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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

LR54 EFNMOT history

LR54 EFN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

LR54 EFN silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
184,718 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 EFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 EFN was last recorded at 184,718 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,709 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,718 miles
  • 2024 – 180,718 miles
  • 2023 – 176,582 miles
  • 2022 – 171,655 miles
  • 2021 – 166,958 miles
  • 2019 – 157,581 miles
  • 2018 – 151,081 miles
  • 2017 – 146,376 miles
  • 2016 – 140,352 miles
  • 2015 – 133,960 miles
  • 2014 – 126,121 miles
  • 2013 – 119,165 miles
  • 2012 – 110,809 miles
  • 2011 – 102,257 miles
  • 2010 – 92,366 miles
  • 2009 – 78,906 miles
  • 2008 – 68,677 miles
  • 2007 – 68,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,718 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,718 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    184,718 miles
    Test number
    154359962202
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail184,709 miles (+3,991)2 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,709 miles
    Test number
    605984016124
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass180,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    180,718 miles
    Test number
    213233782209
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail180,718 miles (+4,136)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,718 miles
    Test number
    306391277413
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass176,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    176,582 miles
    Test number
    548590459236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail176,582 miles (+4,927)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,582 miles
    Test number
    553661712691
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass171,655 miles (+4,697)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,655 miles
    Test number
    287076277299
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Pass166,958 miles (+9,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,958 miles
    Test number
    530465850330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass157,581 miles (+6,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,581 miles
    Test number
    532846012151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass151,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    151,081 miles
    Test number
    661750695524
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail151,075 miles (+4,699)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,075 miles
    Test number
    435250569243
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass146,376 miles (+6,024)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,376 miles
    Test number
    990270726851
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass140,352 miles (+6,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,352 miles
    Test number
    228264426008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass133,960 miles (+7,839)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,960 miles
    Test number
    297718185499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass126,121 miles (+6,956)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    126,121 miles
    Test number
    646830194155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass119,165 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    119,165 miles
    Test number
    215939293476
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail119,165 miles (+8,356)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,165 miles
    Test number
    205038693105
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail110,809 miles1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    776990902221
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass110,809 miles (+8,552)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    966830402222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass102,257 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,257 miles
    Test number
    379314991181
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn & lipped
    • NoteRear brake disc's worn & corroded

  21. Fail102,257 miles (+9,891)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,257 miles
    Test number
    566112591127
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn & lipped
    • NoteRear brake disc's worn & corroded

  22. Pass92,366 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,366 miles
    Test number
    582853980125
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail92,362 miles (+13,456)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,362 miles
    Test number
    250802380439
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass78,906 miles (+10,229)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,906 miles
    Test number
    432147319192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,677 miles (+305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    790169618184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass68,372 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,372 miles
    Test number
    774490267215
    • NoteExhaust silencer baffles loose

Questions about LR54 EFN

Does LR54 EFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 EFN expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 EFN?
The MOT on LR54 EFN expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 EFN done?
LR54 EFN was recorded at 184,718 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 6,700 miles a year.
Has LR54 EFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 EFN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 EFN 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 EFN find?
LR54 EFN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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