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Volkswagen LT

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc

C5 TYRMOT history

C5 TYR is a red diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 17 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

C5 TYR red Volkswagen Lt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Lt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
173,307 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 TYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 TYR was last recorded at 173,307 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2011: 98,467 miles, lower than 98,646 miles on 1 Sept 2011.

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
171,846 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,461 miles
Average per year
6,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,307 miles
  • 2023 – 171,846 miles
  • 2022 – 165,087 miles
  • 2021 – 160,327 miles
  • 2020 – 155,986 miles
  • 2019 – 148,488 miles
  • 2018 – 144,603 miles
  • 2017 – 140,789 miles
  • 2016 – 139,158 miles
  • 2015 – 136,071 miles
  • 2013 – 126,463 miles
  • 2012 – 115,647 miles
  • 2011 – 98,467 miles
  • 2010 – 80,261 miles
  • 2009 – 61,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,307 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,307 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    173,307 miles
    Test number
    470078384483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,846 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    171,846 miles
    Test number
    264301008987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,087 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    165,087 miles
    Test number
    295998500362
    • 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))

  4. Fail165,085 miles (+4,758)2 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,085 miles
    Test number
    405563606470
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass160,327 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,327 miles
    Test number
    815025308370
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail160,325 miles (+4,339)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,325 miles
    Test number
    971313064956
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass155,986 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,986 miles
    Test number
    216323822412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail155,979 miles (+7,491)3 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,979 miles
    Test number
    153884290428
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ns section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass148,488 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,488 miles
    Test number
    255903132196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,487 miles (+3,884)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,487 miles
    Test number
    341795127229
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass144,603 miles (+3,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,603 miles
    Test number
    452553600703
    • AdvisoryNsf track rod end has slight play + osf wheel bearing has slight play + rear brake pads wearing low + rear discs wearing + side door corroded

  12. Pass140,789 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,789 miles
    Test number
    913949845301
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy-leaf springs corroded-steering rack play-n/s/r tyre worn low-sliding door corroded-parking brake travel-rear wheel bearings slight play-service and parking brake passed on limit

  13. Pass139,158 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,158 miles
    Test number
    965490672013
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront an rear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail139,144 miles (+3,073)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,144 miles
    Test number
    406560002692
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront an rear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass136,071 miles (+9,608)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,071 miles
    Test number
    785883135073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass126,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,463 miles
    Test number
    878525593297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,463 miles (+10,816)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,463 miles
    Test number
    996809783214
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass115,647 miles (+17,180)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    317470352228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear discs slightly grooved

  19. Pass98,467 miles (-179)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,467 miles
    Test number
    799188741255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  20. Fail98,646 miles (+18,385)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,646 miles
    Test number
    389334341413
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  21. Pass80,261 miles (+19,020)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    544962660046
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn

  22. Pass61,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,241 miles
    Test number
    450948409058
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail61,241 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,241 miles
    Test number
    841158309096
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about C5 TYR

Does C5 TYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 TYR is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 TYR?
The MOT on C5 TYR is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 TYR done?
C5 TYR was recorded at 173,307 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,565 miles a year.
Has C5 TYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 TYR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 TYR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 TYR find?
C5 TYR passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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