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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LX53 BNJMOT history

LX53 BNJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LX53 BNJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,723 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BNJ was last recorded at 78,723 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,271 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
452 miles
Average per year
1,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,723 miles
  • 2025 – 78,271 miles
  • 2023 – 76,643 miles
  • 2021 – 76,506 miles
  • 2020 – 75,128 miles
  • 2019 – 74,713 miles
  • 2018 – 74,212 miles
  • 2017 – 73,690 miles
  • 2016 – 72,624 miles
  • 2015 – 71,483 miles
  • 2014 – 70,558 miles
  • 2013 – 70,150 miles
  • 2012 – 68,623 miles
  • 2011 – 67,602 miles
  • 2009 – 65,513 miles
  • 2008 – 64,626 miles
  • 2007 – 53,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,723 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre sections (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPatches of surface rust under vehicle

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,723 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    241614036393
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPatches of surface rust under vehicle

  2. Fail78,723 miles (+452)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    277089354012
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPatches of surface rust under vehicle

  3. Pass78,271 miles (+1,628)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,271 miles
    Test number
    486091288844
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper enforcer heavily corroded

  4. Pass76,643 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,643 miles
    Test number
    848259323752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,506 miles
    Test number
    166400564440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail76,506 miles (+1,378)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,506 miles
    Test number
    689628239227
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass75,128 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,128 miles
    Test number
    113885691552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,713 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    427997787879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,712 miles (+500)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    530648007845
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low reading (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged frayed and about to fail (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass74,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,212 miles
    Test number
    407453811762
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail74,212 miles (+522)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,212 miles
    Test number
    623193511810
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass73,690 miles (+1,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    166016733856
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass72,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    773156119237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,624 miles (+1,141)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    887250022969
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass71,483 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    368412635488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in both front inner steering arms

  16. Fail71,483 miles (+925)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    868141835277
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in both front inner steering arms

  17. Pass70,558 miles (+408)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,558 miles
    Test number
    538007824212
    • NoteSlight play at both front steering arms

  18. Pass70,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    967986823284
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail70,150 miles (+1,527)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    425266523250
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass68,623 miles (+1,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,623 miles
    Test number
    215259492133
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack moreso off side

  21. Pass67,602 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,602 miles
    Test number
    597147501292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,513 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    474445249003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,499 miles (+873)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,499 miles
    Test number
    322918539006
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass64,626 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    684127338040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,625 miles (+11,574)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,625 miles
    Test number
    853230638093
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass53,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,051 miles
    Test number
    181973007080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BNJ

Does LX53 BNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BNJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BNJ?
The MOT on LX53 BNJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 BNJ done?
LX53 BNJ was recorded at 78,723 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 1,344 miles a year.
Has LX53 BNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BNJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 BNJ 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 BNJ find?
LX53 BNJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre sections; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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