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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LE05 CAVMOT history

LE05 CAV is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

LE05 CAV orange Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
147,456 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 CAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 CAV was last recorded at 147,456 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2021: 115,799 miles, lower than 213,327 miles on 20 Jan 2020.

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
147,425 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
31 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,456 miles
  • 2023 – 136,418 miles
  • 2022 – 122,765 miles
  • 2021 – 115,801 miles
  • 2020 – 213,327 miles
  • 2019 – 201,942 miles
  • 2017 – 186,114 miles
  • 2016 – 171,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered slightly to edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,456 miles (+31)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,456 miles
    Test number
    493833890553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  2. Fail147,425 miles (+11,007)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,425 miles
    Test number
    746653577680
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  3. Pass136,418 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,418 miles
    Test number
    786288972924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to wear on the edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  4. Fail136,418 miles (+13,653)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,418 miles
    Test number
    842840576130
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to wear on the edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  5. Pass122,765 miles (+575)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,765 miles
    Test number
    304754091393
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered slightly to edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail122,190 miles (+6,389)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,190 miles
    Test number
    221092386225
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered slightly to edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass115,801 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,801 miles
    Test number
    717311598435
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail115,799 miles (-97,528)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,799 miles
    Test number
    812243348283
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low projector incorrectly positioned (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass213,327 miles (+11,385)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    213,327 miles
    Test number
    626286358022
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass201,942 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    201,942 miles
    Test number
    839937747937
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Fail201,942 miles (+3)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,942 miles
    Test number
    116181746847
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Fail201,939 miles (+136)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,939 miles
    Test number
    966901819304
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Fail201,803 miles (+15,689)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,803 miles
    Test number
    872008817780
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and beam image too low (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Electrical wiring insecure headlamp wiring loose (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Electrical wiring insecure headlamp wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes near rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle had front and rear illegal number plates fitted prior to test but customer changed them so test could be carried out
  14. Pass186,114 miles (+14,743)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    186,114 miles
    Test number
    189008119166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass171,371 miles (+15,308)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    171,371 miles
    Test number
    410503593121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass156,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    156,063 miles
    Test number
    770709899208
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LE05 CAV

Does LE05 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 CAV expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 CAV?
The MOT on LE05 CAV expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 CAV done?
LE05 CAV was recorded at 147,456 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024.
Has LE05 CAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 CAV has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LE05 CAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE05 CAV find?
LE05 CAV passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn on inner edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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