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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LO54 DERMOT history

LO54 DER is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

LO54 DER black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
150,347 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO54 DER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO54 DER was last recorded at 150,347 miles on 16 May 2026, 4,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,474 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,873 miles
Average per year
7,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,347 miles
  • 2025 – 145,474 miles
  • 2024 – 139,181 miles
  • 2023 – 134,693 miles
  • 2022 – 128,637 miles
  • 2021 – 122,895 miles
  • 2020 – 117,809 miles
  • 2019 – 113,853 miles
  • 2018 – 105,279 miles
  • 2017 – 97,871 miles
  • 2016 – 88,172 miles
  • 2015 – 77,216 miles
  • 2013 – 62,392 miles
  • 2012 – 50,212 miles
  • 2011 – 35,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,347 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.

  • EML on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,347 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    150,347 miles
    Test number
    682628653781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,474 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,474 miles
    Test number
    830467738529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,181 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,181 miles
    Test number
    962368828583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,693 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,693 miles
    Test number
    871779577321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,637 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,637 miles
    Test number
    418412038472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,895 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,895 miles
    Test number
    412133810445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,809 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,809 miles
    Test number
    380161336218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,853 miles
    Test number
    322100125794
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre is perished

  9. Fail113,853 miles (+13)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,853 miles
    Test number
    778438041987
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre is perished

  10. Fail113,840 miles (+8,561)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,840 miles
    Test number
    351062635324
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryWipers split but clearing screen ok

  11. Pass105,279 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,279 miles
    Test number
    788739637602
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail105,224 miles (+7,353)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,224 miles
    Test number
    663442194793
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass97,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,871 miles
    Test number
    617378418856
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail97,869 miles (+9,697)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    564888014394
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass88,172 miles (+10,956)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    816249005203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,216 miles (+14,824)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,216 miles
    Test number
    568370435063
    • NoteBoth rear springs lower rubber mountings split.
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  17. Fail62,392 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,392 miles
    Test number
    757259013319
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,392 miles (+12,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,392 miles
    Test number
    798199013391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,212 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,212 miles
    Test number
    625160122391
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished on outer wall, starting to crack

  20. Fail50,212 miles (+363)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,212 miles
    Test number
    236639812343
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished on outer wall, starting to crack

  21. Fail49,849 miles (+14,390)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,849 miles
    Test number
    525719592276
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise:child seat fitted centre front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass35,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    679759871252
    • NoteBoth door mirrors broken

Questions about LO54 DER

Does LO54 DER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO54 DER is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO54 DER?
The MOT on LO54 DER is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO54 DER done?
LO54 DER was recorded at 150,347 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 7,864 miles a year.
Has LO54 DER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO54 DER has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LO54 DER 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 LO54 DER find?
LO54 DER passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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