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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LX53 RYUMOT history

LX53 RYU is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
131,357 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 RYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 RYU was last recorded at 131,357 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 9,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,343 miles · 27 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
9,014 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,357 miles
  • 2021 – 122,343 miles
  • 2020 – 119,666 miles
  • 2019 – 117,407 miles
  • 2018 – 115,669 miles
  • 2017 – 115,375 miles
  • 2016 – 115,113 miles
  • 2015 – 114,739 miles
  • 2014 – 114,360 miles
  • 2013 – 113,908 miles
  • 2012 – 113,353 miles
  • 2011 – 112,369 miles
  • 2009 – 110,510 miles
  • 2008 – 109,745 miles
  • 2007 – 101,596 miles
  • 2006 – 83,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,357 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,357 miles (+9,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,357 miles
    Test number
    427570907205
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass122,343 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,343 miles
    Test number
    669201211048
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Fail122,343 miles (+2,677)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,343 miles
    Test number
    446272200470
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass119,666 miles (+2,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,666 miles
    Test number
    726839326536
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass117,407 miles (+1,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,407 miles
    Test number
    973179247454
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass115,669 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,669 miles
    Test number
    726569930258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail115,660 miles (+285)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,660 miles
    Test number
    683042287646
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass115,375 miles (+262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,375 miles
    Test number
    696608491908
    • AdvisoryFront both front shocks have slight play in bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has minor age cracks
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber starting to wear through
    • AdvisoryImmobilizer warning light flashing
  9. Pass115,113 miles (+374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,113 miles
    Test number
    291161103099
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre
  10. Pass114,739 miles (+379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,739 miles
    Test number
    800033016661
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass114,360 miles (+452)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,360 miles
    Test number
    395534934201
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteAmber warning light flash
    • NoteNearside belt retracting poor
  12. Pass113,908 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,908 miles
    Test number
    328241843207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,353 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,353 miles
    Test number
    529241852233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,369 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    112,369 miles
    Test number
    575759551270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,362 miles2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    916104741212
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    694069120249
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack arms
  17. Pass110,510 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    110,510 miles
    Test number
    482683329258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,505 miles (+760)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,505 miles
    Test number
    620942529238
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Pass109,745 miles (+17)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    109,745 miles
    Test number
    901552448240
    • 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)
    • NoteCut nearside front tyre not to cords
    • NoteTravel on handbrake just meets requirments
  20. Fail109,728 miles (+8,132)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,728 miles
    Test number
    770421638240
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteCut nearside front tyre not to cords
    • NoteTravel on handbrake just meets requirments
  21. Pass101,596 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    101,596 miles
    Test number
    751486237210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,587 miles (+18,370)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,587 miles
    Test number
    223563937231
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass83,217 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    280933646294
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  24. Fail83,211 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    363951146271
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LX53 RYU

Does LX53 RYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 RYU expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 RYU?
The MOT on LX53 RYU expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 RYU done?
LX53 RYU was recorded at 131,357 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has LX53 RYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 RYU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LX53 RYU 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 RYU find?
LX53 RYU passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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