Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
LX53 BNLMOT history
LX53 BNL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,008 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 123,008 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,908 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 BNL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 BNL was last recorded at 123,008 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,846 miles · 2 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 162 miles
- Average per year
- 4,908 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,008 miles
- 2025 – 116,671 miles
- 2024 – 113,743 miles
- 2023 – 108,258 miles
- 2021 – 103,081 miles
- 2020 – 101,583 miles
- 2018 – 98,890 miles
- 2017 – 92,816 miles
- 2016 – 86,444 miles
- 2015 – 81,425 miles
- 2014 – 75,229 miles
- 2013 – 68,696 miles
- 2012 – 63,886 miles
- 2011 – 59,690 miles
- 2010 – 50,505 miles
- 2009 – 39,390 miles
- 2008 – 34,227 miles
- 2007 – 31,240 miles
- 2006 – 26,639 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,008 miles
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel aches (6.1.1 (c) (i))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.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Brake pad warning light on.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,008 miles (+162)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 123,008 miles
- Test number
- 498278831954
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel aches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail122,846 miles (+6,175)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,846 miles
- Test number
- 544351318415
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel aches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass116,671 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 116,671 miles
- Test number
- 205573993212
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning on
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail116,671 miles (+2,928)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,671 miles
- Test number
- 210972283765
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning on
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,743 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 113,743 miles
- Test number
- 694145040090
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail113,743 miles (+5,485)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,743 miles
- Test number
- 321962240108
- DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass108,258 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 108,258 miles
- Test number
- 809691667190
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
Fail108,254 miles (+5,173)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,254 miles
- Test number
- 521551534856
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass103,081 miles (+1,498)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 103,081 miles
- Test number
- 793690262572
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass101,583 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 101,583 miles
- Test number
- 501019214906
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail101,582 miles (+2,692)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,582 miles
- Test number
- 854793644271
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass98,890 miles (+6,074)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 98,890 miles
- Test number
- 998802272298
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass92,816 miles (+6,372)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 92,816 miles
- Test number
- 526891556056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,444 miles (+5,019)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 86,444 miles
- Test number
- 790517546341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,425 miles (+6,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 81,425 miles
- Test number
- 807646526567
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass75,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 75,229 miles
- Test number
- 689233324264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,229 miles (+6,533)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,229 miles
- Test number
- 196773024281
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass68,696 miles (+4,810)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 68,696 miles
- Test number
- 625408193174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,886 miles (+4,196)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,886 miles
- Test number
- 645521122297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 59,690 miles
- Test number
- 756235251244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,685 miles (+9,180)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,685 miles
- Test number
- 489315851280
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass50,505 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 50,505 miles
- Test number
- 412727310287
- NoteRear discs getting rusty
Fail50,505 miles (+11,115)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,505 miles
- Test number
- 703866910299
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear discs getting rusty
Pass39,390 miles (+5,163)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 39,390 miles
- Test number
- 161697619200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,227 miles (+2,987)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 34,227 miles
- Test number
- 714792648297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,240 miles (+4,601)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 31,240 miles
- Test number
- 911540747248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 26,639 miles
- Test number
- 832647036210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 BNL
- Does LX53 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BNL is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 BNL?
- The MOT on LX53 BNL is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 BNL done?
- LX53 BNL was recorded at 123,008 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,908 miles a year.
- Has LX53 BNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 BNL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX53 BNL 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 BNL find?
- LX53 BNL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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