
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T553 LJNMOT history
T553 LJN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 279,473 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 279,473 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,958 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T553 LJN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T553 LJN was last recorded at 279,473 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 1,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 278,208 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,265 miles
- Average per year
- 4,958 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 279,473 miles
- 2025 – 278,208 miles
- 2024 – 276,552 miles
- 2023 – 274,507 miles
- 2022 – 274,375 miles
- 2021 – 272,409 miles
- 2019 – 272,233 miles
- 2018 – 271,703 miles
- 2017 – 270,703 miles
- 2016 – 263,374 miles
- 2015 – 258,689 miles
- 2014 – 250,278 miles
- 2012 – 248,861 miles
- 2011 – 243,336 miles
- 2010 – 237,847 miles
- 2009 – 222,343 miles
- 2008 – 206,527 miles
- 2007 – 198,756 miles
- 2006 – 177,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass279,473 miles (+1,265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 279,473 miles
- Test number
- 649781030149
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass278,208 miles (+1,656)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 278,208 miles
- Test number
- 332076403114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass276,552 miles (+2,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 276,552 miles
- Test number
- 932727106854
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass274,507 miles (+132)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 274,507 miles
- Test number
- 966638145703
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of general corrosion
Fail274,375 miles (+1,966)9 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,375 miles
- Test number
- 331039892095
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel leaking from pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch area corroded front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe connecting to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Forward and rear inner wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass272,409 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 272,409 miles
- Test number
- 755222486029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding
Fail272,409 miles (+176)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,409 miles
- Test number
- 281690195069
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and Rear suspension components corroded and underside of vehicle has corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass272,233 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 272,233 miles
- Test number
- 847011725702
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx and road wheel rim has slight damage to alloy (5.2.3 (e))
Fail272,233 miles (+530)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,233 miles
- Test number
- 415643659168
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to front bumper panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx and road wheel rim has slight damage to alloy (5.2.3 (e))
Pass271,703 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 271,703 miles
- Test number
- 894759911920
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f sill and inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle corroded
Fail271,703 miles (+1,000)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 271,703 miles
- Test number
- 185223824973
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative n/s not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f sill and inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle corroded
Pass270,703 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 270,703 miles
- Test number
- 686955664579
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged but reinforcement not visible
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail270,703 miles (+7,329)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,703 miles
- Test number
- 674799412779
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged but reinforcement not visible
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryIntercooler pipe disconnected
- AdvisoryResidue of oil on underside of engine
Pass263,374 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 263,374 miles
- Test number
- 628691252988
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail263,374 miles (+4,685)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,374 miles
- Test number
- 415915768103
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass258,689 miles (+8,411)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 258,689 miles
- Test number
- 605638215192
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSlight corrosion on o/s sill
Pass250,278 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 250,278 miles
- Test number
- 405137694025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail250,271 miles (+1,410)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,271 miles
- Test number
- 527998784029
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass248,861 miles (+49)6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 248,861 miles
- Test number
- 878348442299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnable to test rear seat belts
Fail248,812 miles (+5,476)1 dangerous8 failures8 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,812 miles
- Test number
- 406521032201
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear brake discs badly corroded
- NoteRear brakes juddering slightly
- NoteUnable to test rear seat belts
Pass243,336 miles (+6)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 243,336 miles
- Test number
- 406316391087
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges. Small Amount Of Internal Free Play In N/S End Of Steering Rack. Both Rear Brakes Corroded.
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Fail243,330 miles (+5,483)9 failures6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,330 miles
- Test number
- 117384891039
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges. Small Amount Of Internal Free Play In N/S End Of Steering Rack. Both Rear Brakes Corroded.
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass237,847 miles (+15,504)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 237,847 miles
- Test number
- 793157660095
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass222,343 miles (+15,816)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 222,343 miles
- Test number
- 351052169053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,527 miles (+7,771)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 206,527 miles
- Test number
- 820367258034
- NoteOffside front door difficult to unlock
Pass198,756 miles (+88)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 198,756 miles
- Test number
- 412091467091
- NoteNearside front rear view cracked
Fail198,668 miles (+21,201)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,668 miles
- Test number
- 174818057412
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteNearside mirror cracked
Pass177,467 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 177,467 miles
- Test number
- 974259956042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T553 LJN
- Does T553 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T553 LJN is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T553 LJN?
- The MOT on T553 LJN is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T553 LJN done?
- T553 LJN was recorded at 279,473 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 4,958 miles a year.
- Has T553 LJN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T553 LJN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T553 LJN 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 T553 LJN find?
- T553 LJN passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside inner cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step; offside inner cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step.
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