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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS05 XNPMOT history

LS05 XNP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 24 of 32 MOT tests, with 301,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LS05 XNP silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
301,664 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
24 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XNP was last recorded at 301,664 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 35,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,544 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
35,120 miles
Average per year
15,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 301,664 miles
  • 2025 – 266,544 miles
  • 2024 – 255,685 miles
  • 2023 – 253,035 miles
  • 2021 – 246,881 miles
  • 2020 – 246,800 miles
  • 2019 – 244,525 miles
  • 2018 – 222,403 miles
  • 2017 – 215,034 miles
  • 2016 – 204,781 miles
  • 2015 – 188,413 miles
  • 2014 – 162,281 miles
  • 2013 – 141,687 miles
  • 2012 – 101,235 miles
  • 2011 – 74,361 miles
  • 2010 – 50,377 miles
  • 2009 – 36,803 miles
  • 2008 – 20,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass301,664 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass301,664 miles (+35,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    301,664 miles
    Test number
    583897871787
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass266,544 miles (+10,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    266,544 miles
    Test number
    605909993831
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass255,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    255,685 miles
    Test number
    880169730734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail255,685 miles (+2,650)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,685 miles
    Test number
    962527440788
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass253,035 miles (+6,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    253,035 miles
    Test number
    498440721294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened boith (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass246,881 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    246,881 miles
    Test number
    479772686200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail246,800 miles (+2,275)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,800 miles
    Test number
    914202070124
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-to-rear to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre front seatbelt buckle outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake imbalance - offside rear weaker

  8. Pass244,525 miles (+22,122)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    244,525 miles
    Test number
    222077441063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine noise
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noise

  9. Pass222,403 miles (+348)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    222,403 miles
    Test number
    513858932396
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer deteriorated

  10. Fail222,055 miles (+7,021)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,055 miles
    Test number
    272648802205
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer deteriorated

  11. Pass215,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    215,034 miles
    Test number
    168317672579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySerious oil leak

  12. Fail215,034 miles (+6,839)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,034 miles
    Test number
    127973180620
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySerious oil leak

  13. Pass208,195 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    208,195 miles
    Test number
    262343501123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition

  14. Fail208,156 miles (+3,375)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,156 miles
    Test number
    851693860439
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door step holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition

  15. Pass204,781 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    204,781 miles
    Test number
    730905983709
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S outer sill holed due to corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/S/F inner cv boot pin holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail204,753 miles (+10,623)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,753 miles
    Test number
    834728086433
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S outer sill holed due to corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/S/F inner cv boot pin holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass194,130 miles (+5,717)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    194,130 miles
    Test number
    334749514644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass188,413 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    188,413 miles
    Test number
    140117787505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail188,356 miles (+8,016)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,356 miles
    Test number
    768186553685
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass180,340 miles (+18,059)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    180,340 miles
    Test number
    247919735412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers weak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

  21. Pass162,281 miles (+162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    162,281 miles
    Test number
    227029234313
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn edges

  22. Fail162,119 miles (+11,959)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,119 miles
    Test number
    595957734318
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn edges

  23. Pass150,160 miles (+8,473)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    150,160 miles
    Test number
    638794954140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre & rear silencers deteriorated

  24. Pass141,687 miles (+40,452)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    141,687 miles
    Test number
    306199913300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroding
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt casing missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on limit
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass101,235 miles (+14,320)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,235 miles
    Test number
    518433912318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroding

  26. Pass86,915 miles (+12,554)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    826349822185
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre silencer poor condition
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  27. Pass74,361 miles (+11,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,361 miles
    Test number
    956443011331
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  28. Pass62,387 miles (+12,010)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,387 miles
    Test number
    446930431190
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded
    • NoteKnocking noise when pulling away

  29. Pass50,377 miles (+13,574)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,377 miles
    Test number
    360584710305
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

  30. Pass36,803 miles (+16,750)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,803 miles
    Test number
    191256689254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass20,053 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,053 miles
    Test number
    874736918300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass16,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,818 miles
    Test number
    261652268471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XNP

Does LS05 XNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XNP is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XNP?
The MOT on LS05 XNP is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 XNP done?
LS05 XNP was recorded at 301,664 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 15,652 miles a year.
Has LS05 XNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XNP has failed 8 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 XNP 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 XNP find?
LS05 XNP passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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