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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 YEXMOT history

LR05 YEX is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 217,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LR05 YEX black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
217,546 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YEX was last recorded at 217,546 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,545 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,546 miles
  • 2025 – 209,011 miles
  • 2024 – 199,647 miles
  • 2023 – 187,887 miles
  • 2022 – 177,853 miles
  • 2021 – 166,554 miles
  • 2019 – 155,002 miles
  • 2018 – 138,075 miles
  • 2017 – 116,461 miles
  • 2016 – 99,188 miles
  • 2015 – 88,943 miles
  • 2014 – 75,966 miles
  • 2013 – 68,067 miles
  • 2012 – 64,665 miles
  • 2011 – 56,838 miles
  • 2010 – 52,332 miles
  • 2009 – 45,050 miles
  • 2008 – 36,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,546 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,546 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    217,546 miles
    Test number
    700063884752
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail217,545 miles (+8,534)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,545 miles
    Test number
    206421918786
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass209,011 miles (+9,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    209,011 miles
    Test number
    476846586370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass199,647 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    199,647 miles
    Test number
    980171995160
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill split (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail199,647 miles (+11,760)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,647 miles
    Test number
    161970461386
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill split (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass187,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    187,887 miles
    Test number
    331740162922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror
  7. Fail187,887 miles (+10,034)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,887 miles
    Test number
    590081065350
    • Repaired at testFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror
  8. Pass177,853 miles (+11,299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,853 miles
    Test number
    785168939190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/r light lens
  9. Pass166,554 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,554 miles
    Test number
    490162853741
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail166,554 miles (+11,552)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,554 miles
    Test number
    167841002227
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass155,002 miles (+16,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,002 miles
    Test number
    229159322139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass138,075 miles (+21,614)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,075 miles
    Test number
    610109578478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,461 miles (+17,273)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,461 miles
    Test number
    260937296989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,188 miles (+10,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,188 miles
    Test number
    643135791643
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have uneven treadwear
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre has some splits/deteriorated ect,advise replace
  15. Pass88,943 miles (+12,977)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    466206545127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,966 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,966 miles
    Test number
    789587824130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    766529203181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,067 miles (+3,402)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    237996903468
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass64,665 miles (+7,827)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,665 miles
    Test number
    245309122417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,838 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    638717011112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,332 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,332 miles
    Test number
    942110820106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,050 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    174095229168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,793 miles
    Test number
    680884338121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 YEX

Does LR05 YEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 YEX is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YEX?
The MOT on LR05 YEX is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 YEX done?
LR05 YEX was recorded at 217,546 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 10,185 miles a year.
Has LR05 YEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YEX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 YEX 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 LR05 YEX find?
LR05 YEX passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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