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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

LR54 EXPMOT history

LR54 EXP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 275,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

LR54 EXP blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
275,890 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
11,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 EXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 EXP was last recorded at 275,890 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,885 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
11,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 275,890 miles
  • 2022 – 274,447 miles
  • 2021 – 274,419 miles
  • 2020 – 272,580 miles
  • 2019 – 271,092 miles
  • 2018 – 269,860 miles
  • 2017 – 267,244 miles
  • 2016 – 262,858 miles
  • 2015 – 258,421 miles
  • 2014 – 246,711 miles
  • 2013 – 229,208 miles
  • 2012 – 202,769 miles
  • 2011 – 176,098 miles
  • 2009 – 147,751 miles
  • 2008 – 118,374 miles
  • 2007 – 90,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,890 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,890 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    275,890 miles
    Test number
    325185353373
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail275,885 miles (+1,438)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,885 miles
    Test number
    365544347274
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass274,447 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    274,447 miles
    Test number
    169597299353
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail274,447 miles (+28)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,447 miles
    Test number
    382155475028
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass274,419 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    274,419 miles
    Test number
    653971058141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail274,417 miles (+1,837)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,417 miles
    Test number
    337862348053
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass272,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    272,580 miles
    Test number
    630099553583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail272,580 miles (+1,488)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,580 miles
    Test number
    703966962530
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass271,092 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    271,092 miles
    Test number
    389194842734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail271,089 miles (+1,229)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,089 miles
    Test number
    417740110171
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass269,860 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    269,860 miles
    Test number
    959386076494
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x3
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch has small hole

  12. Fail269,859 miles (+2,615)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,859 miles
    Test number
    620359225895
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure Subframe loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged Catching on seat frame (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x3
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch has small hole

  13. Pass267,244 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    267,244 miles
    Test number
    404297430823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex pipe hose (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail267,243 miles (+4,385)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,243 miles
    Test number
    581443925865
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex pipe hose (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass262,858 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    262,858 miles
    Test number
    371428108169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail262,855 miles (+4,434)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,855 miles
    Test number
    375087671297
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass258,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    258,421 miles
    Test number
    766167759154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail258,421 miles (+11,710)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,421 miles
    Test number
    429200139844
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass246,711 miles (+17,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    246,711 miles
    Test number
    418296054335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass229,208 miles (+418)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    229,208 miles
    Test number
    865982003357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise main handbrake cable badly frayed

  21. Fail228,790 miles (+26,021)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,790 miles
    Test number
    397050193447
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise main handbrake cable badly frayed

  22. Pass202,769 miles (+26,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    202,769 miles
    Test number
    688335142136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  23. Pass176,098 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    176,098 miles
    Test number
    799589861040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs coroded

  24. Fail176,082 miles (+28,331)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,082 miles
    Test number
    357200261084
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs coroded

  25. Pass147,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    147,751 miles
    Test number
    292316139396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail147,751 miles (+29,377)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,751 miles
    Test number
    431155339460
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail118,374 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,374 miles
    Test number
    270790718386
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass118,374 miles (+27,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    118,374 miles
    Test number
    754570718318
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass90,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    462472207453
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LR54 EXP

Does LR54 EXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 EXP expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 EXP?
The MOT on LR54 EXP expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 EXP done?
LR54 EXP was recorded at 275,890 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 11,614 miles a year.
Has LR54 EXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 EXP has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 EXP 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 EXP find?
LR54 EXP passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: central front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central front power steering pipe corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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