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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 TOVMOT history

LS05 TOV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 224,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LS05 TOV silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
224,498 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 TOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 TOV was last recorded at 224,498 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 12,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,628 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,870 miles
Average per year
10,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,498 miles
  • 2025 – 211,628 miles
  • 2023 – 205,438 miles
  • 2022 – 200,348 miles
  • 2021 – 196,521 miles
  • 2020 – 189,101 miles
  • 2019 – 180,080 miles
  • 2018 – 170,792 miles
  • 2017 – 159,115 miles
  • 2016 – 144,412 miles
  • 2015 – 134,552 miles
  • 2014 – 116,748 miles
  • 2013 – 103,476 miles
  • 2011 – 87,738 miles
  • 2010 – 65,217 miles
  • 2009 – 51,726 miles
  • 2008 – 36,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,498 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded & disappears behind trims - further investigation required (1.1.11 (c))

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 pad wear sensor on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Knocking noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Os ball joint cover damaged, ns deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering stiff on idle, slight play felt front suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,498 miles (+12,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    224,498 miles
    Test number
    275325916859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded & disappears behind trims - further investigation required (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass211,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    211,628 miles
    Test number
    318777057898
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear of engine

  3. Fail211,625 miles (+6,187)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,625 miles
    Test number
    748165293052
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear of engine

  4. Pass205,438 miles (+5,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    205,438 miles
    Test number
    681308092193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass200,348 miles (+3,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,348 miles
    Test number
    307465315714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass196,521 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    196,521 miles
    Test number
    400692536498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt getting deteriorated

  7. Fail196,515 miles (+7,414)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,515 miles
    Test number
    698123967267
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt getting deteriorated

  8. Pass189,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,101 miles
    Test number
    820005219780
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack on bottom area

  9. Fail189,101 miles (+9,021)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,101 miles
    Test number
    528662381713
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack on bottom area

  10. Pass180,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,080 miles
    Test number
    498104321637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail180,080 miles (+9,288)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,080 miles
    Test number
    214335684592
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass170,792 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    170,792 miles
    Test number
    197829146467
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor on
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Fail170,791 miles (+11,676)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,791 miles
    Test number
    809456271949
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor on
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Pass159,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    159,115 miles
    Test number
    739062741184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,115 miles (+14,703)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,115 miles
    Test number
    707737642522
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass144,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,412 miles
    Test number
    710570221210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail144,412 miles (+9,860)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,412 miles
    Test number
    658875668944
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad sensor wire broken / pads 1/2 worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wire worn through (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass134,552 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,552 miles
    Test number
    121748290969
    • AdvisoryOs ball joint cover damaged, ns deteriorating
    • AdvisorySteering stiff on idle, slight play felt front suspension

  19. Fail134,546 miles (+17,798)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,546 miles
    Test number
    920562945011
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOs ball joint cover damaged, ns deteriorating
    • AdvisorySteering stiff on idle, slight play felt front suspension

  20. Pass116,748 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,748 miles
    Test number
    568370074011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,742 miles (+13,266)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,742 miles
    Test number
    817522964046
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass103,476 miles (+15,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,476 miles
    Test number
    746099853081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass87,738 miles (+22,521)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    719676121347
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNear Side Rear arch Impact damage
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass65,217 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,217 miles
    Test number
    220494180440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail65,217 miles (+13,491)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,217 miles
    Test number
    694194380190
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass51,726 miles (+15,666)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    232829959139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,060 miles
    Test number
    480522968169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 TOV

Does LS05 TOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 TOV is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 TOV?
The MOT on LS05 TOV is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 TOV done?
LS05 TOV was recorded at 224,498 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 10,643 miles a year.
Has LS05 TOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 TOV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 TOV 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 TOV find?
LS05 TOV passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded & disappears behind trims - further investigation required.

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