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Volkswagen Transporter

Red and Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LM54 FWFMOT history

LM54 FWF is a red and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 162,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LM54 FWF red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
162,616 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FWF was last recorded at 162,616 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,662 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
6,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,616 miles
  • 2025 – 161,662 miles
  • 2024 – 159,952 miles
  • 2023 – 158,609 miles
  • 2021 – 156,655 miles
  • 2020 – 156,026 miles
  • 2019 – 153,660 miles
  • 2018 – 147,126 miles
  • 2017 – 142,275 miles
  • 2016 – 135,917 miles
  • 2015 – 128,398 miles
  • 2014 – 118,296 miles
  • 2013 – 111,126 miles
  • 2012 – 104,861 miles
  • 2011 – 93,575 miles
  • 2010 – 83,130 miles
  • 2009 – 76,291 miles
  • 2008 – 63,813 miles
  • 2007 – 52,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,616 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,616 miles (+954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,616 miles
    Test number
    145864815408
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass161,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,662 miles
    Test number
    835363232360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail161,662 miles (+1,710)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,662 miles
    Test number
    282419431442
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass159,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    159,952 miles
    Test number
    927899572851
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail159,952 miles (+1,343)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,952 miles
    Test number
    587074092787
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass158,609 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,609 miles
    Test number
    755079938485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,655 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,655 miles
    Test number
    469247219260
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Fail156,655 miles (+629)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,655 miles
    Test number
    491803035964
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass156,026 miles (+2,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,026 miles
    Test number
    501356407722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass153,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,660 miles
    Test number
    212272960917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,660 miles (+6,534)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,660 miles
    Test number
    267892399908
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass147,126 miles (+4,851)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,126 miles
    Test number
    520927126835
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass142,275 miles (+6,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,275 miles
    Test number
    452020376469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass135,917 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,917 miles
    Test number
    339634472355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,916 miles (+7,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,916 miles
    Test number
    582836899529
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle insecure (2.3.2)

  16. Pass128,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,398 miles
    Test number
    961293960276
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty but not leaking

  17. Fail128,396 miles (+10,100)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,396 miles
    Test number
    802898568169
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty but not leaking

  18. Pass118,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,296 miles
    Test number
    886533084221
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Fail118,296 miles (+7,170)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,296 miles
    Test number
    615012084294
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass111,126 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,126 miles
    Test number
    226189763284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    104,861 miles
    Test number
    489796182284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,861 miles (+11,286)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,861 miles
    Test number
    669096182209
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass93,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,575 miles
    Test number
    489367781292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,575 miles (+10,445)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,575 miles
    Test number
    729907481272
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  25. Pass83,130 miles (+6,839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,130 miles
    Test number
    720518280245
    • NoteSlight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall.

  26. Pass76,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    76,291 miles
    Test number
    774522549346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,291 miles (+12,478)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,291 miles
    Test number
    122711549305
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  28. Pass63,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    103039138387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail63,813 miles (+11,288)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    521909938334
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Fail52,525 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    560178857379
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  31. Pass52,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    952128657322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 FWF

Does LM54 FWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FWF is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FWF?
The MOT on LM54 FWF is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 FWF done?
LM54 FWF was recorded at 162,616 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 6,001 miles a year.
Has LM54 FWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FWF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 FWF 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 LM54 FWF find?
LM54 FWF passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust corroded.

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