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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LX53 RZDMOT history

LX53 RZD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 229,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

LX53 RZD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
229,633 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 RZD
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
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 RZD was last recorded at 229,633 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 1,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,993 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,640 miles
Average per year
7,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 229,633 miles
  • 2022 – 227,993 miles
  • 2021 – 227,219 miles
  • 2019 – 220,458 miles
  • 2018 – 212,966 miles
  • 2017 – 205,351 miles
  • 2016 – 198,194 miles
  • 2015 – 193,122 miles
  • 2014 – 192,541 miles
  • 2013 – 190,052 miles
  • 2012 – 187,321 miles
  • 2011 – 180,736 miles
  • 2010 – 168,559 miles
  • 2009 – 151,302 miles
  • 2008 – 139,556 miles
  • 2007 – 122,943 miles
  • 2006 – 99,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,633 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Advise play in both inner track rods nsf and osf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Osr rear discs very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,633 miles (+1,640)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    229,633 miles
    Test number
    979243191771
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass227,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    227,993 miles
    Test number
    768860267866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail227,993 miles (+774)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,993 miles
    Test number
    376300312038
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect & offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass227,219 miles (+6,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    227,219 miles
    Test number
    179316964721
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along wishbone (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass220,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    220,458 miles
    Test number
    688101596871
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail220,454 miles (+7,488)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,454 miles
    Test number
    395310206506
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass212,966 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    212,966 miles
    Test number
    406241956384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Fail212,962 miles (+7,611)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,962 miles
    Test number
    635143637806
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass205,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    205,351 miles
    Test number
    894641686422
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail205,351 miles (+7,157)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,351 miles
    Test number
    232120659228
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass198,194 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    198,194 miles
    Test number
    473594611668
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in both inner track rods nsf and osf
    • AdvisoryOsr rear discs very corroded

  12. Fail198,190 miles (+5,068)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,190 miles
    Test number
    967423510298
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise osr tyre cut close to cords and perishes
    • AdvisoryAdvise play in both inner track rods nsf and osf
    • AdvisoryOsr rear discs very corroded

  13. Pass193,122 miles (+581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    193,122 miles
    Test number
    143800548492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass192,541 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    192,541 miles
    Test number
    317388124205
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail192,541 miles (+2,489)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,541 miles
    Test number
    535165524240
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass190,052 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    190,052 miles
    Test number
    757070523239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass187,321 miles (+6,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    187,321 miles
    Test number
    595666622249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass180,736 miles (+12,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    180,736 miles
    Test number
    868620481171
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut not exposing cords

  19. Pass168,559 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    168,559 miles
    Test number
    250337980485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail168,559 miles (+17,257)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,559 miles
    Test number
    702567780130
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass151,302 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    151,302 miles
    Test number
    213568389487
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail151,302 miles (+11,746)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,302 miles
    Test number
    551498589138
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside slide door lower runner defective

  23. Pass139,556 miles (+16,613)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    139,556 miles
    Test number
    802793108277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass122,943 miles (+23,538)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    122,943 miles
    Test number
    314930797113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,405 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    99,405 miles
    Test number
    383580076253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about LX53 RZD

Does LX53 RZD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 RZD expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 RZD?
The MOT on LX53 RZD expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 RZD done?
LX53 RZD was recorded at 229,633 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 7,903 miles a year.
Has LX53 RZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 RZD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 RZD 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 RZD find?
LX53 RZD passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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