LB53OUE - VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 14 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 33 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
33
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
14
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 07 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 275,032 mi
Expires: 08 October 2026
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))
Failed - 07 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 275,031 mi
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
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 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
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory reverse lights not working
Failed - 06 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 244,279 mi
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 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
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 15 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 230,149 mi
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
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
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 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
Advisory Notices:
- 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 Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
Passed - 03 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 205,991 mi
Expires: 04 September 2019
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
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)
Failed - 05 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 203,838 mi
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
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 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
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 15 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 197,699 mi
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
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)
Failed - 09 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 188,589 mi
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
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 - 27 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,551 mi
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
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Passed - 04 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,125 mi
Expires: 03 June 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 02 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,096 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 04 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,810 mi
Expires: 03 June 2010
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)
Failed - 28 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,810 mi
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
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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.