BU54LUV - VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
31
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
14
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 01 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 216,216 mi
Expires: 31 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 01 April 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 216,216 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not connected (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 07 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 216,214 mi
Expires: 06 March 2025
Passed - 14 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 208,665 mi
Expires: 21 January 2023
Failed - 11 January 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 208,657 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 22 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 195,508 mi
Expires: 21 January 2022
Failed - 19 January 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 195,501 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 182,783 mi
Expires: 13 January 2021
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 spare wheel carrier slightly loose
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 10 January 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 182,691 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Major Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 spare wheel carrier slightly loose
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 14 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,908 mi
Expires: 13 January 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pad warning light on
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed - 09 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,908 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Major Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pad warning light on
- Advisory Offside Front Inner CV boot split
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed - 04 January 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,893 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper seized (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 04 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,807 mi
Expires: 03 January 2019
Passed - 18 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,294 mi
Expires: 17 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,720 mi
Expires: 13 July 2017
Failed - 11 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,691 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Major Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle mounts broken and trapped under front roll bar (2.3.2)
- Major Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported support bracket broken away from arm (3.6.B.1)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Advisory Offside Rear pad sensor wire insecure
- Advisory Offside Rear abs sensor wire rubbing on wheel
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 10 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,605 mi
Expires: 13 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed - 07 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,515 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 14 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,243 mi
Expires: 13 July 2015
Failed - 14 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,243 mi
Failed - 18 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,079 mi
Passed - 18 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,079 mi
Expires: 17 May 2014
Passed - 27 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,646 mi
Expires: 26 April 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Failed - 27 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,646 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Passed - 19 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,204 mi
Expires: 18 April 2012
Failed - 13 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,200 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failed - 25 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,011 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Major Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 05 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,705 mi
Expires: 04 November 2010
Passed - 16 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,670 mi
Expires: 23 October 2009
Passed - 24 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,032 mi
Expires: 23 October 2008
Failed - 24 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,032 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BU54LUV?
The MOT expires on 31 March 2026.
What is the tax status of BU54LUV?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of BU54LUV?
This is a 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BU54LUV?
This vehicle produces 208 g/km of CO2 emissions.