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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

5869 LJMOT history

5869 LJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 241,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

5869 LJ black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
241,227 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5869 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5869 LJ was last recorded at 241,227 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 8,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,977 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,250 miles
Average per year
10,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,227 miles
  • 2025 – 232,977 miles
  • 2024 – 224,126 miles
  • 2023 – 216,249 miles
  • 2022 – 208,522 miles
  • 2021 – 199,900 miles
  • 2020 – 193,020 miles
  • 2019 – 183,912 miles
  • 2018 – 176,134 miles
  • 2017 – 166,517 miles
  • 2016 – 157,247 miles
  • 2015 – 149,786 miles
  • 2014 – 139,823 miles
  • 2013 – 130,187 miles
  • 2012 – 120,919 miles
  • 2011 – 114,588 miles
  • 2010 – 101,404 miles
  • 2009 – 86,431 miles
  • 2008 – 72,345 miles
  • 2007 – 52,425 miles
  • 2006 – 40,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,227 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,227 miles (+8,250)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    241,227 miles
    Test number
    510564960961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass232,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    232,977 miles
    Test number
    276317759737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail232,977 miles (+8,851)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,977 miles
    Test number
    497228938240
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass224,126 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    224,126 miles
    Test number
    943443632383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass216,249 miles (+7,727)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    216,249 miles
    Test number
    753146235473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass208,522 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    208,522 miles
    Test number
    870252669043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass199,900 miles (+6,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    199,900 miles
    Test number
    808205314306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass193,020 miles (+9,108)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    193,020 miles
    Test number
    587521050230
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

  9. Pass183,912 miles (+7,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    183,912 miles
    Test number
    128351642587
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded on welds

  10. Pass176,134 miles (+9,617)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,134 miles
    Test number
    128479552131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass166,517 miles (+9,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    166,517 miles
    Test number
    537448310104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass157,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    157,247 miles
    Test number
    292283704276
    • AdvisoryFront Lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail157,247 miles (+7,461)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,247 miles
    Test number
    879038810802
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass149,786 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,786 miles
    Test number
    268683045019
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail149,786 miles (+9,963)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,786 miles
    Test number
    179143045404
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass139,823 miles (+110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    139,823 miles
    Test number
    698509654073
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail139,713 miles (+9,526)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,713 miles
    Test number
    936687454008
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass130,187 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,187 miles
    Test number
    317445433048
    • NoteStonr chips in front screen

  19. Fail130,185 miles (+9,266)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,185 miles
    Test number
    216425333034
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in both front inner steering rack joints
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteStonr chips in front screen

  20. Pass120,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,919 miles
    Test number
    779433662069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail120,919 miles (+6,331)7 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,919 miles
    Test number
    956582762062
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer mounting rubber not connected,exhaust system still secure

  22. Pass114,588 miles (+13,184)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,588 miles
    Test number
    885042791129
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cut

  23. Pass101,404 miles (+14,973)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,404 miles
    Test number
    280079080484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,431 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    241154079430
    • Repaired at testWindscreen 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)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass86,431 miles (+14,086)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    433984079140
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass72,345 miles (+19,920)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    153337498199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,425 miles (+12,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    921092797112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,139 miles
    Test number
    620043996135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5869 LJ

What vehicle is registration 5869 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5869 LJ on a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jul 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5869 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5869 LJ is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5869 LJ?
The MOT on 5869 LJ is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5869 LJ done?
5869 LJ was recorded at 241,227 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 10,259 miles a year.
Has 5869 LJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5869 LJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on 5869 LJ 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 5869 LJ find?
5869 LJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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