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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 KOWMOT history

LB05 KOW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,326 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 KOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 KOW was last recorded at 150,326 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 3,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,709 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,617 miles
Average per year
5,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,326 miles
  • 2025 – 146,709 miles
  • 2024 – 141,337 miles
  • 2023 – 136,439 miles
  • 2022 – 129,792 miles
  • 2021 – 122,770 miles
  • 2020 – 118,082 miles
  • 2019 – 113,080 miles
  • 2018 – 105,774 miles
  • 2017 – 97,235 miles
  • 2016 – 89,649 miles
  • 2015 – 82,532 miles
  • 2014 – 78,371 miles
  • 2013 – 73,767 miles
  • 2012 – 68,807 miles
  • 2011 – 64,838 miles
  • 2010 – 58,002 miles
  • 2009 – 52,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,326 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement susp arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement susp arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,326 miles (+3,617)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,326 miles
    Test number
    384915609102
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement susp arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement susp arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,709 miles (+5,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,709 miles
    Test number
    987733570542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,337 miles (+4,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,337 miles
    Test number
    838861058089
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,439 miles
    Test number
    539064010170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,439 miles (+6,647)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,439 miles
    Test number
    814457461457
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass129,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,792 miles
    Test number
    298100838074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail129,792 miles (+7,022)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,792 miles
    Test number
    596337791514
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass122,770 miles (+4,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    155245303734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,082 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,082 miles
    Test number
    919779513436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,080 miles (+7,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,080 miles
    Test number
    816986796211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass105,774 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,774 miles
    Test number
    283179236577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,235 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,235 miles
    Test number
    833009510481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,649 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,649 miles
    Test number
    992594864217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,532 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,532 miles
    Test number
    849073175059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,371 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,371 miles
    Test number
    956966274068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,767 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,767 miles
    Test number
    339646063000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,807 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    619492972023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,838 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,838 miles
    Test number
    177763671009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,002 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    743664580007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    863100299075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 KOW

Does LB05 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 KOW is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 KOW?
The MOT on LB05 KOW is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 KOW done?
LB05 KOW was recorded at 150,326 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,808 miles a year.
Has LB05 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 KOW has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 KOW 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 KOW find?
LB05 KOW passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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