Volkswagen Transporter
Cream · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
L5 NHNMOT history
L5 NHN is a cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 246,660 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 246,660 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,196 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 NHN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Cream
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 NHN was last recorded at 246,660 miles on 6 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Aug 2015: 192,201 miles, lower than 192,915 miles on 19 Dec 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 246,660 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,196 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 246,660 miles
- 2025 – 239,466 miles
- 2024 – 231,824 miles
- 2023 – 227,171 miles
- 2022 – 222,256 miles
- 2020 – 216,505 miles
- 2019 – 210,189 miles
- 2018 – 203,176 miles
- 2017 – 198,858 miles
- 2016 – 197,274 miles
- 2015 – 192,201 miles
- 2013 – 192,915 miles
- 2012 – 190,188 miles
- 2011 – 168,418 miles
- 2010 – 143,771 miles
- 2009 – 115,609 miles
- 2008 – 84,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,660 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion presentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Outer exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,660 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 246,660 miles
- Test number
- 663804351994
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion present
Fail246,660 miles (+7,194)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,660 miles
- Test number
- 851868389895
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion present
Pass239,466 miles (+7,642)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 239,466 miles
- Test number
- 697894122976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass231,824 miles (+4,653)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 231,824 miles
- Test number
- 925304487785
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted restricting view of testable items
Pass227,171 miles (+4,915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 227,171 miles
- Test number
- 572085017920
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass222,256 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 222,256 miles
- Test number
- 137021497404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,253 miles (+5,748)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,253 miles
- Test number
- 422354387086
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass216,505 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 216,505 miles
- Test number
- 849192625372
- AdvisoryCentral Outer exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail216,502 miles (+6,313)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,502 miles
- Test number
- 756519670460
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Outer exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass210,189 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 210,189 miles
- Test number
- 237631591384
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail210,189 miles (+7,013)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,189 miles
- Test number
- 829788285818
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass203,176 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 203,176 miles
- Test number
- 598154909170
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail203,176 miles (+4,318)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,176 miles
- Test number
- 491822809685
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps wrong colour (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass198,858 miles (+1,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 198,858 miles
- Test number
- 468874905081
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass197,274 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 197,274 miles
- Test number
- 806416114832
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail197,274 miles (+5,073)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,274 miles
- Test number
- 125811039000
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass192,201 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 192,201 miles
- Test number
- 437977615212
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail192,201 miles (-714)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,201 miles
- Test number
- 818917715285
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail192,915 miles (+2,727)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,915 miles
- Test number
- 645793253356
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass190,188 miles (+21,770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 190,188 miles
- Test number
- 928230952259
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass168,418 miles (+24,647)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 168,418 miles
- Test number
- 419549451259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,771 miles (+28,162)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 143,771 miles
- Test number
- 663960060219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,609 miles (+31,238)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 115,609 miles
- Test number
- 300822859241
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass84,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 84,371 miles
- Test number
- 924095258251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 NHN
- Does L5 NHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NHN is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 NHN?
- The MOT on L5 NHN is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 NHN done?
- L5 NHN was recorded at 246,660 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 9,196 miles a year.
- Has L5 NHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 NHN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 NHN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L5 NHN find?
- L5 NHN passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; slight under body corrosion present.
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