LB53OUE - VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

MOT: Valid

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Vehicle Overview

Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Model

TRANSPORTER

Colour

Silver

Year

2004

First Registered

January 2004

First Used

23 January 2004

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

1896 cc

Engine Size

1896 cc

Fuel Type

Diesel

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

0 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

May 01, 2026

Type Approval

Last V5C

31/10/2021

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 33 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 07 October 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 275,032 mi

Expires: 08 October 2026

Minors: 1 Advisories: 2

Failed - 07 October 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 275,031 mi

Major: 5 Minors: 1 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Major Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Passed - 03 October 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 255,408 mi

Expires: 08 October 2025

Minors: 1 Advisories: 5

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Failed - 02 October 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 255,408 mi

Major: 6 Minors: 1 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Major Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Major Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed - 09 October 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 244,290 mi

Expires: 08 October 2024

Advisories: 3

Failed - 06 October 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 244,279 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory oil level on min
Advisory reverse lights not working
Advisory Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Failed - 22 September 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 243,857 mi

Major: 12 Advisories: 8

Major Defects:

Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Major Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Major Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory oil level on min
Advisory reverse lights not working
Advisory Offside Rear door does not open
Advisory Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively red in colour (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passed - 15 September 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 230,149 mi

Expires: 19 September 2023

Advisories: 1

Failed - 15 September 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 230,149 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passed - 20 September 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 217,834 mi

Expires: 19 September 2022

Minors: 1 Advisories: 5

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory front strut top bearings slightly stiff
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passed - 14 September 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 211,420 mi

Expires: 13 September 2021

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory front strut top bearings slightly stiff
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory headlamp beam patterns slightly poor

Failed - 14 September 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 211,420 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 7

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory front strut top bearings slightly stiff
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory headlamp beam patterns slightly poor

Passed - 05 September 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 208,949 mi

Expires: 04 September 2020

Advisories: 4

Passed - 03 September 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 205,991 mi

Expires: 04 September 2019

Minors: 1 Advisories: 5

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory parts of exhaust deteriorating
Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory o/s and n/s/f tyres devoid of tread on inner edges
Advisory front inner disc pads getting low
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passed - 05 September 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 203,838 mi

Expires: 04 September 2018

Advisories: 6

Failed - 05 September 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 203,838 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Major Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory b/pad warning light on
Advisory Oil leak
Advisory centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated
Advisory o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges
Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Passed - 31 August 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 200,576 mi

Expires: 30 August 2017

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory brake pad warning light on
Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Advisory o/s and n/s/f strut top mounts worn
Advisory parts of exhaust deteriorated

Failed - 31 August 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 200,576 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 7

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Major front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory brake pad warning light on
Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Advisory o/s and n/s/f strut top mounts worn
Advisory parts of exhaust deteriorated

Passed - 22 July 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 197,717 mi

Expires: 11 August 2016

Advisories: 1

Failed - 15 July 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 197,699 mi

Major: 6 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Major Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Major Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passed - 12 August 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 188,589 mi

Expires: 11 August 2015

Advisories: 2

Failed - 09 August 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 188,589 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passed - 03 July 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 166,930 mi

Expires: 02 July 2014

Advisories: 4

Failed - 27 June 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 166,551 mi

Major: 6 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Major Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Major Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Failed - 15 June 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 150,347 mi

Passed - 15 June 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 150,347 mi

Expires: 14 June 2013

Passed - 07 June 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 130,247 mi

Expires: 06 June 2012

Advisories: 4

Passed - 04 June 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 117,125 mi

Expires: 03 June 2011

Advisories: 1

Failed - 02 June 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 117,096 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 1

Passed - 04 June 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 97,810 mi

Expires: 03 June 2010

Advisories: 3

Failed - 28 May 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 97,810 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passed - 28 May 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 66,106 mi

Expires: 29 May 2009

Advisories: 1

Passed - 30 May 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 45,957 mi

Expires: 29 May 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for LB53OUE?

The MOT expires on 08 October 2026.

What is the tax status of LB53OUE?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.

What are the specifications of LB53OUE?

This is a 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of LB53OUE?

This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.