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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LM04 YCSMOT history

LM04 YCS is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LM04 YCS purple Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,909 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YCS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YCS was last recorded at 115,909 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,903 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,006 miles
Average per year
4,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,909 miles
  • 2025 – 114,903 miles
  • 2024 – 108,810 miles
  • 2023 – 99,346 miles
  • 2022 – 94,443 miles
  • 2020 – 90,827 miles
  • 2019 – 88,091 miles
  • 2017 – 85,885 miles
  • 2016 – 81,753 miles
  • 2015 – 76,801 miles
  • 2014 – 71,246 miles
  • 2013 – 63,929 miles
  • 2012 – 58,630 miles
  • 2011 – 54,377 miles
  • 2010 – 50,224 miles
  • 2008 – 45,281 miles
  • 2007 – 35,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,909 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Bonnet safety catch seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,909 miles
    Test number
    203757629889
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail115,909 miles (+1,006)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,909 miles
    Test number
    208471482042
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass114,903 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,903 miles
    Test number
    633245091078
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
  4. Fail114,903 miles (+6,093)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,903 miles
    Test number
    389913105999
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
  5. Pass108,810 miles (+9,464)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,810 miles
    Test number
    250203521358
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass99,346 miles (+4,903)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,346 miles
    Test number
    885483033417
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass94,443 miles (+3,616)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,443 miles
    Test number
    125852899968
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass90,827 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,827 miles
    Test number
    982001405052
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill slightly corroded
  9. Fail90,827 miles (+2,736)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,827 miles
    Test number
    308961439894
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill slightly corroded
  10. Pass88,091 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    266762820537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,885 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    717223903345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail85,843 miles (+4,090)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,843 miles
    Test number
    842602647148
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass81,753 miles (+4,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,753 miles
    Test number
    524992057870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  14. Pass76,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    677234485046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail76,801 miles (+5,555)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    358414485064
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre x2
  16. Pass71,246 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    105557664032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,929 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,929 miles
    Test number
    246710973098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail63,929 miles (+5,299)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,929 miles
    Test number
    467330873074
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail58,630 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,630 miles
    Test number
    155115252032
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in front tyre
    • NoteRocker cover gasket leaking
  20. Pass58,630 miles (+4,253)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,630 miles
    Test number
    249815252026
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in front tyre
    • NoteRocker cover gasket leaking
  21. Pass54,377 miles (+52)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,377 miles
    Test number
    258554651041
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Fail54,325 miles (+4,101)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,325 miles
    Test number
    806172351067
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass50,224 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    702269240040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,281 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    211762748200
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  25. Pass45,281 miles (+9,558)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    270692648260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,723 miles
    Test number
    312277157117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 YCS

Does LM04 YCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 YCS is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YCS?
The MOT on LM04 YCS is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 YCS done?
LM04 YCS was recorded at 115,909 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,291 miles a year.
Has LM04 YCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YCS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM04 YCS 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 LM04 YCS find?
LM04 YCS passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive leaking from turbo.

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