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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LR53 GDVMOT history

LR53 GDV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LR53 GDV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,624 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GDV was last recorded at 125,624 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 7,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,675 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,949 miles
Average per year
5,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,624 miles
  • 2025 – 117,675 miles
  • 2024 – 116,179 miles
  • 2023 – 114,273 miles
  • 2022 – 111,984 miles
  • 2020 – 109,298 miles
  • 2019 – 107,489 miles
  • 2018 – 102,032 miles
  • 2017 – 97,254 miles
  • 2016 – 90,426 miles
  • 2015 – 85,500 miles
  • 2014 – 79,783 miles
  • 2013 – 73,996 miles
  • 2012 – 68,167 miles
  • 2011 – 60,678 miles
  • 2010 – 51,481 miles
  • 2009 – 43,002 miles
  • 2008 – 37,824 miles
  • 2007 – 30,158 miles
  • 2006 – 25,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,624 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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,624 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,624 miles
    Test number
    724791839677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,675 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,675 miles
    Test number
    189021108569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,179 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,179 miles
    Test number
    569983281283
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  4. Fail116,166 miles (+1,893)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,166 miles
    Test number
    401495611805
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen

  5. Pass114,273 miles (+2,289)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,273 miles
    Test number
    483082517107
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,984 miles (+2,686)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    379588752707
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass109,298 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    214525140217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,489 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,489 miles
    Test number
    435861077274
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint

  9. Fail107,481 miles (+5,449)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,481 miles
    Test number
    905143046235
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass102,032 miles (+4,778)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    333113666284
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass97,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    980978742051
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail97,254 miles (+6,828)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    650282468034
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass90,426 miles (+4,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,426 miles
    Test number
    110821408498
    • AdvisoryService brake recorded 52%.Rear brakes need adjustment or repair.

  14. Pass85,500 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,500 miles
    Test number
    854397886408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    183863181227
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  16. Fail85,491 miles (+5,708)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    818423243971
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  17. Pass79,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,783 miles
    Test number
    319356074291
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail79,783 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,783 miles
    Test number
    319466074204
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail79,781 miles (+5,785)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,781 miles
    Test number
    435076174292
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass73,996 miles (+5,829)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    426466873277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,167 miles (+7,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,167 miles
    Test number
    715999982212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,678 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,678 miles
    Test number
    106586181246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,650 miles (+9,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,650 miles
    Test number
    375815281259
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  24. Fail51,481 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    192548180248
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass51,481 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    891548580273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,002 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    363053589435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,824 miles (+7,666)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    424110698209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres show signs of age deterioration

  28. Pass30,158 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    950292487217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,019 miles
    Test number
    320827186281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GDV

Does LR53 GDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 GDV is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GDV?
The MOT on LR53 GDV is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 GDV done?
LR53 GDV was recorded at 125,624 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,099 miles a year.
Has LR53 GDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GDV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 GDV 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 GDV find?
LR53 GDV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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