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Volkswagen LT

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LX53 BVMMOT history

LX53 BVM is a blue diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,517 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BVM was last recorded at 84,517 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 7,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,802 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,715 miles
Average per year
2,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,517 miles
  • 2025 – 76,802 miles
  • 2024 – 75,924 miles
  • 2023 – 75,097 miles
  • 2022 – 74,276 miles
  • 2020 – 72,802 miles
  • 2019 – 72,253 miles
  • 2018 – 71,381 miles
  • 2015 – 70,463 miles
  • 2013 – 70,423 miles
  • 2012 – 68,283 miles
  • 2011 – 65,244 miles
  • 2009 – 53,538 miles
  • 2008 – 46,638 miles
  • 2007 – 38,208 miles
  • 2006 – 25,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,517 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,517 miles (+7,715)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,517 miles
    Test number
    651392537045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,802 miles (+878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,802 miles
    Test number
    700386592820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass75,924 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    909493412858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail75,924 miles (+827)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    171061858056
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread section
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,097 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    975335609999
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,095 miles (+819)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    449978228812
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass74,276 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    628431301026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,802 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,802 miles
    Test number
    907311312597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,253 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,253 miles
    Test number
    669109236260
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail72,253 miles (+872)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,253 miles
    Test number
    436546005584
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass71,381 miles (+918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    538891342270
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass70,463 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    688735215287
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteWater tanks could be secured to the underside of vehicle by better means

  13. Fail70,463 miles (+40)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    525535715264
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteWater tanks could be secured to the underside of vehicle by better means

  14. Fail70,423 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,423 miles
    Test number
    226229283446
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass70,423 miles (+2,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,423 miles
    Test number
    909079783176
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass68,283 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    866976602279
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass65,244 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,244 miles
    Test number
    395120111434
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear water tank fitted to underside of van should be secured by better means.
    • NoteOffside rear tow bar securing bolts are too short and should be replaced

  18. Fail65,244 miles (+11,706)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,244 miles
    Test number
    886190011237
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear water tank fitted to underside of van should be secured by better means.
    • NoteOffside rear tow bar securing bolts are too short and should be replaced

  19. Pass53,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,538 miles
    Test number
    102566549279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail53,538 miles (+6,900)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,538 miles
    Test number
    933336349207
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass46,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,638 miles
    Test number
    912924478286
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail46,638 miles (+8,430)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,638 miles
    Test number
    550654478215
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass38,208 miles (+12,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,208 miles
    Test number
    521167967280
    • NoteREAR SEATS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

  24. Pass25,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,848 miles
    Test number
    614173886200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BVM

Does LX53 BVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BVM is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BVM?
The MOT on LX53 BVM is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 BVM done?
LX53 BVM was recorded at 84,517 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,937 miles a year.
Has LX53 BVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BVM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LX53 BVM 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 BVM find?
LX53 BVM passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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