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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

C5 LFNMOT history

C5 LFN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

C5 LFN silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,255 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LFN was last recorded at 140,255 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,965 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,290 miles
Average per year
7,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,255 miles
  • 2025 – 137,965 miles
  • 2024 – 135,069 miles
  • 2023 – 131,941 miles
  • 2022 – 128,679 miles
  • 2021 – 119,878 miles
  • 2019 – 106,049 miles
  • 2018 – 93,734 miles
  • 2017 – 83,900 miles
  • 2016 – 73,372 miles
  • 2015 – 60,075 miles
  • 2014 – 44,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,255 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Management light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,255 miles (+2,290)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,255 miles
    Test number
    572429717648
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,965 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,965 miles
    Test number
    965646146678
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail137,938 miles (+2,869)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,938 miles
    Test number
    871454271759
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,069 miles
    Test number
    187652595095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Fail135,061 miles (+3,120)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,061 miles
    Test number
    320388019080
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  6. Pass131,941 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,941 miles
    Test number
    375485460020
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail131,928 miles (+3,249)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,928 miles
    Test number
    517184256753
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,679 miles (+8,801)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,679 miles
    Test number
    909135809387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,878 miles (+13,829)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,878 miles
    Test number
    431117699308
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass106,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    538198895323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,046 miles (+12,312)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    468484044042
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass93,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    597714173990
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  13. Fail93,734 miles (+9,834)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    793550068928
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  14. Pass83,900 miles (+10,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    366962628972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryManagement light on dash

  15. Pass73,372 miles (+13,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    546497339671
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryManagement light on dash

  16. Pass60,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    385250885091
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail60,073 miles (+15,491)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    468080785093
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,582 miles
    Test number
    526379574053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,578 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,578 miles
    Test number
    309729674098
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about C5 LFN

Does C5 LFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LFN is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LFN?
The MOT on C5 LFN is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LFN done?
C5 LFN was recorded at 140,255 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 7,597 miles a year.
Has C5 LFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LFN has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 LFN 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 C5 LFN find?
C5 LFN passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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