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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LX53 BVBMOT history

LX53 BVB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LX53 BVB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,509 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BVB
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
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BVB was last recorded at 136,509 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 3,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,188 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,321 miles
Average per year
3,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,509 miles
  • 2025 – 133,188 miles
  • 2024 – 132,032 miles
  • 2023 – 130,867 miles
  • 2022 – 128,330 miles
  • 2021 – 126,125 miles
  • 2020 – 123,879 miles
  • 2019 – 122,178 miles
  • 2018 – 120,102 miles
  • 2017 – 117,401 miles
  • 2015 – 114,442 miles
  • 2014 – 111,322 miles
  • 2013 – 107,953 miles
  • 2012 – 104,908 miles
  • 2011 – 99,392 miles
  • 2010 – 93,989 miles
  • 2009 – 91,158 miles
  • 2008 – 85,525 miles
  • 2007 – 78,397 miles
  • 2006 – 59,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Left and right

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,509 miles (+3,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,509 miles
    Test number
    397387280546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Left and right

  2. Pass133,188 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,188 miles
    Test number
    638587346985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,184 miles (+1,152)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,184 miles
    Test number
    776946126521
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,032 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,032 miles
    Test number
    919525714496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail132,032 miles (+1,165)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,032 miles
    Test number
    784162265856
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass130,867 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    725169391528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,330 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,330 miles
    Test number
    994739124646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,125 miles
    Test number
    534160587029
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail126,125 miles (+2,246)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,125 miles
    Test number
    628113626670
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass123,879 miles (+1,701)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,879 miles
    Test number
    618938392434
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass122,178 miles (+2,076)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,178 miles
    Test number
    925789351913
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass120,102 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,102 miles
    Test number
    513076560128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,401 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,401 miles
    Test number
    732012198878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    454060586091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,442 miles (+3,120)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    909561044417
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass111,322 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,322 miles
    Test number
    657850944392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,953 miles
    Test number
    937005323347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,953 miles (+3,045)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,953 miles
    Test number
    119944823388
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass104,908 miles (+5,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,908 miles
    Test number
    315144632393
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass99,392 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    407355521464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,989 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    824393620377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,949 miles (+2,791)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    341159010309
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass91,158 miles (+5,633)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,158 miles
    Test number
    144146019330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    331859958285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,525 miles (+7,128)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    351069258496
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass78,397 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,397 miles
    Test number
    354283357415
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail78,295 miles (+19,170)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    103190857235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass59,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,125 miles
    Test number
    274236836287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,125 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,125 miles
    Test number
    914436236251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LX53 BVB

Does LX53 BVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BVB is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BVB?
The MOT on LX53 BVB is valid until 25 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 BVB done?
LX53 BVB was recorded at 136,509 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,974 miles a year.
Has LX53 BVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BVB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 BVB 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 BVB find?
LX53 BVB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; play in steering rack inner joint(s) left and right.

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