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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM54 JVAMOT history

LM54 JVA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 239,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LM54 JVA white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
239,051 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 JVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 JVA was last recorded at 239,051 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 12,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2015: 170,158 miles, lower than 174,071 miles on 12 Aug 2014.

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
226,920 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,131 miles
Average per year
9,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,051 miles
  • 2025 – 226,920 miles
  • 2024 – 222,369 miles
  • 2023 – 217,716 miles
  • 2022 – 217,106 miles
  • 2020 – 215,058 miles
  • 2019 – 211,495 miles
  • 2018 – 205,402 miles
  • 2017 – 201,024 miles
  • 2016 – 185,492 miles
  • 2015 – 170,158 miles
  • 2014 – 174,071 miles
  • 2013 – 115,740 miles
  • 2012 – 96,205 miles
  • 2011 – 89,007 miles
  • 2010 – 81,569 miles
  • 2009 – 80,862 miles
  • 2008 – 71,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,051 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,051 miles (+12,131)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    239,051 miles
    Test number
    211248385585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass226,920 miles (+4,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    226,920 miles
    Test number
    434978090033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass222,369 miles (+4,653)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    222,369 miles
    Test number
    635124966651
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass217,716 miles (+610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    217,716 miles
    Test number
    703327056991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail217,106 miles (+2,048)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,106 miles
    Test number
    324923736166
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass215,058 miles (+3,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    215,058 miles
    Test number
    233081550571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass211,495 miles (+6,093)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    211,495 miles
    Test number
    911537835316
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass205,402 miles (+4,378)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    205,402 miles
    Test number
    666532732200
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass201,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    201,024 miles
    Test number
    305176161411
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower engine mounting (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear silencer outer casing corroded not leaking gases
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar D bush slight play
  10. Fail201,024 miles (+15,532)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,024 miles
    Test number
    104121029211
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner brake pads (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower engine mounting (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear silencer outer casing corroded not leaking gases
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar D bush slight play
  11. Pass185,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    185,492 miles
    Test number
    671052172717
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking
  12. Fail185,492 miles (+15,334)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,492 miles
    Test number
    547004931788
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front droplink slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking
  13. Pass170,158 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    170,158 miles
    Test number
    356305715254
    • NoteRear inner brake pads getting close to limit
  14. Fail170,158 miles (-3,913)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,158 miles
    Test number
    856485315223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear inner brake pads getting close to limit
  15. Pass174,071 miles (+58,331)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    174,071 miles
    Test number
    639634124264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,740 miles (+19,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    115,740 miles
    Test number
    278250703211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  17. Pass96,205 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,205 miles
    Test number
    535192592151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,007 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    528686091119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,569 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    224787490478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,862 miles (+9,823)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    503791209286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,039 miles
    Test number
    631935128071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 JVA

Does LM54 JVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 JVA is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 JVA?
The MOT on LM54 JVA is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 JVA done?
LM54 JVA was recorded at 239,051 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 9,056 miles a year.
Has LM54 JVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 JVA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 JVA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 JVA find?
LM54 JVA passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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