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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L5 WRGMOT history

L5 WRG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L5 WRG white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,476 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WRG was last recorded at 147,476 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 12,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2017: 60,645 miles, lower than 90,645 miles on 15 Nov 2017.

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
135,473 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,003 miles
Average per year
6,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,476 miles
  • 2024 – 135,473 miles
  • 2023 – 128,499 miles
  • 2022 – 122,941 miles
  • 2021 – 119,397 miles
  • 2020 – 115,060 miles
  • 2019 – 108,103 miles
  • 2018 – 98,751 miles
  • 2017 – 60,645 miles
  • 2016 – 84,138 miles
  • 2015 – 76,828 miles
  • 2014 – 70,690 miles
  • 2013 – 64,263 miles
  • 2012 – 57,795 miles
  • 2011 – 52,587 miles
  • 2010 – 47,861 miles
  • 2009 – 40,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,476 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from metal coolant pipe on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryAux belt perished
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,476 miles (+12,003)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,476 miles
    Test number
    525142818260
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from metal coolant pipe on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

  2. Pass135,473 miles (+6,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,473 miles
    Test number
    438233587755
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass128,499 miles (+5,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,499 miles
    Test number
    345217933470
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass122,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,941 miles
    Test number
    671116183192
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Fail122,930 miles (+3,533)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,930 miles
    Test number
    219093214263
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass119,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,397 miles
    Test number
    100747291519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail119,397 miles (+4,337)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,397 miles
    Test number
    218253026401
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass115,060 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,060 miles
    Test number
    523638553916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3213 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3213 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,059 miles (+6,956)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,059 miles
    Test number
    841074205007
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3213 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3213 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake mechanism on caliper seized

  10. Pass108,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,103 miles
    Test number
    780843198699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,103 miles (+9,352)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,103 miles
    Test number
    321840960331
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,751 miles
    Test number
    385079298883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail98,750 miles (+38,105)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,750 miles
    Test number
    951271763326
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass60,645 miles (-30,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    310390280208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail90,645 miles (+6,507)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,645 miles
    Test number
    758536480419
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass84,138 miles (+7,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    255613402543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded

  17. Pass76,828 miles (+6,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    864220939689
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass70,690 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,690 miles
    Test number
    226597094200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,263 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,263 miles
    Test number
    737902903394
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail64,263 miles (+3,266)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,263 miles
    Test number
    228161403351
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass60,997 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    766022503193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,795 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    877024102184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,587 miles
    Test number
    619285801169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,587 miles (+4,726)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,587 miles
    Test number
    619385801182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass47,861 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,861 miles
    Test number
    973765000180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,711 miles
    Test number
    362077309193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,711 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,711 miles
    Test number
    992077009164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L5 WRG

Does L5 WRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WRG is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 WRG?
The MOT on L5 WRG is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WRG done?
L5 WRG was recorded at 147,476 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,449 miles a year.
Has L5 WRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WRG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 WRG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 WRG find?
L5 WRG passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from metal coolant pipe on engine; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 5 more.

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