Volkswagen LT
Blue and Black · Diesel · 2003
LX53 BLFMOT history
LX53 BLF is a blue and black diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 277,577 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 277,577 km
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,810 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 BLF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- Blue and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 BLF was last recorded at 277,577 km on 6 Mar 2026, 12 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 277,565 km · 27 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 km
- Average per year
- 11,810 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 277,577 km
- 2025 – 273,696 km
- 2024 – 268,078 km
- 2023 – 258,840 km
- 2022 – 255,719 km
- 2021 – 252,177 km
- 2020 – 238,179 km
- 2019 – 231,093 km
- 2018 – 217,078 km
- 2015 – 192,448 km
- 2014 – 173,741 km
- 2013 – 154,481 km
- 2012 – 143,846 km
- 2011 – 121,600 km
- 2010 – 110,017 km
- 2008 – 83,137 km
- 2006 – 52,026 km
- 2005 – 35,045 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass277,577 km
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front mounting (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired lever is worn where the spring attaches almost worn through - needs attention
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated At both batteries - one inside by the N/S front seat and one under the bonnet. Wiring is messy
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass277,577 km (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 277,577 km
- Test number
- 875997281044
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Fail277,565 km (+9)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,565 km
- Test number
- 927202136312
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Fail277,556 km (+3,860)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,556 km
- Test number
- 336820070566
- DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Rear Spring Shackle eyelet broken (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass273,696 km (+7)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 273,696 km
- Test number
- 318558989097
- MinorElectrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated At both batteries - one inside by the N/S front seat and one under the bonnet. Wiring is messy (4.11 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired lever is worn where the spring attaches almost worn through - needs attention (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened spring rear swinging hanger (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened spring rear swinging hanger (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail273,689 km (+5,611)1 dangerous27 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,689 km
- Test number
- 730663267460
- DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently swivel not locking (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush plus the stop collar on the bar is broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit behind seat (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Faulty works intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Hi Vis lens missing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated At both batteries - one inside by the N/S front seat and one under the bonnet. Wiring is messy (4.11 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired lever is worn where the spring attaches almost worn through - needs attention (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened spring rear swinging hanger (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened spring rear swinging hanger (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass268,078 km (+9,238)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 268,078 km
- Test number
- 443251808438
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass258,840 km (+3,121)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 258,840 km
- Test number
- 714287879221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch rustey
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass255,719 km (+3,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 255,719 km
- Test number
- 618886150461
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass252,177 km (+13,998)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 252,177 km
- Test number
- 250936767652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass238,179 km (+7,086)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 238,179 km
- Test number
- 819767747842
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass231,093 km (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 231,093 km
- Test number
- 643371600857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail231,080 km (+14,002)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,080 km
- Test number
- 986312195633
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass217,078 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 217,078 km
- Test number
- 987741098652
- AdvisoryPassenger seats. only three fitted at time of test
Pass211,293 miles (+2,998)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 211,293 miles
- Test number
- 742033859575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,295 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 208,295 miles
- Test number
- 249743129762
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail208,295 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,295 miles
- Test number
- 452781781065
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass192,448 km (+18,707)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 192,448 km
- Test number
- 817492414112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOnly 6 passenger seats fitted at time of test
Pass173,741 km (+19,260)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 173,741 km
- Test number
- 686473224286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,481 km (+10,635)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 154,481 km
- Test number
- 448052423293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,846 km2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 143,846 km
- Test number
- 327380432464
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Note8 seats fitted at time of m o t
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail143,846 km (+22,246)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,846 km
- Test number
- 777420332207
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Note8 seats fitted at time of m o t
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass121,600 km (+11,583)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 121,600 km
- Test number
- 896318821266
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass110,017 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 110,017 km
- Test number
- 200059610223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,119 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 98,119 miles
- Test number
- 733575529206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,137 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 83,137 km
- Test number
- 923377928299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,503 miles (+15,481)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 67,503 miles
- Test number
- 301948527430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 52,022 miles
- Test number
- 552843336232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,026 km (+16,981)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,026 km
- Test number
- 320740936475
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Pass35,045 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 35,045 km
- Test number
- 530314435266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 BLF
- Does LX53 BLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BLF is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 BLF?
- The MOT on LX53 BLF is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 BLF done?
- LX53 BLF was recorded at 277,577 km at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 11,810 km a year.
- Has LX53 BLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 BLF has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX53 BLF 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 LX53 BLF find?
- LX53 BLF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front mounting.
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