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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS05 DWDMOT history

LS05 DWD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 182,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LS05 DWD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,732 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DWD
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 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DWD was last recorded at 182,732 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 1,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,670 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,062 miles
Average per year
6,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,732 miles
  • 2025 – 181,670 miles
  • 2024 – 176,161 miles
  • 2023 – 168,558 miles
  • 2022 – 163,765 miles
  • 2021 – 156,909 miles
  • 2020 – 152,002 miles
  • 2019 – 140,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,732 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Centre exhaust box outer skin rusty/tatty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • N/s rear under cover loose/insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,732 miles (+1,062)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,732 miles
    Test number
    975262993233
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass181,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,670 miles
    Test number
    686244962232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail181,670 miles (+5,509)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,670 miles
    Test number
    910564413645
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass176,161 miles (+7,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,161 miles
    Test number
    516711846623
    • AdvisoryOffside exhaust silencer corrodded and peeling

  5. Pass168,558 miles (+4,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,558 miles
    Test number
    161961032825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on offside rear suspension arm is corrodded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corrodded and peeling

  6. Pass163,765 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,765 miles
    Test number
    258377007942
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin rusty/tatty
    • AdvisoryN/s rear under cover loose/insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  7. Fail163,728 miles (+6,819)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,728 miles
    Test number
    754363305479
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended won't retracted back in (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin rusty/tatty
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake back plate loose/rattling
    • AdvisoryN/s rear under cover loose/insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  8. Pass156,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,909 miles
    Test number
    245579609234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail156,909 miles (+4,907)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,909 miles
    Test number
    349626337476
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass152,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,002 miles
    Test number
    112422802291
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail152,002 miles (+11,687)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,002 miles
    Test number
    822522632729
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass140,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,315 miles
    Test number
    171285890753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly corroded

Questions about LS05 DWD

Does LS05 DWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DWD is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DWD?
The MOT on LS05 DWD is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DWD done?
LS05 DWD was recorded at 182,732 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,047 miles a year.
Has LS05 DWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DWD has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 DWD 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 DWD find?
LS05 DWD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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