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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS54 FOTMOT history

LS54 FOT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 223,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

LS54 FOT white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
223,937 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 FOT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 FOT was last recorded at 223,937 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 1,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,541 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,396 miles
Average per year
7,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,937 miles
  • 2023 – 222,541 miles
  • 2021 – 209,009 miles
  • 2020 – 199,016 miles
  • 2018 – 198,200 miles
  • 2017 – 188,911 miles
  • 2016 – 178,172 miles
  • 2015 – 169,615 miles
  • 2014 – 161,042 miles
  • 2013 – 151,163 miles
  • 2012 – 141,157 miles
  • 2011 – 132,110 miles
  • 2010 – 123,188 miles
  • 2009 – 114,469 miles
  • 2008 – 106,104 miles
  • 2007 – 88,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,937 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass223,937 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    223,937 miles
    Test number
    669771103208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass222,541 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    222,541 miles
    Test number
    897841759459
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail222,532 miles (+13,523)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,532 miles
    Test number
    345295986991
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass209,009 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    209,009 miles
    Test number
    962887251198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail209,008 miles (+9,992)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,008 miles
    Test number
    694638510554
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass199,016 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    199,016 miles
    Test number
    206973047107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail199,006 miles (+806)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,006 miles
    Test number
    468149563659
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  8. Pass198,200 miles (+9,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    198,200 miles
    Test number
    580970227211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass188,911 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    188,911 miles
    Test number
    371790860353
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  10. Fail188,757 miles (+10,585)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,757 miles
    Test number
    456634861773
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi pipe (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) brake flexi (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  11. Pass178,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    178,172 miles
    Test number
    943273083641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail178,172 miles (+8,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,172 miles
    Test number
    978744451115
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass169,615 miles (+8,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    169,615 miles
    Test number
    880118118440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass161,042 miles (+9,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    161,042 miles
    Test number
    508616294216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass151,163 miles (+10,006)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    151,163 miles
    Test number
    148493803318
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  16. Pass141,157 miles (+9,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    141,157 miles
    Test number
    908953802314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass132,110 miles (+102)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    132,110 miles
    Test number
    726074401393
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear discs worn
  18. Fail132,008 miles (+8,820)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,008 miles
    Test number
    145199191280
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear discs worn
  19. Pass123,188 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    123,188 miles
    Test number
    331865100382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,137 miles (+8,668)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,137 miles
    Test number
    514362900365
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  21. Pass114,469 miles (+8,365)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    114,469 miles
    Test number
    984746399283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,104 miles (+17,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    106,104 miles
    Test number
    623499898271
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass88,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,310 miles
    Test number
    434838697275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 FOT

Does LS54 FOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 FOT expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 FOT?
The MOT on LS54 FOT expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 FOT done?
LS54 FOT was recorded at 223,937 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 7,837 miles a year.
Has LS54 FOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 FOT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 FOT 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 LS54 FOT find?
LS54 FOT passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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