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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LM05 VMLMOT history

LM05 VML is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LM05 VML grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,706 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 VML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 VML was last recorded at 150,706 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 6,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,198 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,508 miles
Average per year
6,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,706 miles
  • 2025 – 144,198 miles
  • 2024 – 137,931 miles
  • 2022 – 130,945 miles
  • 2021 – 125,504 miles
  • 2020 – 119,443 miles
  • 2019 – 109,878 miles
  • 2018 – 102,138 miles
  • 2016 – 93,684 miles
  • 2015 – 85,137 miles
  • 2014 – 78,655 miles
  • 2013 – 70,395 miles
  • 2012 – 65,763 miles
  • 2011 – 55,491 miles
  • 2010 – 49,690 miles
  • 2009 – 42,460 miles
  • 2008 – 36,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,706 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front wishbones - rear bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine has a misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,706 miles (+6,508)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,706 miles
    Test number
    861913840019
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass144,198 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,198 miles
    Test number
    904700504339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,130 miles (+6,199)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,130 miles
    Test number
    905185654630
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,931 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,931 miles
    Test number
    303049290369
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail137,923 miles (+6,978)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,923 miles
    Test number
    800963126362
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass130,945 miles (+5,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,945 miles
    Test number
    527659785967
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,504 miles (+6,061)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,504 miles
    Test number
    485966414964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,443 miles (+9,565)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,443 miles
    Test number
    753342372408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,878 miles (+21)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    431106496187
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail109,857 miles (+7,719)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,857 miles
    Test number
    489396088072
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass102,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,138 miles
    Test number
    415279875983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail102,138 miles (+8,454)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,138 miles
    Test number
    793558760260
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass93,684 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    659928001260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones - rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine has a misting of oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shell heavily corroded

  14. Fail93,684 miles (+8,547)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    704056182742
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones - rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine has a misting of oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shell heavily corroded

  15. Pass85,137 miles (+6,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    906678917735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaitor starting to split. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaitor starting to split (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,655 miles (+8,260)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,655 miles
    Test number
    457813474270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,395 miles (+4,632)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,395 miles
    Test number
    559639583234
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteEngine oilstaining on engine block
    • NoteLight corrosion on all brake discs, 20kg pulse from both rear brakes
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorated

  18. Pass65,763 miles (+10,272)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    397610222413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass55,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    115704011277
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail55,491 miles (+5,801)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    489804211245
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass49,690 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,690 miles
    Test number
    624196710224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,460 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,460 miles
    Test number
    832089709202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,440 miles (+5,553)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    890186609250
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

  24. Pass36,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,887 miles
    Test number
    523587008244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Fail36,887 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,887 miles
    Test number
    250857908228
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LM05 VML

Does LM05 VML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 VML is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 VML?
The MOT on LM05 VML is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 VML done?
LM05 VML was recorded at 150,706 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,441 miles a year.
Has LM05 VML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 VML has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 VML 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 VML find?
LM05 VML passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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