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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

C5 LJJMOT history

C5 LJJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 298,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

C5 LJJ blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
298,129 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LJJ was last recorded at 298,129 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 5,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
292,830 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,299 miles
Average per year
12,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 298,129 miles
  • 2024 – 292,830 miles
  • 2023 – 286,899 miles
  • 2022 – 280,015 miles
  • 2021 – 277,243 miles
  • 2020 – 273,156 miles
  • 2019 – 268,314 miles
  • 2018 – 260,792 miles
  • 2017 – 253,716 miles
  • 2016 – 246,283 miles
  • 2015 – 235,871 miles
  • 2014 – 227,632 miles
  • 2013 – 206,684 miles
  • 2012 – 184,206 miles
  • 2011 – 161,506 miles
  • 2010 – 136,013 miles
  • 2009 – 119,838 miles
  • 2008 – 93,822 miles
  • 2007 – 72,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass298,129 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass298,129 miles (+5,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    298,129 miles
    Test number
    842563539689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass292,830 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    292,830 miles
    Test number
    864352464822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass286,899 miles (+6,884)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    286,899 miles
    Test number
    357352428719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass280,015 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    280,015 miles
    Test number
    308719184737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass277,243 miles (+597)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    277,243 miles
    Test number
    838549210657
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4 rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail276,646 miles (+3,490)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,646 miles
    Test number
    476579428336
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers offside and centre (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorMacpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play offside front top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorObligatory indirect vision device insecure offside (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror insecure offside (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt missing offside rear (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAbs wire insecure nearside front
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose insecure

  7. Pass273,156 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    273,156 miles
    Test number
    650896376574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail273,105 miles (+4,791)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,105 miles
    Test number
    843055018608
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass268,314 miles (+7,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    268,314 miles
    Test number
    109308366936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass260,792 miles (+7,076)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    260,792 miles
    Test number
    877332900430
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass253,716 miles (+7,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    253,716 miles
    Test number
    959839119813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass246,283 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    246,283 miles
    Test number
    806508778191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail246,242 miles (+10,371)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,242 miles
    Test number
    393594490640
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass235,871 miles (+8,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    235,871 miles
    Test number
    100340886864
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass227,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    227,632 miles
    Test number
    667835514371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail227,632 miles (+20,948)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,632 miles
    Test number
    836949204304
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass206,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    206,684 miles
    Test number
    989018903375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail206,684 miles (+22,478)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,684 miles
    Test number
    416482303487
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass184,206 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    184,206 miles
    Test number
    815461512344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust center and rear sections starting to deteriorate

  20. Fail184,206 miles (+22,700)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,206 miles
    Test number
    318381312305
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust center and rear sections starting to deteriorate

  21. Pass161,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    161,506 miles
    Test number
    259591111387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail161,506 miles (+25,493)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,506 miles
    Test number
    455091011424
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass136,013 miles (+16,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    173409890289
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass119,838 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    492763809400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil running down p.a.s pipe
    • NoteN/s mirror broken
    • NoteN/s washer jet weak

  25. Fail119,838 miles (+26,016)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    171793909369
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil running down p.a.s pipe
    • NoteN/s mirror broken
    • NoteN/s washer jet weak

  26. Pass93,822 miles (+21,389)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    93,822 miles
    Test number
    651364308301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads 4mm
    • NoteHand brake cable for off side rear brake caliper incorrectly fitted causing chaffing against shock absorber

  27. Pass72,433 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,433 miles
    Test number
    190062717359
    • NoteRear mudguard insecure
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

Questions about C5 LJJ

Does C5 LJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LJJ is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 LJJ?
The MOT on C5 LJJ is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LJJ done?
C5 LJJ was recorded at 298,129 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 12,503 miles a year.
Has C5 LJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LJJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 LJJ 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 LJJ find?
C5 LJJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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