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Volkswagen LT

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,461 cc

LR54 BYCMOT history

LR54 BYC is a grey diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 222,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
222,135 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BYC was last recorded at 222,135 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,130 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,135 miles
  • 2025 – 217,582 miles
  • 2024 – 210,583 miles
  • 2023 – 209,232 miles
  • 2016 – 207,762 miles
  • 2015 – 198,496 miles
  • 2014 – 187,024 miles
  • 2013 – 177,151 miles
  • 2012 – 166,032 miles
  • 2011 – 154,645 miles
  • 2010 – 145,507 miles
  • 2009 – 128,010 miles
  • 2008 – 87,330 miles
  • 2007 – 64,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,135 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all for (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,135 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    222,135 miles
    Test number
    903726972104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all for (5.2.3 (f))

  2. Fail222,130 miles (+4,548)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,130 miles
    Test number
    713985089570
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all for (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Pass217,582 miles (+6,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    217,582 miles
    Test number
    639449208348
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass210,583 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    210,583 miles
    Test number
    170847672798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass209,232 miles (+1,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    209,232 miles
    Test number
    157707032709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass207,762 miles (+9,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    207,762 miles
    Test number
    821036667096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass198,496 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    198,496 miles
    Test number
    236871816475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail198,477 miles (+11,453)14 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,477 miles
    Test number
    421990319332
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass187,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    187,024 miles
    Test number
    595934914249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail187,024 miles (+9,873)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,024 miles
    Test number
    156633114239
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass177,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    177,151 miles
    Test number
    337123013216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail177,151 miles (+11,119)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,151 miles
    Test number
    958253913243
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass166,032 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    166,032 miles
    Test number
    859052992106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail166,029 miles (+11,384)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,029 miles
    Test number
    466579482195
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass154,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    154,645 miles
    Test number
    247234151113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail154,643 miles (+9,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,643 miles
    Test number
    727514151162
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  17. Pass145,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    145,507 miles
    Test number
    394808640123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail145,507 miles (+17,497)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,507 miles
    Test number
    330868540122
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass128,010 miles (+40,680)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    128,010 miles
    Test number
    920430049146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,330 miles (+22,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,330 miles
    Test number
    671889748154
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass64,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    792100077249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 BYC

Does LR54 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 BYC is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BYC?
The MOT on LR54 BYC is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 BYC done?
LR54 BYC was recorded at 222,135 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,324 miles a year.
Has LR54 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BYC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 BYC 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 LR54 BYC find?
LR54 BYC passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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