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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LC05 KBYMOT history

LC05 KBY is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LC05 KBY red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
185,161 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 KBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 KBY was last recorded at 185,161 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,067 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
7,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,161 miles
  • 2025 – 177,217 miles
  • 2024 – 168,709 miles
  • 2023 – 160,916 miles
  • 2022 – 155,213 miles
  • 2021 – 150,988 miles
  • 2020 – 145,288 miles
  • 2019 – 138,428 miles
  • 2018 – 128,340 miles
  • 2017 – 120,371 miles
  • 2016 – 112,930 miles
  • 2015 – 104,946 miles
  • 2014 – 98,261 miles
  • 2012 – 85,484 miles
  • 2011 – 75,746 miles
  • 2010 – 68,865 miles
  • 2009 – 55,884 miles
  • 2008 – 46,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,161 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes]

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,161 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    185,161 miles
    Test number
    184205983309
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail185,067 miles (+7,850)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,067 miles
    Test number
    410992555141
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass177,217 miles (+8,508)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    177,217 miles
    Test number
    181064125608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly misted
  4. Pass168,709 miles (+7,793)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,709 miles
    Test number
    955401267982
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass160,916 miles (+397)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,916 miles
    Test number
    532317341526
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape[inner edges]
    • AdvisoryX4 tyres fouling inner wheel arches slightly
  6. Fail160,519 miles (+5,306)7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,519 miles
    Test number
    974351797426
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated + twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f + both rear tyres out of shape[inner edges]
    • AdvisoryX4 tyres fouling slightly
  7. Pass155,213 miles (+178)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,213 miles
    Test number
    104835271179
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryX4 tyres fouling
    • AdvisoryX4 tyres out of shape
  8. Fail155,035 miles (+4,047)8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,035 miles
    Test number
    835719389614
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted poor image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted poor image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure n/s box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryX4 tyres fouling
    • AdvisoryX4 tyres out of shape
  9. Pass150,988 miles (+5,700)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,988 miles
    Test number
    315418769370
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly out of shape
    • AdvisoryX4 tyres fouling body slightly
  10. Pass145,288 miles (+6,860)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,288 miles
    Test number
    959311616418
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass138,428 miles (+78)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,428 miles
    Test number
    743313092127
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail138,350 miles (+10,010)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,350 miles
    Test number
    396926152023
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass128,340 miles (+7,969)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,340 miles
    Test number
    954115156410
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged in sidewall and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  14. Pass120,371 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,371 miles
    Test number
    771857346895
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail120,361 miles (+7,431)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,361 miles
    Test number
    616690771801
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass112,930 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,930 miles
    Test number
    782647201801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,946 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,946 miles
    Test number
    547447365128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,261 miles (+12,777)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,261 miles
    Test number
    256755164427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,484 miles (+9,738)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    205943962301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,746 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    495623351367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,865 miles (+12,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,865 miles
    Test number
    153278950394
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Pass55,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    260025029422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,884 miles (+9,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    272715929400
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Fail46,260 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,260 miles
    Test number
    294156338409
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  25. Pass46,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,260 miles
    Test number
    300936738173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 KBY

Does LC05 KBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 KBY is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 KBY?
The MOT on LC05 KBY is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 KBY done?
LC05 KBY was recorded at 185,161 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 7,567 miles a year.
Has LC05 KBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 KBY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC05 KBY 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 LC05 KBY find?
LC05 KBY passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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