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Volkswagen Crafter

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,461 cc

LU54 LWSMOT history

LU54 LWS is a green diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 29 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,313 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU54 LWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU54 LWS was last recorded at 138,313 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,006 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,307 miles
Average per year
7,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,313 miles
  • 2024 – 135,006 miles
  • 2023 – 124,258 miles
  • 2022 – 112,339 miles
  • 2021 – 96,189 miles
  • 2019 – 78,104 miles
  • 2018 – 78,104 miles
  • 2017 – 74,711 miles
  • 2016 – 61,503 miles
  • 2015 – 53,316 miles
  • 2014 – 46,501 miles
  • 2013 – 45,066 miles
  • 2012 – 35,758 miles
  • 2011 – 24,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,313 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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH BRAKE PIPES CENTRE TO REAR CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,313 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,313 miles
    Test number
    356281930081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,006 miles (+64)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,006 miles
    Test number
    191063533748
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH BRAKE PIPES CENTRE TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,942 miles (+10,684)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    699918400318
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH BRAKE PIPES CENTRE TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,258 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    965996242431
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills have slight corrosion

  5. Fail124,258 miles (+11,919)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    197130115556
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills have slight corrosion

  6. Pass112,339 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,339 miles
    Test number
    760748950846
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  7. Fail112,331 miles (+16,142)3 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,331 miles
    Test number
    115124318105
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,189 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,189 miles
    Test number
    167561734976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,181 miles (+18,077)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,181 miles
    Test number
    149573830242
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,104 miles
    Test number
    401454112536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,104 miles8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,104 miles
    Test number
    422872519530
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass78,104 miles (+3,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,104 miles
    Test number
    913614709042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass74,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    782273455241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,711 miles (+13,208)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    629001966038
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass61,503 miles (+8,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    749611831365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  16. Pass53,316 miles (+6,815)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    109118335494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play on both tie rods but not excessive

  17. Pass46,501 miles (+1,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,501 miles
    Test number
    927211944045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass45,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    427221593298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail45,066 miles (+607)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    715080393219
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass44,459 miles (+8,701)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    835257923134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,758 miles (+10,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,758 miles
    Test number
    616689772121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    948598781104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU54 LWS

Does LU54 LWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU54 LWS is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU54 LWS?
The MOT on LU54 LWS is valid until 26 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 LWS done?
LU54 LWS was recorded at 138,313 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,885 miles a year.
Has LU54 LWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU54 LWS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LU54 LWS 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 LWS find?
LU54 LWS passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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