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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LR53 GFJMOT history

LR53 GFJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 202,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LR53 GFJ red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
202,949 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GFJ was last recorded at 202,949 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,946 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,949 miles
  • 2025 – 197,363 miles
  • 2024 – 191,721 miles
  • 2023 – 191,256 miles
  • 2022 – 187,555 miles
  • 2021 – 184,300 miles
  • 2020 – 181,354 miles
  • 2019 – 176,391 miles
  • 2018 – 171,706 miles
  • 2017 – 163,643 miles
  • 2016 – 158,332 miles
  • 2015 – 152,477 miles
  • 2014 – 146,134 miles
  • 2013 – 139,129 miles
  • 2012 – 131,630 miles
  • 2011 – 115,700 miles
  • 2010 – 94,282 miles
  • 2008 – 72,615 miles
  • 2007 – 43,939 miles
  • 2006 – 27,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,949 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,949 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    202,949 miles
    Test number
    421337606350
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail202,946 miles (+5,583)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,946 miles
    Test number
    446476977721
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass197,363 miles (+5,642)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    197,363 miles
    Test number
    560096379904
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass191,721 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    191,721 miles
    Test number
    223501085390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass191,256 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    191,256 miles
    Test number
    713631440700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,555 miles (+3,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    187,555 miles
    Test number
    679140879616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass184,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    184,300 miles
    Test number
    540845598295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail184,300 miles (+2,946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,300 miles
    Test number
    909385916752
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

  9. Pass181,354 miles (+4,963)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    181,354 miles
    Test number
    667934854743
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  10. Pass176,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,391 miles
    Test number
    515489278263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail176,391 miles (+4,685)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,391 miles
    Test number
    625159770273
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass171,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    171,706 miles
    Test number
    499151437762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail171,706 miles (+8,063)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,706 miles
    Test number
    800292622692
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass163,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    163,643 miles
    Test number
    715326349750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail163,643 miles (+5,311)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,643 miles
    Test number
    743273103307
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass158,332 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,332 miles
    Test number
    987029258738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass152,477 miles (+6,343)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    152,477 miles
    Test number
    155522895011
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm bushes worn
    • NoteHandbrake return spring broken
    • NoteSmokes on idle

  18. Pass146,134 miles (+7,005)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    146,134 miles
    Test number
    527290994032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass139,129 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    139,129 miles
    Test number
    726530403116
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  20. Fail139,129 miles (+7,499)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,129 miles
    Test number
    409046083086
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  21. Pass131,630 miles (+15,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    131,630 miles
    Test number
    299347902102
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass115,700 miles (+21,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    115,700 miles
    Test number
    285347711158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass94,282 miles (+21,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,282 miles
    Test number
    861420470011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail72,615 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    142366218331
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass72,615 miles (+28,676)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    410906618333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,939 miles (+15,948)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,939 miles
    Test number
    403822827198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,991 miles
    Test number
    953834676025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GFJ

Does LR53 GFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 GFJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GFJ?
The MOT on LR53 GFJ is valid until 19 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 GFJ done?
LR53 GFJ was recorded at 202,949 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 8,598 miles a year.
Has LR53 GFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GFJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 GFJ 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 GFJ find?
LR53 GFJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge, and 1 more.

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