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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS05 TPUMOT history

LS05 TPU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 311,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

LS05 TPU grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
311,125 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 TPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 TPU was last recorded at 311,125 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
311,110 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
13,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 311,125 miles
  • 2025 – 308,114 miles
  • 2024 – 305,678 miles
  • 2022 – 304,746 miles
  • 2021 – 300,338 miles
  • 2020 – 293,992 miles
  • 2019 – 293,363 miles
  • 2018 – 280,431 miles
  • 2017 – 276,681 miles
  • 2016 – 254,446 miles
  • 2014 – 218,204 miles
  • 2013 – 179,249 miles
  • 2012 – 148,812 miles
  • 2011 – 117,933 miles
  • 2010 – 87,260 miles
  • 2008 – 64,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass311,125 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Centre exhaust box slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass311,125 miles (+15)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    311,125 miles
    Test number
    372071008011
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail311,110 miles (+2,996)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,110 miles
    Test number
    289796550964
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Fuel system component leaking high pressure pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass308,114 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    308,114 miles
    Test number
    444537388853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass305,678 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    305,678 miles
    Test number
    942908532477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail305,652 miles (+906)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,652 miles
    Test number
    521525016328
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass304,746 miles (+4,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    304,746 miles
    Test number
    823059494837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass300,338 miles (+6,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    300,338 miles
    Test number
    566528981291
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass293,992 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    293,992 miles
    Test number
    785435835570
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box slightly corroded

  9. Fail293,992 miles (+629)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,992 miles
    Test number
    983252466641
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box slightly corroded

  10. Pass293,363 miles (+12,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    293,363 miles
    Test number
    644123707347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass280,431 miles (+3,750)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    280,431 miles
    Test number
    113530959312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass276,681 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    276,681 miles
    Test number
    886544694839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail276,681 miles (+22,235)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,681 miles
    Test number
    169748704848
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass254,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    254,446 miles
    Test number
    749684630238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail254,444 miles (+36,240)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,444 miles
    Test number
    244118265397
    • FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators on permantly (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass218,204 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    218,204 miles
    Test number
    616378414271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box heat shield corroded and slightly insecure

  17. Fail218,204 miles (+38,955)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,204 miles
    Test number
    818628114201
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box heat shield corroded and slightly insecure

  18. Pass179,249 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    179,249 miles
    Test number
    538465443093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail179,248 miles (+30,436)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,248 miles
    Test number
    455063443044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass148,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    148,812 miles
    Test number
    518893032061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail148,812 miles (+30,879)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,812 miles
    Test number
    249613832000
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  22. Pass117,933 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,933 miles
    Test number
    246233331041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail117,931 miles (+30,671)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    948572931046
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  24. Pass87,260 miles (+22,298)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    682167720092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,962 miles
    Test number
    541003008232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 TPU

Does LS05 TPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 TPU is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 TPU?
The MOT on LS05 TPU is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 TPU done?
LS05 TPU was recorded at 311,125 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 13,539 miles a year.
Has LS05 TPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 TPU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 TPU 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 TPU find?
LS05 TPU passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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