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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LX53 BOJMOT history

LX53 BOJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 218,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LX53 BOJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
218,956 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BOJ
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 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BOJ was last recorded at 218,956 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 10,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,916 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,040 miles
Average per year
8,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,956 miles
  • 2025 – 208,916 miles
  • 2023 – 189,875 miles
  • 2022 – 188,367 miles
  • 2021 – 187,649 miles
  • 2020 – 186,284 miles
  • 2019 – 183,011 miles
  • 2018 – 179,689 miles
  • 2017 – 175,430 miles
  • 2016 – 168,904 miles
  • 2015 – 160,199 miles
  • 2014 – 149,115 miles
  • 2012 – 130,144 miles
  • 2011 – 119,702 miles
  • 2010 – 107,608 miles
  • 2009 – 94,900 miles
  • 2008 – 83,280 miles
  • 2007 – 70,828 miles
  • 2006 – 48,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • The engine oil level is on the minimum!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front tyre on 2-3mil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre has deep cut on outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    218,956 miles
    Test number
    779597679839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail218,956 miles (+10,040)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,956 miles
    Test number
    876381081781
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe mount holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass208,916 miles (+19,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    208,916 miles
    Test number
    310726142974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,875 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,875 miles
    Test number
    641604801646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,367 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,367 miles
    Test number
    586628884368
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  6. Fail188,338 miles (+689)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,338 miles
    Test number
    494534795963
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached no longer connected! (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent engine rattle noise at idle!
    • AdvisoryThe engine oil level is on the minimum!

  7. Pass187,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    187,649 miles
    Test number
    284931528684
    • AdvisoryBoth reverse lights are inoperative!
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail187,649 miles (+1,365)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,649 miles
    Test number
    912873645603
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working 239 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth reverse lights are inoperative!
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass186,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    186,284 miles
    Test number
    353051181687
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryThe engine oil level is on the minimum!

  10. Fail186,284 miles (+3,273)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,284 miles
    Test number
    171231683556
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryThe engine oil level is on the minimum!

  11. Pass183,011 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    183,011 miles
    Test number
    767214605268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2-3mil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has deep cut on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  12. Fail182,978 miles (+3,289)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,978 miles
    Test number
    327733407554
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2-3mil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has deep cut on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  13. Pass179,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    179,689 miles
    Test number
    821017952968
    • AdvisoryThe brake pedal anti-slip rubber is worn replacement advised!
    • AdvisoryThe off side front tyre outer tread / wall is damaged!

  14. Fail179,689 miles (+4,259)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,689 miles
    Test number
    118861224580
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryThe brake pedal anti-slip rubber is worn replacement advised!
    • AdvisoryThe off side front tyre outer tread / wall is damaged!

  15. Pass175,430 miles (+126)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    175,430 miles
    Test number
    560598270015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryBrakes only just passed on efficiency
    • AdvisoryUndertrays
    • AdvisoryVehicle rear panel badly corroded

  16. Fail175,304 miles (+6,400)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,304 miles
    Test number
    260259617174
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deep cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryBrakes only just passed on efficiency
    • AdvisoryUndertrays
    • AdvisoryVehicle rear panel badly corroded

  17. Pass168,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    168,904 miles
    Test number
    883284023969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail168,904 miles (+8,705)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,904 miles
    Test number
    806628597700
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass160,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    160,199 miles
    Test number
    366818095169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail160,199 miles (+11,084)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,199 miles
    Test number
    647098195115
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass149,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,115 miles
    Test number
    378962694161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail149,115 miles (+18,971)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,115 miles
    Test number
    586012294131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Fail130,144 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,144 miles
    Test number
    139234282248
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass130,144 miles (+10,442)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,144 miles
    Test number
    448004482284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    119,702 miles
    Test number
    417098611410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail119,702 miles (+12,094)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,702 miles
    Test number
    437138811338
    • FailureNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass107,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    107,608 miles
    Test number
    203481790226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail107,608 miles (+12,708)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,608 miles
    Test number
    342921690444
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass94,900 miles (+11,620)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,900 miles
    Test number
    124543679261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass83,280 miles (+12,452)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,280 miles
    Test number
    191098398284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass70,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,828 miles
    Test number
    331054677217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail70,828 miles (+22,048)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,828 miles
    Test number
    322111177474
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass48,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,780 miles
    Test number
    734004046282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BOJ

Does LX53 BOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BOJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BOJ?
The MOT on LX53 BOJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 BOJ done?
LX53 BOJ was recorded at 218,956 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,768 miles a year.
Has LX53 BOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BOJ has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 BOJ 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 BOJ find?
LX53 BOJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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