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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LS05 COTMOT history

LS05 COT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LS05 COT white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,708 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 COT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 COT was last recorded at 145,708 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,750 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
958 miles
Average per year
4,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,708 miles
  • 2025 – 144,750 miles
  • 2024 – 143,042 miles
  • 2023 – 141,722 miles
  • 2022 – 140,074 miles
  • 2021 – 139,116 miles
  • 2020 – 137,306 miles
  • 2019 – 136,336 miles
  • 2018 – 133,944 miles
  • 2017 – 129,918 miles
  • 2016 – 122,610 miles
  • 2015 – 118,204 miles
  • 2014 – 110,710 miles
  • 2013 – 103,565 miles
  • 2012 – 93,412 miles
  • 2011 – 80,204 miles
  • 2010 – 67,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,708 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,708 miles (+958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,708 miles
    Test number
    397735314220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  2. Pass144,750 miles (+1,708)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,750 miles
    Test number
    299102544266
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass143,042 miles (+23)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,042 miles
    Test number
    935738167494
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,019 miles (+1,297)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,019 miles
    Test number
    200020064815
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning l e d bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever insecure (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,722 miles (+30)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,722 miles
    Test number
    491071109817
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail141,692 miles (+1,618)5 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,692 miles
    Test number
    982497826854
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure ( rear section )

  7. Pass140,074 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,074 miles
    Test number
    131025456218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,116 miles (+1,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,116 miles
    Test number
    829845512189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass137,306 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,306 miles
    Test number
    875686630850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,336 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,336 miles
    Test number
    729895119953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,944 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,944 miles
    Test number
    486879397171
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  12. Pass129,918 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,918 miles
    Test number
    816847297138
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail129,602 miles (+6,992)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,602 miles
    Test number
    756374712062
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle arch (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureRear reflector missing Both (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryBack box corroding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass122,610 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,610 miles
    Test number
    269588259055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,204 miles (+7,494)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    999424775183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,710 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,710 miles
    Test number
    406365604143
    • NoteBoth front tyres 3mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2mm
    • NoteWear to rear discs and nsr pads low

  17. Fail110,710 miles (+7,145)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,710 miles
    Test number
    917124004114
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres 3mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2mm
    • NoteWear to rear discs and nsr pads low

  18. Pass103,565 miles (+10,153)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,565 miles
    Test number
    375089613134
    • NoteRear discs badly worn

  19. Pass93,412 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    559104812137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Fail93,412 miles (+13,208)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    969442412102
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass80,204 miles (+12,604)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,204 miles
    Test number
    387298301142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,600 miles
    Test number
    122404440159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 COT

Does LS05 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 COT is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 COT?
The MOT on LS05 COT is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 COT done?
LS05 COT was recorded at 145,708 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,907 miles a year.
Has LS05 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 COT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 COT 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 LS05 COT find?
LS05 COT passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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