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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

LX54 EFVMOT history

LX54 EFV is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 229,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

LX54 EFV black 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 2025
Mileage
229,564 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 EFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 EFV was last recorded at 229,564 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 4,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,192 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,372 miles
Average per year
11,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 229,564 miles
  • 2023 – 225,192 miles
  • 2021 – 220,362 miles
  • 2020 – 213,284 miles
  • 2019 – 197,385 miles
  • 2018 – 187,973 miles
  • 2017 – 170,402 miles
  • 2015 – 146,142 miles
  • 2013 – 110,524 miles
  • 2012 – 101,140 miles
  • 2011 – 83,409 miles
  • 2010 – 57,777 miles
  • 2009 – 53,451 miles
  • 2008 – 44,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,564 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,564 miles (+4,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    229,564 miles
    Test number
    126846847808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass225,192 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    225,192 miles
    Test number
    751090502427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass220,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    220,362 miles
    Test number
    855797300787
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail220,362 miles (+7,078)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,362 miles
    Test number
    402140690086
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass213,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    213,284 miles
    Test number
    781194603111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail213,284 miles (+15,899)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,284 miles
    Test number
    200928320947
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass197,385 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    197,385 miles
    Test number
    729234662146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail197,384 miles (+9,411)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,384 miles
    Test number
    395115733854
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass187,973 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    187,973 miles
    Test number
    507441669925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail187,973 miles (+17,571)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,973 miles
    Test number
    450924970253
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass170,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    170,402 miles
    Test number
    487622466940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail170,402 miles (+24,260)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,402 miles
    Test number
    289389781041
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
  13. Pass146,142 miles (+16,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    146,142 miles
    Test number
    533385050077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,430 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,430 miles
    Test number
    136056315497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,389 miles (+18,865)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,389 miles
    Test number
    896484615089
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass110,524 miles (+9,384)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,524 miles
    Test number
    447765063466
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear baby seats fitted
  17. Pass101,140 miles (+17,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,140 miles
    Test number
    639706362307
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass83,409 miles (+25,632)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,409 miles
    Test number
    796523851312
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAll rear seat are not present at the tome of test
  19. Pass57,777 miles (+4,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,777 miles
    Test number
    191164840248
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  20. Pass53,451 miles (+2,941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,451 miles
    Test number
    510808719210
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass50,510 miles (+6,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,510 miles
    Test number
    524086689097
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Pass44,234 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,234 miles
    Test number
    361431028413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    843508418090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 EFV

Does LX54 EFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 EFV expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 EFV?
The MOT on LX54 EFV expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 EFV done?
LX54 EFV was recorded at 229,564 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 11,982 miles a year.
Has LX54 EFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 EFV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LX54 EFV 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 EFV find?
LX54 EFV passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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