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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS05 TOUMOT history

LS05 TOU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LS05 TOU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
169,816 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 TOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 TOU was last recorded at 169,816 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,814 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,816 miles
  • 2025 – 165,515 miles
  • 2024 – 162,593 miles
  • 2023 – 160,049 miles
  • 2022 – 158,791 miles
  • 2021 – 157,030 miles
  • 2020 – 155,909 miles
  • 2019 – 153,743 miles
  • 2018 – 147,567 miles
  • 2017 – 144,553 miles
  • 2016 – 142,685 miles
  • 2015 – 133,474 miles
  • 2014 – 116,326 miles
  • 2013 – 109,050 miles
  • 2012 – 108,426 miles
  • 2011 – 93,658 miles
  • 2010 – 77,056 miles
  • 2009 – 67,253 miles
  • 2008 – 52,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,816 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryWhole underside of van getting corroded.

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • EMERGANCY BONNET CATCH INOP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER SHIELD CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,816 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    169,816 miles
    Test number
    498290603168
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of van getting corroded.
  2. Fail169,814 miles (+4,299)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,814 miles
    Test number
    787322459665
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass165,515 miles (+2,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    165,515 miles
    Test number
    197975701907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass162,593 miles (+2,544)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    162,593 miles
    Test number
    162960480059
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass160,049 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,049 miles
    Test number
    573709489293
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates heavily corroded
  6. Fail160,049 miles (+1,258)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,049 miles
    Test number
    866412324927
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates heavily corroded
  7. Pass158,791 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,791 miles
    Test number
    751562199010
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer assy corroded
  8. Pass157,030 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    157,030 miles
    Test number
    255883492480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass155,909 miles (+2,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    155,909 miles
    Test number
    753572111709
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass153,743 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    153,743 miles
    Test number
    541825225635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,567 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,567 miles
    Test number
    465080720279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEMERGANCY BONNET CATCH INOP
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER SHIELD CORRODED (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  12. Fail147,567 miles (+3,014)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,567 miles
    Test number
    308376143168
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEMERGANCY BONNET CATCH INOP
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER SHIELD CORRODED (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  13. Pass144,553 miles (+1,868)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,553 miles
    Test number
    438969082212
    • AdvisoryBOTH EXHAUST SILENCERS CORRODED AND OUTER CASING HAS SPLIT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER SUSPENSION ARM (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER SUSPENSION ARM (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass142,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,685 miles
    Test number
    171423537221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  15. Fail142,685 miles (+9,211)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,685 miles
    Test number
    436668329302
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  16. Pass133,474 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,474 miles
    Test number
    355289875097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,303 miles (+16,977)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,303 miles
    Test number
    228356675037
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass116,326 miles (+7,276)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    339956604193
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWheel trims fitted
  19. Pass109,050 miles (+624)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,050 miles
    Test number
    128792833023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust smokey
  20. Pass108,426 miles (+14,768)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,426 miles
    Test number
    546437082168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,658 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,658 miles
    Test number
    905583091121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,657 miles (+16,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,657 miles
    Test number
    697798781130
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass77,056 miles (+9,803)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,056 miles
    Test number
    252487660194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,253 miles (+15,092)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    123608189158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,161 miles
    Test number
    894440698130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 TOU

Does LS05 TOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 TOU is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 TOU?
The MOT on LS05 TOU is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 TOU done?
LS05 TOU was recorded at 169,816 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 6,551 miles a year.
Has LS05 TOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 TOU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 TOU 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 TOU find?
LS05 TOU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: brake cable damaged but not to excess; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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