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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

LS54 NZWMOT history

LS54 NZW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 165,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LS54 NZW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,619 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NZW
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
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NZW was last recorded at 165,619 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 13,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2016: 93,404 miles, lower than 240,438 miles on 19 Oct 2015.

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
152,278 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,619 miles
  • 2025 – 152,278 miles
  • 2024 – 151,852 miles
  • 2023 – 139,589 miles
  • 2022 – 128,116 miles
  • 2021 – 118,002 miles
  • 2020 – 102,817 miles
  • 2019 – 96,678 miles
  • 2017 – 95,915 miles
  • 2016 – 93,404 miles
  • 2015 – 240,438 miles
  • 2014 – 236,191 miles
  • 2013 – 225,492 miles
  • 2012 – 216,357 miles
  • 2011 – 209,414 miles
  • 2010 – 203,120 miles
  • 2009 – 193,892 miles
  • 2008 – 186,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,619 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,619 miles
    Test number
    406448561518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,619 miles (+13,341)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,619 miles
    Test number
    136325867038
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass152,278 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,278 miles
    Test number
    143457662590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,852 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,852 miles
    Test number
    460341329149
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,852 miles (+12,263)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,852 miles
    Test number
    549463535286
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,589 miles (+21)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,589 miles
    Test number
    305409727135
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail139,568 miles (+11,452)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,568 miles
    Test number
    728812022598
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,116 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,116 miles
    Test number
    248829264445
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail128,116 miles (+10,114)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,116 miles
    Test number
    730444642714
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass118,002 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,002 miles
    Test number
    855866690193
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Fail118,002 miles (+15,185)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,002 miles
    Test number
    509341643203
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass102,817 miles (+6,139)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    716118226158
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass96,678 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    848089167270
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection

  14. Fail96,678 miles (+763)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    233575413283
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection

  15. Pass95,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,915 miles
    Test number
    668791109827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail95,915 miles (+2,511)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,915 miles
    Test number
    196908401596
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Pass93,404 miles (-147,034)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,404 miles
    Test number
    591518855876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass240,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    240,438 miles
    Test number
    807095252385
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp indicates a fault

  19. Fail240,438 miles (+89)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,438 miles
    Test number
    844474692712
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp indicates a fault

  20. Pass240,349 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    240,349 miles
    Test number
    886592615220
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing out inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing out inner edge

  21. Fail240,346 miles (+4,155)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,346 miles
    Test number
    966106805289
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing out inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing out inner edge

  22. Pass236,191 miles (+10,699)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    236,191 miles
    Test number
    349608774187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass225,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    225,492 miles
    Test number
    396220273112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail225,492 miles (+9,135)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,492 miles
    Test number
    266838063426
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass216,357 miles (+6,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    216,357 miles
    Test number
    969170482086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass209,414 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    209,414 miles
    Test number
    428167981060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass203,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    203,120 miles
    Test number
    860088780009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail203,120 miles (+9,228)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,120 miles
    Test number
    973588080082
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Fail193,892 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,892 miles
    Test number
    344867679042
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass193,892 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    193,892 miles
    Test number
    651467479038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass186,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    186,889 miles
    Test number
    833017768045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS54 NZW

Does LS54 NZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NZW is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NZW?
The MOT on LS54 NZW is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 NZW done?
LS54 NZW was recorded at 165,619 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026.
Has LS54 NZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NZW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 NZW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 NZW find?
LS54 NZW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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