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Volkswagen LT

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

LM05 BYCMOT history

LM05 BYC is a black diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LM05 BYC black Volkswagen Lt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Lt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,645 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BYC was last recorded at 67,645 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,225 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,420 miles
Average per year
1,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,645 miles
  • 2025 – 66,225 miles
  • 2024 – 64,579 miles
  • 2023 – 63,375 miles
  • 2022 – 62,148 miles
  • 2021 – 61,817 miles
  • 2020 – 60,800 miles
  • 2018 – 60,329 miles
  • 2017 – 57,869 miles
  • 2016 – 56,111 miles
  • 2015 – 55,569 miles
  • 2014 – 55,157 miles
  • 2013 – 54,335 miles
  • 2012 – 53,355 miles
  • 2011 – 52,522 miles
  • 2010 – 51,398 miles
  • 2009 – 48,745 miles
  • 2008 – 45,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,645 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing edge
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in bottom ball joint
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryCorroded in front of osf headlamp
  • AdvisorySlight damage to nsf seat belt
  • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,645 miles (+1,420)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    650844544130
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in bottom ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorroded in front of osf headlamp
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nsf seat belt
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  2. Pass66,225 miles (+1,646)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    878950006388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,579 miles (+1,204)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,579 miles
    Test number
    176210860274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear leaf springs corroded

  4. Pass63,375 miles (+1,227)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,375 miles
    Test number
    797680129092
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,148 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,148 miles
    Test number
    190734580216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail62,146 miles (+329)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    976930289197
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,817 miles (+1,017)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,817 miles
    Test number
    931094601755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,800 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,800 miles
    Test number
    985904317350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster is slightly damaged
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail60,800 miles (+471)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,800 miles
    Test number
    188344632757
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster is slightly damaged
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass60,329 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,329 miles
    Test number
    248799152337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    614656617451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,869 miles (+1,758)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    563963456058
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

  13. Pass56,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,111 miles
    Test number
    511937857372
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail56,111 miles (+542)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,111 miles
    Test number
    304808701579
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass55,569 miles (+412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,569 miles
    Test number
    104591025973
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration both front wiper blades

  16. Pass55,157 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,157 miles
    Test number
    887924454298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,335 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,335 miles
    Test number
    827878843209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,355 miles (+833)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,355 miles
    Test number
    899725512280
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass52,522 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,522 miles
    Test number
    698123501287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,519 miles (+1,121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,519 miles
    Test number
    576001701294
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass51,398 miles (+2,653)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    802687780143
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth front discs slightly pitted on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear leaf spring rear eye bushes slightly worn

  22. Pass48,745 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,745 miles
    Test number
    870840199134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,741 miles (+3,568)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    401508589165
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass45,173 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,173 miles
    Test number
    512340598142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,154 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,154 miles
    Test number
    402716278111
    • FailureHand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExcessive play on parking brake cabble

Questions about LM05 BYC

Does LM05 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BYC is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BYC?
The MOT on LM05 BYC is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 BYC done?
LM05 BYC was recorded at 67,645 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,239 miles a year.
Has LM05 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BYC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 BYC 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 BYC find?
LM05 BYC passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre wearing edge; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 5 more.

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