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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LX54 EFPMOT history

LX54 EFP is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LX54 EFP black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,190 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 EFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 EFP was last recorded at 114,190 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,175 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,190 miles
  • 2024 – 103,726 miles
  • 2023 – 94,120 miles
  • 2022 – 76,709 miles
  • 2021 – 70,765 miles
  • 2019 – 62,201 miles
  • 2018 – 61,589 miles
  • 2017 – 59,033 miles
  • 2016 – 54,717 miles
  • 2015 – 52,478 miles
  • 2014 – 47,870 miles
  • 2013 – 43,113 miles
  • 2012 – 38,503 miles
  • 2011 – 34,974 miles
  • 2010 – 30,961 miles
  • 2009 – 25,527 miles
  • 2008 – 19,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,190 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit 0.80

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,190 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    661787694257
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail114,175 miles (+10,449)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,175 miles
    Test number
    566009123901
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,726 miles
    Test number
    687325501982
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail103,726 miles (+9,606)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,726 miles
    Test number
    417405461426
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,120 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    151340985183
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail94,035 miles (+7,108)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,035 miles
    Test number
    937745794148
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass86,927 miles (+10,218)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    883481968041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,709 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    708152011135
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  9. Fail76,693 miles (+5,928)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,693 miles
    Test number
    918867599071
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  10. Pass70,765 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,765 miles
    Test number
    789696591541
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail70,761 miles (+14)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    508128497110
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail70,747 miles (+27)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    185669414156
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split, still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Fail70,720 miles (+8,519)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,720 miles
    Test number
    528851349298
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass62,201 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,201 miles
    Test number
    146761858381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,589 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    977944898872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,033 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    908662928499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,717 miles (+2,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,717 miles
    Test number
    416353150798
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower seat base has hole with metal frame showing
  18. Pass52,478 miles (+4,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,478 miles
    Test number
    382158945344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass47,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,870 miles
    Test number
    555638604343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,870 miles (+4,757)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,870 miles
    Test number
    455703704346
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  21. Pass43,113 miles (+4,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,113 miles
    Test number
    379655283282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass38,503 miles (+3,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,503 miles
    Test number
    446189972277
    • NoteOIL level checked all ok
  23. Pass34,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,974 miles
    Test number
    769170301381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,974 miles (+4,013)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,974 miles
    Test number
    995270201306
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  25. Fail30,961 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,961 miles
    Test number
    721160380213
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNear side rear upper stop lamp led is faulty
  26. Pass30,961 miles (+5,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,961 miles
    Test number
    933890880273
    • NoteNear side rear upper stop lamp led is faulty
  27. Pass25,527 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,527 miles
    Test number
    110717469237
    • NoteSpare wheel tyre tread below limit
    • NoteUneven wear to near side rear tyre
  28. Fail25,518 miles (+5,924)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,518 miles
    Test number
    130865869257
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteSpare wheel tyre tread below limit
    • NoteUneven wear to near side rear tyre
  29. Pass19,594 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,594 miles
    Test number
    920563188114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror has a slightly smaller over glass attatched

Questions about LX54 EFP

Does LX54 EFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 EFP is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX54 EFP?
The MOT on LX54 EFP is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 EFP done?
LX54 EFP was recorded at 114,190 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 5,427 miles a year.
Has LX54 EFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 EFP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX54 EFP 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 LX54 EFP find?
LX54 EFP passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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