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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.

LM05 BYD green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass158,186 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass156,443 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,443 miles
    Test number
    667119501491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass139,316 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,316 miles
    Test number
    609755798969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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)
  8. 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
  9. Pass106,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,797 miles
    Test number
    196291154341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass79,903 miles (+12,026)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,903 miles
    Test number
    676190682195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass46,612 miles (+10,764)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,612 miles
    Test number
    441286329124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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