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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LU53 BOYMOT history

LU53 BOY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LU53 BOY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,323 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 BOY
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
20 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 BOY was last recorded at 170,323 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 3,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,778 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3,545 miles
Average per year
5,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,323 miles
  • 2025 – 162,614 miles
  • 2023 – 160,727 miles
  • 2022 – 158,851 miles
  • 2021 – 153,194 miles
  • 2020 – 147,141 miles
  • 2018 – 135,226 miles
  • 2017 – 132,800 miles
  • 2016 – 129,518 miles
  • 2014 – 111,165 miles
  • 2013 – 102,801 miles
  • 2012 – 94,514 miles
  • 2011 – 85,867 miles
  • 2009 – 75,350 miles
  • 2008 – 67,141 miles
  • 2007 – 59,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,323 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.

  • Nearside front tyre low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front tyre on the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Damage to rear bumper o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Drivers seat belt stalk plastic casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,323 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,323 miles
    Test number
    612733245883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,778 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,778 miles
    Test number
    759564480912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,772 miles (+4,158)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,772 miles
    Test number
    273640787365
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass162,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,614 miles
    Test number
    563751090222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail162,614 miles (+1,887)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,614 miles
    Test number
    914819801698
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass160,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,727 miles
    Test number
    961261322202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,727 miles (+1,876)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,727 miles
    Test number
    776364211357
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates none reflective and tinted black (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass158,851 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,851 miles
    Test number
    446323377708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,194 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,194 miles
    Test number
    721464972608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,141 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,141 miles
    Test number
    396605434611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,047 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,047 miles
    Test number
    505377824601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,226 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    135,226 miles
    Test number
    721907396583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    132,800 miles
    Test number
    662111129601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,800 miles (+3,282)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,800 miles
    Test number
    529486152938
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass129,518 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,518 miles
    Test number
    461531086996
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on the legal limit

  16. Fail129,401 miles (+7,972)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,401 miles
    Test number
    122447548331
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on the legal limit

  17. Pass121,429 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,429 miles
    Test number
    348582843971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDamage to rear bumper o/s/r
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt stalk plastic casing missing

  18. Fail121,382 miles (+10,217)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,382 miles
    Test number
    852078947710
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDamage to rear bumper o/s/r
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt stalk plastic casing missing

  19. Pass111,165 miles (+8,364)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,165 miles
    Test number
    407352014453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail102,801 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,801 miles
    Test number
    478497863284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass102,801 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,801 miles
    Test number
    637647063288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,514 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,514 miles
    Test number
    197906062110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass94,514 miles (+8,647)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,514 miles
    Test number
    655856762176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass85,867 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    145003161472
    • NoteBoth front brake disc's lipped/worn

  25. Fail85,867 miles (+10,517)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    558013061032
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc's lipped/worn

  26. Pass75,350 miles (+8,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    280005819399
    • NoteSee checklist 82458

  27. Pass67,141 miles (+7,827)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    974001228382
    • NoteSee checklist 25153

  28. Pass59,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,314 miles
    Test number
    583422117351
    • NoteC/l 527029

Questions about LU53 BOY

Does LU53 BOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 BOY is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 BOY?
The MOT on LU53 BOY is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 BOY done?
LU53 BOY was recorded at 170,323 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,869 miles a year.
Has LU53 BOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 BOY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LU53 BOY 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 LU53 BOY find?
LU53 BOY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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