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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS05 DVUMOT history

LS05 DVU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LS05 DVU black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
151,379 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DVU was last recorded at 151,379 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
148,094 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,285 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,379 miles
  • 2025 – 148,094 miles
  • 2024 – 142,758 miles
  • 2023 – 137,176 miles
  • 2022 – 132,571 miles
  • 2021 – 128,108 miles
  • 2020 – 124,373 miles
  • 2019 – 119,646 miles
  • 2018 – 115,631 miles
  • 2017 – 110,444 miles
  • 2016 – 104,240 miles
  • 2015 – 97,471 miles
  • 2014 – 89,082 miles
  • 2013 – 83,820 miles
  • 2012 – 82,162 miles
  • 2011 – 75,410 miles
  • 2010 – 65,223 miles
  • 2009 – 51,490 miles
  • 2008 – 36,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,379 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Both boxes corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,379 miles (+3,285)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    151,379 miles
    Test number
    136310626923
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Both boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,094 miles (+5,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,094 miles
    Test number
    831274543300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,758 miles (+5,582)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,758 miles
    Test number
    726066127436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,176 miles (+4,605)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    987985639644
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system/Silencers corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front-Lower-Rear). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to Rear). (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (Inside Gaiter). (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front-Lower-Rear). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,571 miles (+4,463)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,571 miles
    Test number
    574639495871
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust silencers corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone- rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone- rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,108 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,108 miles
    Test number
    738770497413
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some play in passenger seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box very badly corroded

  7. Fail128,108 miles (+3,735)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,108 miles
    Test number
    376697859422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. 215/65 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some play in passenger seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box very badly corroded

  8. Pass124,373 miles (+4,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,373 miles
    Test number
    313971148427
    • AdvisoryCENTER EXHAUST BOX RUSTY
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

  9. Pass119,646 miles (+4,015)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,646 miles
    Test number
    382652444091
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCENTER AND REAR EXHAUST BOXES VERY RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass115,631 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    346001195443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and signs of corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and signs of corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail115,631 miles (+5,187)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    407830644976
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and signs of corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and signs of corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass110,444 miles (+6,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,444 miles
    Test number
    554035911355
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass104,240 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,240 miles
    Test number
    985055854564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,471 miles (+8,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,471 miles
    Test number
    145637005162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass89,082 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,082 miles
    Test number
    815943924160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,820 miles (+1,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,820 miles
    Test number
    875122393095
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass82,162 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    436312762299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,410 miles (+10,187)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,410 miles
    Test number
    355234931221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,223 miles (+13,733)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,223 miles
    Test number
    803509530214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,490 miles (+14,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    683223379197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,561 miles
    Test number
    390935088175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 DVU

Does LS05 DVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DVU is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DVU?
The MOT on LS05 DVU is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DVU done?
LS05 DVU was recorded at 151,379 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has LS05 DVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DVU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS05 DVU 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 DVU find?
LS05 DVU passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: central rear both boxes corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi, and 5 more.

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