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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

LR54 EXUMOT history

LR54 EXU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LR54 EXU silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
177,946 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 EXU
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 valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 EXU was last recorded at 177,946 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,743 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,203 miles
Average per year
6,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,946 miles
  • 2025 – 175,743 miles
  • 2024 – 175,359 miles
  • 2023 – 173,882 miles
  • 2022 – 170,714 miles
  • 2021 – 165,218 miles
  • 2019 – 159,322 miles
  • 2018 – 155,810 miles
  • 2017 – 150,821 miles
  • 2016 – 144,448 miles
  • 2015 – 136,486 miles
  • 2013 – 125,023 miles
  • 2011 – 108,454 miles
  • 2010 – 101,786 miles
  • 2009 – 92,070 miles
  • 2008 – 79,018 miles
  • 2007 – 61,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,946 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,946 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    177,946 miles
    Test number
    768799938266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,743 miles
    Test number
    500517008798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail175,743 miles (+384)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,743 miles
    Test number
    761447312953
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass175,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    175,359 miles
    Test number
    921618333479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail175,351 miles (+1,469)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,351 miles
    Test number
    526798960792
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass173,882 miles (+3,168)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    173,882 miles
    Test number
    439363651822
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 OSR NSR (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass170,714 miles (+5,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,714 miles
    Test number
    130568369782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass165,218 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,218 miles
    Test number
    500855052772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,322 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,322 miles
    Test number
    587806108641
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • Advisory(Spare wheel) tyre below 1.6mm tread
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail159,322 miles (+3,512)5 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,322 miles
    Test number
    255880278124
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • Advisory(Spare wheel) tyre below 1.6mm tread
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass155,810 miles (+39)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,810 miles
    Test number
    993147285103
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats converted to bed at time of retest

  12. Fail155,771 miles (+4,950)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,771 miles
    Test number
    355558213786
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing forward facing rear seats (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass150,821 miles (+6,373)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,821 miles
    Test number
    199612174226
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

  14. Pass144,448 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    144,448 miles
    Test number
    776838983993
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  15. Fail144,448 miles (+7,962)12 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,448 miles
    Test number
    401352024593
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Pass136,486 miles13 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,486 miles
    Test number
    779457945106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust is in poor condition

  17. Fail136,486 miles (+11,463)1 repaired13 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,486 miles
    Test number
    796827145131
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust is in poor condition

  18. Pass125,023 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,023 miles
    Test number
    656314763357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,860 miles (+9,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    117,860 miles
    Test number
    247144403049
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc's corroded

  20. Pass108,454 miles (+6,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    678967551356
    • 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)

  21. Pass101,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    101,786 miles
    Test number
    372361550321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,786 miles (+9,716)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,786 miles
    Test number
    474731850391
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass92,070 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    92,070 miles
    Test number
    434265059413
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail92,037 miles (+13,019)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,037 miles
    Test number
    453413059321
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass79,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    702130648339
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail79,008 miles (+17,185)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    794730848376
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass61,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,823 miles
    Test number
    794883067286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 EXU

Does LR54 EXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 EXU is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 EXU?
The MOT on LR54 EXU is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 EXU done?
LR54 EXU was recorded at 177,946 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,285 miles a year.
Has LR54 EXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 EXU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 EXU 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 EXU find?
LR54 EXU passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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