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LS54BTE
2004 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS54BTE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
18
Passes
15
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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103 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,901 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Under Vehicle Corrosion
2 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 176,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under Vehicle Corrosion
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
21 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 175,501 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 175,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 174,633 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S park brake weak
6 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 174,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S park brake weak
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
26 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,027 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- play at steering wheel
- Front chip in windscreen
25 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 173,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front chip in windscreen
- play at steering wheel
- Rear heat shield loose above back box
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front wipers smearing
- Front both front mounting points corroded
25 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,344 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,996 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2021 5 Jun 20268 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 170,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,598 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
26 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 164,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,774 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
3 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 157,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,488 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- os mirror cover broken
20 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- os mirror cover broken
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,460 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight brake judder from front
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 136,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- slight brake judder from front
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 128,641 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016 5 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,922 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015 5 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,915 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,659 MI
5 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,659 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2013 5 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,226 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 98,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,862 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 88,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,110 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202626 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 72,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 142,313 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202617 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 142,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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LS54BTE was registered on 2004-10-22
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