Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
LM54 ZDWMOT history
LM54 ZDW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 239,742 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 239,742 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 11,670 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 ZDW
- 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
- 15 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 ZDW was last recorded at 239,742 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 239,730 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 11,670 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 239,742 miles
- 2025 – 239,730 miles
- 2023 – 239,268 miles
- 2021 – 236,295 miles
- 2020 – 231,003 miles
- 2019 – 197,395 miles
- 2018 – 156,766 miles
- 2017 – 125,900 miles
- 2016 – 115,669 miles
- 2015 – 99,017 miles
- 2014 – 87,287 miles
- 2013 – 80,345 miles
- 2012 – 70,267 miles
- 2011 – 61,325 miles
- 2010 – 51,572 miles
- 2009 – 43,561 miles
- 2008 – 28,060 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass239,742 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front engine covers fitted top and bottom
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass239,742 miles (+12)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 239,742 miles
- Test number
- 905355339183
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass239,730 miles (+462)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 239,730 miles
- Test number
- 252866671779
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass239,268 miles (+2,973)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 239,268 miles
- Test number
- 667863469553
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass236,295 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 236,295 miles
- Test number
- 509753838516
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront engine covers fitted top and bottom
- AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail236,293 miles (+5,290)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,293 miles
- Test number
- 487655397220
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions not tested excessive smoke on exc (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront engine covers fitted top and bottom
- AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass231,003 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 231,003 miles
- Test number
- 396746389562
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront engine cover fitted top and bottom
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail231,003 miles (+33,608)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,003 miles
- Test number
- 359601237769
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Towbar coupling indicator not working plug corroded (6.1.6 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower 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))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront engine cover fitted top and bottom
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear srair tyre cairrer safty lock missig
Pass197,395 miles (+110)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 197,395 miles
- Test number
- 159408666586
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Fail197,285 miles (+40,519)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,285 miles
- Test number
- 554309619468
- MajorFront Anti-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))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass156,766 miles (+30,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 156,766 miles
- Test number
- 990363771971
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
Pass125,900 miles (+10,231)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 125,900 miles
- Test number
- 784011127429
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake cables corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTowbar electrics socket terminals corroded due to cover missing
Pass115,669 miles (+16,652)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 115,669 miles
- Test number
- 730097472625
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCenter and both rear cables showing signs of rust but not frayed
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin flakeing
Pass99,017 miles (+32)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 99,017 miles
- Test number
- 875382885101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated , all rear seats removed
Fail98,985 miles (+11,698)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,985 miles
- Test number
- 368701085145
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated , all rear seats removed
Pass87,287 miles (+6,942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 87,287 miles
- Test number
- 227533364188
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass80,345 miles (+245)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 80,345 miles
- Test number
- 386081573144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,100 miles (+9,833)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,100 miles
- Test number
- 858132363193
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteENGINE OIL MINIMUM
Pass70,267 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 70,267 miles
- Test number
- 619301772118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBaby seats fitted not alowing the test of n/s middle,n/side rear seat belts
- NoteHand brake cable outer coating missing but wire not broken just rusty
Fail70,267 miles (+8,942)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,267 miles
- Test number
- 218351072131
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBaby seats fitted not alowing the test of n/s middle,n/side rear seat belts
- NoteHand brake cable outer coating missing but wire not broken just rusty
Pass61,325 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 61,325 miles
- Test number
- 239948881459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,325 miles (+9,753)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,325 miles
- Test number
- 439618381144
- Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Pass51,572 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 51,572 miles
- Test number
- 252320760416
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Fail51,572 miles (+8,011)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,572 miles
- Test number
- 430610160104
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Pass43,561 miles (+15,501)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 43,561 miles
- Test number
- 483503189184
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail28,060 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,060 miles
- Test number
- 163026938482
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDamage on offside rear light lens
- NoteDamage on rear bumper
Pass28,060 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,060 miles
- Test number
- 264606938033
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDamage on offside rear light lens
- NoteDamage on rear bumper
Questions about LM54 ZDW
- Does LM54 ZDW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ZDW is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 ZDW?
- The MOT on LM54 ZDW is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 ZDW done?
- LM54 ZDW was recorded at 239,742 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 11,670 miles a year.
- Has LM54 ZDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 ZDW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM54 ZDW 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 ZDW find?
- LM54 ZDW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.
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