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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

LS53 PHAMOT history

LS53 PHA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 215,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

LS53 PHA white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2025
Mileage
215,032 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 PHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 PHA was last recorded at 215,032 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 2,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2008: 51,010 miles, lower than 135,052 miles on 25 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
212,842 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,190 miles
Average per year
4,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 215,032 miles
  • 2023 – 212,842 miles
  • 2022 – 206,978 miles
  • 2021 – 206,836 miles
  • 2020 – 204,696 miles
  • 2019 – 201,971 miles
  • 2018 – 193,959 miles
  • 2017 – 192,292 miles
  • 2015 – 190,634 miles
  • 2014 – 184,866 miles
  • 2013 – 181,948 miles
  • 2012 – 173,773 miles
  • 2011 – 167,704 miles
  • 2010 – 160,870 miles
  • 2009 – 152,654 miles
  • 2008 – 144,851 miles
  • 2007 – 135,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,032 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Reverse lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,032 miles (+2,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    215,032 miles
    Test number
    936883305771
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass212,842 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    212,842 miles
    Test number
    874949135408
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,978 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    206,978 miles
    Test number
    985976886167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  4. Fail206,977 miles (+141)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,977 miles
    Test number
    824158744461
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  5. Pass206,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    206,836 miles
    Test number
    166115523897
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion, due to vehicle being stood.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin split and insecure.

  6. Fail206,835 miles (+2,139)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,835 miles
    Test number
    834995943035
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion, due to vehicle being stood.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin split and insecure.

  7. Pass204,696 miles (+2,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    204,696 miles
    Test number
    314711237490
    • AdvisoryExhaust deterioating

  8. Pass201,971 miles (+8,012)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    201,971 miles
    Test number
    258803119096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass193,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    193,959 miles
    Test number
    926162334482
    • 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 wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes outer casing heavily corroded

  10. Fail193,959 miles (+1,667)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,959 miles
    Test number
    655322323225
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes outer casing heavily corroded

  11. Pass192,292 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    192,292 miles
    Test number
    493676655595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

  12. Fail192,292 miles (+1,658)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,292 miles
    Test number
    770837642183
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

  13. Pass190,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    190,634 miles
    Test number
    669746736729
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail190,634 miles (+5,768)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,634 miles
    Test number
    905709599399
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant over filled
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass184,866 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    184,866 miles
    Test number
    376049034358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail184,866 miles (+2,918)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,866 miles
    Test number
    778969534336
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass181,948 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    181,948 miles
    Test number
    379343353310
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension coil spring lower seating arrangement mis-aligned
    • NoteCentre exhaust outer casing in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail181,948 miles (+3,084)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,948 miles
    Test number
    916563253356
    • FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension coil spring lower seating arrangement mis-aligned
    • NoteCentre exhaust outer casing in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass178,864 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    178,864 miles
    Test number
    655583403018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass173,773 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    173,773 miles
    Test number
    178029612493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass167,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    167,704 miles
    Test number
    665487711081
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail167,704 miles (+6,834)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,704 miles
    Test number
    918597911084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass160,870 miles (+8,216)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    160,870 miles
    Test number
    652945920040
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNear side off side front slight play in rack and nock

  24. Pass152,654 miles (+7,803)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    152,654 miles
    Test number
    334121269038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass144,851 miles (+93,841)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    144,851 miles
    Test number
    293019058054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,010 miles (-84,042)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    653993058064
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass135,052 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    135,052 miles
    Test number
    101775027022
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail135,052 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,052 miles
    Test number
    433935427024
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS53 PHA

Does LS53 PHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 PHA expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 PHA?
The MOT on LS53 PHA expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 PHA done?
LS53 PHA was recorded at 215,032 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 4,485 miles a year.
Has LS53 PHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 PHA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 PHA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 PHA find?
LS53 PHA passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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