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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LU54 BEDMOT history

LU54 BED is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 239,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

LU54 BED white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
239,131 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU54 BED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU54 BED was last recorded at 239,131 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 1,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,111 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,020 miles
Average per year
10,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 239,131 miles
  • 2024 – 238,111 miles
  • 2023 – 236,579 miles
  • 2022 – 234,109 miles
  • 2021 – 229,774 miles
  • 2020 – 226,146 miles
  • 2019 – 219,445 miles
  • 2018 – 211,400 miles
  • 2017 – 198,111 miles
  • 2015 – 182,167 miles
  • 2014 – 162,246 miles
  • 2013 – 136,243 miles
  • 2012 – 125,294 miles
  • 2011 – 120,622 miles
  • 2010 – 117,205 miles
  • 2009 – 90,606 miles
  • 2008 – 60,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,131 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.

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine has a slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Advise rear exhaust silencer correded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,131 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    239,131 miles
    Test number
    823836262923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass238,111 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    238,111 miles
    Test number
    642878942170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass236,579 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    236,579 miles
    Test number
    288212983863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass234,109 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    234,109 miles
    Test number
    112518098586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass229,774 miles (+3,628)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    229,774 miles
    Test number
    618954635762
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system corrored
    • AdvisoryAdvise undertray fitted to vehicle

  6. Pass226,146 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    226,146 miles
    Test number
    581450247521
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded

  7. Fail226,145 miles (+6,700)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,145 miles
    Test number
    958937990805
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded

  8. Pass219,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    219,445 miles
    Test number
    666402673268
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front flexi brake hose slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front shock absorber slightly weeping.

  9. Fail219,445 miles (+8,045)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,445 miles
    Test number
    129233620945
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front flexi brake hose slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front shock absorber slightly weeping.

  10. Pass211,400 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    211,400 miles
    Test number
    406412911396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust silencer correded

  11. Fail211,351 miles (+2,382)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,351 miles
    Test number
    593364717085
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust silencer correded

  12. Pass208,969 miles (+10,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    208,969 miles
    Test number
    979847007656
    • AdvisoryFront offside/nearside inner rear suspension arm bushes possible wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass198,111 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    198,111 miles
    Test number
    530184286683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges

  14. Fail198,111 miles (+15,944)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,111 miles
    Test number
    132188734317
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass182,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    182,167 miles
    Test number
    465714480139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front acceptable cut wall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  16. Fail182,167 miles (+19,921)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,167 miles
    Test number
    799735657307
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front acceptable cut wall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass162,246 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    162,246 miles
    Test number
    606032684261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail162,238 miles (+25,995)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,238 miles
    Test number
    325750284480
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  19. Pass136,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,243 miles
    Test number
    226508973297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  20. Fail136,243 miles (+10,949)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,243 miles
    Test number
    738938473299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  21. Pass125,294 miles (+4,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,294 miles
    Test number
    749879482246
    • NoteStrong advise both rear brake discs heavily lipped

  22. Pass120,622 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,622 miles
    Test number
    735815581243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass117,205 miles (+26,599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    117,205 miles
    Test number
    673989880219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,606 miles (+29,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,606 miles
    Test number
    381228859211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass60,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,769 miles
    Test number
    114870878242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,769 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,769 miles
    Test number
    783410078242
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LU54 BED

Does LU54 BED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU54 BED is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU54 BED?
The MOT on LU54 BED is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU54 BED done?
LU54 BED was recorded at 239,131 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 10,397 miles a year.
Has LU54 BED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU54 BED has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LU54 BED 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 LU54 BED find?
LU54 BED passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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