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Volkswagen Sharan

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 BXBMOT history

LR53 BXB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Sharan first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
196,875 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Sharan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BXB was last recorded at 196,875 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 5,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,340 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,535 miles
Average per year
8,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,875 miles
  • 2025 – 191,340 miles
  • 2024 – 184,775 miles
  • 2023 – 180,757 miles
  • 2022 – 176,289 miles
  • 2021 – 167,741 miles
  • 2019 – 161,889 miles
  • 2018 – 151,878 miles
  • 2017 – 140,302 miles
  • 2016 – 126,268 miles
  • 2015 – 112,871 miles
  • 2014 – 104,284 miles
  • 2013 – 97,307 miles
  • 2012 – 93,303 miles
  • 2011 – 87,232 miles
  • 2010 – 79,911 miles
  • 2009 – 69,703 miles
  • 2008 – 57,636 miles
  • 2007 – 45,235 miles
  • 2006 – 33,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,875 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,875 miles (+5,535)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    196,875 miles
    Test number
    604197607518
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass191,340 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    191,340 miles
    Test number
    326375759942
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail191,340 miles (+6,565)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,340 miles
    Test number
    306956636031
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass184,775 miles (+4,018)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    184,775 miles
    Test number
    194025061701
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass180,757 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    180,757 miles
    Test number
    219372399991
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail180,757 miles (+4,468)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,757 miles
    Test number
    257549013277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass176,289 miles (+8,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,289 miles
    Test number
    840144248643
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass167,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,741 miles
    Test number
    543484545015
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail167,738 miles (+5,849)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,738 miles
    Test number
    818033592104
    • DangerousFront Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass161,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,889 miles
    Test number
    633480642598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper arm sticking

  11. Fail161,889 miles (+10,011)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,889 miles
    Test number
    801865641610
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper arm sticking

  12. Pass151,878 miles (+32)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    151,878 miles
    Test number
    776543911272
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner door panel stripped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail151,846 miles (+11,544)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,846 miles
    Test number
    733926436210
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass140,302 miles (+14,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    140,302 miles
    Test number
    993645298623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass126,268 miles (+13,397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,268 miles
    Test number
    761366009653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass112,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,871 miles
    Test number
    125585103310
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock top mountings worn
    • AdvisoryRear number plate will soon need attention
    • AdvisoryOffside outer body sill damaged

  17. Fail112,871 miles (+8,587)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,871 miles
    Test number
    957626872662
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock top mountings worn
    • AdvisoryRear number plate will soon need attention
    • AdvisoryOffside outer body sill damaged

  18. Pass104,284 miles (+6,977)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,284 miles
    Test number
    495819044499
    • NoteAuxillary drive belt is very perished
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn and corroded
    • NoteFront offside tyre is cut
    • NoteRear number plate is deteriorating

  19. Pass97,307 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,307 miles
    Test number
    657833253321
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded
    • NoteWindscreen has stonechips

  20. Fail97,303 miles (+4,000)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,303 miles
    Test number
    475092353400
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded
    • NoteWindscreen has stonechips

  21. Pass93,303 miles (+6,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,303 miles
    Test number
    636307242317
    • NoteExhaust system is corroded

  22. Pass87,232 miles (+7,321)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,232 miles
    Test number
    526290851398
    • NoteBoth inner c/v gaitor split
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront o/s shock, top mount. worn
    • NoteRear silencer corroded
    • NoteService light is on

  23. Pass79,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    511056950309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,911 miles (+10,208)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    843696650388
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass69,703 miles (+12,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,703 miles
    Test number
    713841449317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass57,636 miles (+12,401)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,636 miles
    Test number
    450101958366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,235 miles (+12,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,235 miles
    Test number
    894425527392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Pass33,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,131 miles
    Test number
    680085526361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about LR53 BXB

Does LR53 BXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BXB is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BXB?
The MOT on LR53 BXB is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 BXB done?
LR53 BXB was recorded at 196,875 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 8,312 miles a year.
Has LR53 BXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BXB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 BXB 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 LR53 BXB find?
LR53 BXB passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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