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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 KMXMOT history

LB05 KMX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 249,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
249,659 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 KMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 KMX was last recorded at 249,659 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,979 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
680 miles
Average per year
11,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,659 miles
  • 2025 – 248,979 miles
  • 2024 – 246,753 miles
  • 2023 – 239,179 miles
  • 2022 – 230,517 miles
  • 2021 – 219,596 miles
  • 2020 – 213,108 miles
  • 2019 – 204,309 miles
  • 2018 – 194,754 miles
  • 2016 – 186,848 miles
  • 2015 – 170,459 miles
  • 2014 – 151,020 miles
  • 2012 – 112,704 miles
  • 2011 – 93,636 miles
  • 2010 – 78,871 miles
  • 2009 – 59,993 miles
  • 2008 – 42,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,659 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,659 miles (+680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    249,659 miles
    Test number
    148012933564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass248,979 miles (+184)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    248,979 miles
    Test number
    211517814246
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Accessory side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail248,795 miles (+2,042)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,795 miles
    Test number
    622353910423
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake lever on caliper seized / engaged (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Accessory side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass246,753 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    246,753 miles
    Test number
    796308496226
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner drive shaft gaiter slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner driver shaft gaiter twisted

  5. Fail246,753 miles (+7,574)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,753 miles
    Test number
    668884040189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner drive shaft gaiter slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner driver shaft gaiter twisted

  6. Pass239,179 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    239,179 miles
    Test number
    516266316734
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake light 2 bulbs flashing intermittently
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV boot slight seepage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail239,177 miles (+8,660)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,177 miles
    Test number
    617533708738
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake light 2 bulbs flashing intermittently
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV boot slight seepage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass230,517 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    230,517 miles
    Test number
    364001289034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on cords=225-45-w18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle& rear exhaust deteriorating

  9. Fail230,512 miles (+10,916)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,512 miles
    Test number
    119331385635
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on cords=225-45-w18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryMiddle& rear exhaust deteriorating

  10. Pass219,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    219,596 miles
    Test number
    846689575952
    • AdvisoryExhaust System In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail219,588 miles (+6,480)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,588 miles
    Test number
    929634956959
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass213,108 miles (+8,799)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    213,108 miles
    Test number
    620677005269
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly / stepping

  13. Pass204,309 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    204,309 miles
    Test number
    634691909137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail204,276 miles (+9,522)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,276 miles
    Test number
    979716240085
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass194,754 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    194,754 miles
    Test number
    532673593807
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail194,749 miles (+7,901)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,749 miles
    Test number
    992903824707
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass186,848 miles (+307)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    186,848 miles
    Test number
    274377759377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail186,541 miles (+16,082)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,541 miles
    Test number
    773206079599
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass170,459 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    170,459 miles
    Test number
    626113885109
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  20. Fail170,290 miles (+19,270)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,290 miles
    Test number
    257644875129
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass151,020 miles (+38,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    151,020 miles
    Test number
    515249184171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass112,704 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,704 miles
    Test number
    858157712264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,345 miles (+17,709)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,345 miles
    Test number
    388150802207
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  24. Pass93,636 miles (+14,765)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    449719801272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,871 miles (+18,878)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,871 miles
    Test number
    131123620289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,993 miles (+17,267)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,993 miles
    Test number
    214945829235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,726 miles
    Test number
    272491428283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 KMX

Does LB05 KMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 KMX is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 KMX?
The MOT on LB05 KMX is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 KMX done?
LB05 KMX was recorded at 249,659 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 11,767 miles a year.
Has LB05 KMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 KMX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 KMX 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 LB05 KMX find?
LB05 KMX passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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