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Volkswagen Transporter

Brown · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

C5 LVXMOT history

C5 LVX is a brown diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 241,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

C5 LVX brown Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
241,505 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LVX was last recorded at 241,505 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2009: 104,574 miles, lower than 173,768 miles on 3 Sept 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
241,499 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 241,505 miles
  • 2024 – 235,973 miles
  • 2023 – 227,041 miles
  • 2022 – 216,793 miles
  • 2021 – 200,488 miles
  • 2020 – 189,985 miles
  • 2019 – 181,761 miles
  • 2018 – 172,531 miles
  • 2017 – 166,453 miles
  • 2016 – 158,496 miles
  • 2015 – 148,523 miles
  • 2014 – 139,377 miles
  • 2013 – 133,725 miles
  • 2012 – 128,118 miles
  • 2011 – 118,833 miles
  • 2010 – 112,567 miles
  • 2009 – 104,574 miles
  • 2008 – 173,768 miles
  • 2007 – 134,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,505 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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,505 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    241,505 miles
    Test number
    509738709125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail241,499 miles (+5,526)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,499 miles
    Test number
    527045070217
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass235,973 miles (+8,932)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    235,973 miles
    Test number
    406039170033
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Pass227,041 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    227,041 miles
    Test number
    739683496852
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  5. Fail227,041 miles (+10,248)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,041 miles
    Test number
    185209243332
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  6. Pass216,793 miles (+16,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    216,793 miles
    Test number
    389765973353
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  7. Pass200,488 miles (+1,452)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    200,488 miles
    Test number
    928317270366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  8. Fail199,036 miles (+9,051)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,036 miles
    Test number
    122114579493
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  9. Pass189,985 miles (+8,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    189,985 miles
    Test number
    227224657096
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect

  10. Pass181,761 miles (+9,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    181,761 miles
    Test number
    761063728530
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass172,531 miles (+6,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    172,531 miles
    Test number
    184745747168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass166,453 miles (+7,957)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    166,453 miles
    Test number
    462340390498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,496 miles (+479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    158,496 miles
    Test number
    481860806236
    • AdvisoryVehicle wiring loom in poor condition

  14. Fail158,017 miles (+9,494)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,017 miles
    Test number
    390927440448
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f bottom inner bushes slight play
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play

  15. Pass148,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    148,523 miles
    Test number
    657137015209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Fail148,523 miles (+9,146)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,523 miles
    Test number
    916667115211
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  17. Pass139,377 miles (+5,652)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,377 miles
    Test number
    626768084133
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorating

  18. Pass133,725 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    133,725 miles
    Test number
    407410813244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,648 miles (+5,530)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,648 miles
    Test number
    625497993189
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass128,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,118 miles
    Test number
    289388082433
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail128,118 miles (+9,285)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,118 miles
    Test number
    737888582172
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass118,833 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    495312461197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail118,814 miles (+6,247)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,814 miles
    Test number
    878341661178
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass112,567 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,567 miles
    Test number
    244569970158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass104,574 miles (-69,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,574 miles
    Test number
    653591889138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass173,768 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    173,768 miles
    Test number
    832257048207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail172,458 miles (+38,382)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,458 miles
    Test number
    741270748213
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  28. Pass134,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    134,076 miles
    Test number
    202576727262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LVX

Does C5 LVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LVX is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 LVX?
The MOT on C5 LVX is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LVX done?
C5 LVX was recorded at 241,505 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 5,844 miles a year.
Has C5 LVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LVX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 LVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 LVX find?
C5 LVX passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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