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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

C5 LYSMOT history

C5 LYS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

C5 LYS grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,856 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LYS was last recorded at 118,856 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,856 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,856 miles
  • 2025 – 113,104 miles
  • 2024 – 108,058 miles
  • 2023 – 103,447 miles
  • 2022 – 99,863 miles
  • 2021 – 94,712 miles
  • 2020 – 90,654 miles
  • 2019 – 86,172 miles
  • 2018 – 80,118 miles
  • 2017 – 70,919 miles
  • 2016 – 61,282 miles
  • 2015 – 41,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,856 miles
    Test number
    607724979636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail118,856 miles (+5,752)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,856 miles
    Test number
    692308249999
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,104 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,104 miles
    Test number
    250306283852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,102 miles (+5,044)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    879872334728
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,058 miles (+4,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,058 miles
    Test number
    935874715685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass103,447 miles (+3,584)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,447 miles
    Test number
    155459461482
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass99,863 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,863 miles
    Test number
    552124409822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    340381052330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail94,712 miles (+4,058)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    562465120692
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrl lights not working

  10. Pass90,654 miles (+4,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,654 miles
    Test number
    871661035612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to were markers in middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass86,172 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,172 miles
    Test number
    470607219969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,118 miles (+9,199)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,118 miles
    Test number
    263682332164
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom ball joint cover perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass70,919 miles (+9,637)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    463200646081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,282 miles (+19,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    806489417665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,637 miles (+67)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    846242075095
    • NoteSERVICE LIGHT ON

  16. Fail41,570 miles2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    676851675038
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE NOISE ON APPLICATION
    • NoteSERVICE LIGHT ON

Questions about C5 LYS

Does C5 LYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LYS is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LYS?
The MOT on C5 LYS is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LYS done?
C5 LYS was recorded at 118,856 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,792 miles a year.
Has C5 LYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LYS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 LYS 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 LYS find?
C5 LYS passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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