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Volkswagen LT

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

LM05 BXZMOT history

LM05 BXZ is a red diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 21 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2024.

LM05 BXZ red Volkswagen Lt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Lt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2025
Mileage
148,548 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BXZ was last recorded at 148,548 miles on 29 Jun 2024, 5,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,836 miles · 24 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
5,712 miles
Average per year
6,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,548 miles
  • 2023 – 142,836 miles
  • 2022 – 134,518 miles
  • 2021 – 129,344 miles
  • 2020 – 122,845 miles
  • 2019 – 119,389 miles
  • 2018 – 114,424 miles
  • 2017 – 108,857 miles
  • 2016 – 102,446 miles
  • 2015 – 97,122 miles
  • 2013 – 85,960 miles
  • 2012 – 79,136 miles
  • 2011 – 70,625 miles
  • 2010 – 56,260 miles
  • 2009 – 43,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,548 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside front "D" bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Staining nearside rear back plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,548 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    148,548 miles
    Test number
    647600408919
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  2. Fail148,548 miles (+5,712)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,548 miles
    Test number
    809888108390
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  3. Pass142,836 miles (+8,318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    142,836 miles
    Test number
    144897253766
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill deformed/ damage

  4. Pass134,518 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,518 miles
    Test number
    385420640536
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside front "D" bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryStaining nearside rear back plate

  5. Fail134,402 miles (+5,058)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,402 miles
    Test number
    982053261444
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside front "D" bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake reading low
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryStaining nearside rear back plate

  6. Pass129,344 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,344 miles
    Test number
    195901055298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,845 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,845 miles
    Test number
    227215184451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,389 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,389 miles
    Test number
    895538994312
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail119,385 miles (+4,961)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,385 miles
    Test number
    512474788985
    • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass114,424 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,424 miles
    Test number
    204747379768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,857 miles
    Test number
    188579243793
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAdvise only o/s front tyre wearing on edges

  12. Fail108,857 miles (+6,411)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,857 miles
    Test number
    502336804159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAdvise only o/s front tyre wearing on edges

  13. Pass102,446 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    614570754269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAdvise only o/s front tyre wearing on outter edge

  14. Fail102,446 miles (+5,324)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    722800036183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAdvise only o/s front tyre wearing on outter edge

  15. Pass97,122 miles (+11,162)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,122 miles
    Test number
    806558550680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,960 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,960 miles
    Test number
    577797373292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,136 miles (+8,511)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    145804682264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,625 miles (+32)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    619020391216
    • NoteAdvise only o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

  19. Fail70,593 miles (+2,137)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,593 miles
    Test number
    525497581231
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise only o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

  20. Fail68,456 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,456 miles
    Test number
    409993371126
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass68,456 miles (+12,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,456 miles
    Test number
    966423371175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,260 miles (+12,330)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    444937960101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,930 miles
    Test number
    592217679181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BXZ

Does LM05 BXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BXZ expired on 29 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BXZ?
The MOT on LM05 BXZ expired on 29 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BXZ done?
LM05 BXZ was recorded at 148,548 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2024, an average of 6,970 miles a year.
Has LM05 BXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BXZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 BXZ 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 LM05 BXZ find?
LM05 BXZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2024 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; nearside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.

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