJE silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
191,249 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
9,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 LJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 LJE was last recorded at 191,249 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,974 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
9,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,249 miles
  • 2024 – 179,655 miles
  • 2023 – 173,245 miles
  • 2022 – 168,018 miles
  • 2021 – 167,513 miles
  • 2020 – 165,895 miles
  • 2019 – 156,710 miles
  • 2018 – 145,293 miles
  • 2017 – 139,850 miles
  • 2016 – 127,627 miles
  • 2015 – 114,070 miles
  • 2014 – 103,898 miles
  • 2013 – 92,311 miles
  • 2012 – 79,763 miles
  • 2011 – 70,367 miles
  • 2010 – 57,654 miles
  • 2009 – 44,535 miles
  • 2008 – 31,097 miles
  • 2007 – 16,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,249 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside mirror casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass191,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    191,249 miles
    Test number
    526531768548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail191,249 miles (+275)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,249 miles
    Test number
    458583995400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail190,974 miles (+11,319)1 dangerous7 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,974 miles
    Test number
    205317994820
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil level very low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on, pads ok
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers damaged

  4. Pass179,655 miles (+6,410)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,655 miles
    Test number
    635433969356
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,245 miles (+224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,245 miles
    Test number
    945740489116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail173,021 miles (+5,003)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,021 miles
    Test number
    453732037394
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,018 miles (+505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,018 miles
    Test number
    927491788528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass167,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,513 miles
    Test number
    800546823451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail167,511 miles (+1,616)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,511 miles
    Test number
    223162087791
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass165,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,895 miles
    Test number
    500083368922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail165,883 miles (+9,173)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,883 miles
    Test number
    733497581133
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass156,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,710 miles
    Test number
    984023025746
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit

  13. Fail156,710 miles (+11,417)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,710 miles
    Test number
    159714880108
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit

  14. Pass145,293 miles (+5,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,293 miles
    Test number
    476392101612
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads half worn
    • AdvisoryFront, rear lower wishbone bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joints

  15. Pass139,850 miles (+12,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,850 miles
    Test number
    302675252637
    • AdvisoryNsr seat belt stalk casing missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  16. Pass127,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,627 miles
    Test number
    502112490613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear passenger seatbelt buckle outer casing missing/incomplete
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Fail127,622 miles (+13,552)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,622 miles
    Test number
    413265371956
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear passenger seatbelt buckle outer casing missing/incomplete
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  18. Pass114,070 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    588178905221
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r seatbelt buckle cover missing
    • NoteO/s mirror housing cover insecure

  19. Fail114,053 miles (+10,155)2 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,053 miles
    Test number
    396248305457
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r seatbelt buckle cover missing
    • NoteO/s mirror housing cover insecure

  20. Pass103,898 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,898 miles
    Test number
    425805704210
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

  21. Fail103,897 miles (+11,586)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,897 miles
    Test number
    626223904253
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

  22. Pass92,311 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,311 miles
    Test number
    135777513216
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

  23. Fail92,311 miles (+12,548)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,311 miles
    Test number
    528067813255
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

  24. Fail79,763 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,763 miles
    Test number
    167226712219
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

  25. Pass79,763 miles (+9,396)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,763 miles
    Test number
    397696412210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,367 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    238987911251
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

  27. Pass70,367 miles (+12,713)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    828507911274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,654 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    231857810292
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteREAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

  29. Pass57,654 miles (+13,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    900087910220
    • NoteREAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

  30. Pass44,535 miles (+13,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,535 miles
    Test number
    942025929268
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

  31. Pass31,097 miles (+14,100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,097 miles
    Test number
    883461828220
    • NoteSEATBELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING ON CENTRE REAR BELT STALK

  32. Pass16,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,997 miles
    Test number
    343602627403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail16,997 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,997 miles
    Test number
    734031727237
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCover for nearside rear seat belt stalk missing

Questions about LL53 LJE

Does LL53 LJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 LJE is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 LJE?
The MOT on LL53 LJE is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 LJE done?
LL53 LJE was recorded at 191,249 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 9,498 miles a year.
Has LL53 LJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 LJE has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 LJE 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 LJE find?
LL53 LJE passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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