
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LM05 BYDMOT history
LM05 BYD is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,186 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 158,186 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 BYD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 BYD was last recorded at 158,186 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 1,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 156,443 miles · 30 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,743 miles
- Average per year
- 8,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 158,186 miles
- 2021 – 156,443 miles
- 2020 – 154,096 miles
- 2019 – 147,553 miles
- 2018 – 139,316 miles
- 2017 – 131,942 miles
- 2016 – 123,846 miles
- 2014 – 106,797 miles
- 2012 – 79,903 miles
- 2011 – 67,877 miles
- 2010 – 55,694 miles
- 2009 – 46,612 miles
- 2008 – 35,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,186 miles (+1,743)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 158,186 miles
- Test number
- 309164881428
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass156,443 miles (+2,347)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 156,443 miles
- Test number
- 667119501491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,096 miles (+6,543)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 154,096 miles
- Test number
- 872478163192
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in a zone (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link and d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link and d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass147,553 miles (+5)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 147,553 miles
- Test number
- 735890631811
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail147,548 miles (+8,232)5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,548 miles
- Test number
- 264768566994
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,316 miles (+7,374)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 139,316 miles
- Test number
- 609755798969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,942 miles (+8,096)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 131,942 miles
- Test number
- 899868270294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass123,846 miles (+17,049)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 123,846 miles
- Test number
- 827986024789
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBack box outer wrap corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass106,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 106,797 miles
- Test number
- 196291154341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,797 miles (+10,341)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,797 miles
- Test number
- 129531954339
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass96,456 miles (+16,553)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 96,456 miles
- Test number
- 937697004067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass79,903 miles (+12,026)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 79,903 miles
- Test number
- 676190682195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,877 miles (+12,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 67,877 miles
- Test number
- 816713681146
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,694 miles (+9,082)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 55,694 miles
- Test number
- 984974120138
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,612 miles (+10,764)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 46,612 miles
- Test number
- 441286329124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,848 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 35,848 miles
- Test number
- 423270158196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM05 BYD
- Does LM05 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 BYD expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 BYD?
- The MOT on LM05 BYD expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM05 BYD done?
- LM05 BYD was recorded at 158,186 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 8,379 miles a year.
- Has LM05 BYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 BYD has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on LM05 BYD 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 BYD find?
- LM05 BYD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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