
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
LD05 FRLMOT history
LD05 FRL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 161,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 161,565 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,981 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD05 FRL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD05 FRL was last recorded at 161,565 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,517 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 48 miles
- Average per year
- 7,981 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,565 miles
- 2024 – 156,004 miles
- 2023 – 150,725 miles
- 2021 – 142,265 miles
- 2020 – 137,262 miles
- 2018 – 126,168 miles
- 2017 – 120,506 miles
- 2016 – 114,483 miles
- 2015 – 104,091 miles
- 2014 – 99,967 miles
- 2013 – 82,981 miles
- 2012 – 74,268 miles
- 2011 – 49,314 miles
- 2010 – 37,939 miles
- 2008 – 25,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front number plate damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
30 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,565 miles (+48)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 161,565 miles
- Test number
- 676325066371
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail161,517 miles (+5,513)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,517 miles
- Test number
- 980175267317
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass156,004 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 156,004 miles
- Test number
- 620707665728
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Minor crack (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))
Fail156,004 miles (+5,279)3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,004 miles
- Test number
- 578122718867
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Minor crack (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust boxes outer skin corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning light illuminated, N/S/F sensor wire broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))
Pass150,725 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 150,725 miles
- Test number
- 138867772030
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light showing on dashboard
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust box severely deteriorated but not leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail150,725 miles (+8,460)1 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,725 miles
- Test number
- 536345848684
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light showing on dashboard
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust box severely deteriorated but not leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass142,265 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 142,265 miles
- Test number
- 441116601949
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll Wheels corroded
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryN/S Mirror housing damaged / partly missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,265 miles (+5,003)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,265 miles
- Test number
- 696728786690
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll Wheels corroded
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryN/S Mirror housing damaged / partly missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,262 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 137,262 miles
- Test number
- 415002807270
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNo seat belts fitted to N/S/R and O/S/R Seats
Fail137,262 miles (+11,094)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,262 miles
- Test number
- 452753938019
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass126,168 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 126,168 miles
- Test number
- 786603079341
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight movement in joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail126,167 miles (+5,661)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,167 miles
- Test number
- 861250524812
- MajorCentral Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight movement in joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass120,506 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 120,506 miles
- Test number
- 470400249200
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside slight play in driveshaft
- AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
- AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing
Fail120,506 miles (+6,023)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,506 miles
- Test number
- 827608869789
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside slight play in driveshaft
- AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
- AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing
Pass114,483 miles (+10,392)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 114,483 miles
- Test number
- 598914156866
- AdvisoryRear Rear aftermarket seats have no seat belts fitted
Fail104,091 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,091 miles
- Test number
- 447435275148
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass104,091 miles (+4,124)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 104,091 miles
- Test number
- 858545075175
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass99,967 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 99,967 miles
- Test number
- 739975464394
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail99,967 miles (+16,986)6 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,967 miles
- Test number
- 678363364336
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,981 miles (+8,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 82,981 miles
- Test number
- 365828693145
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,268 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 74,268 miles
- Test number
- 228025992153
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteMovement in front seats
Fail74,268 miles (+182)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,268 miles
- Test number
- 897045392133
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteMovement in front seats
Fail74,086 miles (+24,772)5 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,086 miles
- Test number
- 127335482122
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass49,314 miles (+11,375)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 49,314 miles
- Test number
- 279311161131
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
Pass37,939 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 37,939 miles
- Test number
- 322063270160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,836 miles (+2,205)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 37,836 miles
- Test number
- 144484130102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,631 miles (+10,276)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 35,631 miles
- Test number
- 961651110026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 25,355 miles
- Test number
- 722688538391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,355 miles (+6,076)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,355 miles
- Test number
- 110428538334
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Pass19,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 19,279 miles
- Test number
- 953836018090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD05 FRL
- Does LD05 FRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD05 FRL is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD05 FRL?
- The MOT on LD05 FRL is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD05 FRL done?
- LD05 FRL was recorded at 161,565 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,981 miles a year.
- Has LD05 FRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD05 FRL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD05 FRL 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 LD05 FRL find?
- LD05 FRL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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