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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS05 DWAMOT history

LS05 DWA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LS05 DWA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,229 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DWA was last recorded at 150,229 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,223 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,229 miles
  • 2024 – 149,496 miles
  • 2023 – 148,220 miles
  • 2022 – 147,420 miles
  • 2021 – 145,106 miles
  • 2020 – 143,040 miles
  • 2019 – 142,411 miles
  • 2018 – 139,714 miles
  • 2017 – 135,974 miles
  • 2016 – 134,303 miles
  • 2015 – 130,699 miles
  • 2014 – 128,690 miles
  • 2013 – 122,192 miles
  • 2012 – 115,052 miles
  • 2011 – 111,451 miles
  • 2010 – 105,053 miles
  • 2009 – 99,018 miles
  • 2008 – 72,297 miles
  • 2007 – 27,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,229 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,229 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,229 miles
    Test number
    612549872174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail150,223 miles (+727)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,223 miles
    Test number
    401543497555
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass149,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,496 miles
    Test number
    579423537023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,496 miles (+1,276)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,496 miles
    Test number
    877634970366
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass148,220 miles (+800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,220 miles
    Test number
    992134371232
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass147,420 miles (+2,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    147,420 miles
    Test number
    833844206994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass145,106 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,106 miles
    Test number
    435245691803
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  8. Fail145,106 miles (+2,066)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,106 miles
    Test number
    603171471053
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  9. Pass143,040 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,040 miles
    Test number
    696091829176
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers dont clear 100%
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded

  10. Fail143,040 miles (+629)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,040 miles
    Test number
    276424221402
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers dont clear 100%
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded

  11. Pass142,411 miles (+2,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,411 miles
    Test number
    802426800040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damadged

  12. Pass139,714 miles (+1,581)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,714 miles
    Test number
    327120018701
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights detiorating. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perrished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass138,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,133 miles
    Test number
    195880062113
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished.

  14. Fail138,133 miles (+2,159)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,133 miles
    Test number
    985706507964
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration light dim.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished.

  15. Pass135,974 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,974 miles
    Test number
    411102655719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,303 miles (+3,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,303 miles
    Test number
    777005004262
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside part of door mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers rusted

  17. Pass130,699 miles (+30)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    130,699 miles
    Test number
    465187555059
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside mirror casing damaged

  18. Fail130,669 miles (+1,979)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,669 miles
    Test number
    847196755020
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside mirror casing damaged

  19. Pass128,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    998072384149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,690 miles (+6,498)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    355458674119
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass122,192 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    122,192 miles
    Test number
    956802663128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,052 miles (+3,601)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,052 miles
    Test number
    315576032112
    • NoteSlight noise from power steering

  23. Pass111,451 miles (+6,398)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    111,451 miles
    Test number
    935493351196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,053 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,053 miles
    Test number
    272742360119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,018 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,018 miles
    Test number
    830603839127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,993 miles (+26,696)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,993 miles
    Test number
    200868529174
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail72,297 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    334214858127
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare wheel seems loose but carrier is tight

  28. Pass72,297 miles (+45,107)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    782704358170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare wheel seems loose but carrier is tight

  29. Pass27,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,190 miles
    Test number
    102342067258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail27,190 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,190 miles
    Test number
    391642667400
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about LS05 DWA

Does LS05 DWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DWA is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DWA?
The MOT on LS05 DWA is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DWA done?
LS05 DWA was recorded at 150,229 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,779 miles a year.
Has LS05 DWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DWA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 DWA 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 DWA find?
LS05 DWA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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