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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS05 XOGMOT history

LS05 XOG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 223,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LS05 XOG silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
223,524 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XOG
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
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XOG was last recorded at 223,524 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,523 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,524 miles
  • 2025 – 217,225 miles
  • 2024 – 211,946 miles
  • 2023 – 207,031 miles
  • 2022 – 203,506 miles
  • 2021 – 199,323 miles
  • 2020 – 196,941 miles
  • 2019 – 192,614 miles
  • 2018 – 189,760 miles
  • 2017 – 186,218 miles
  • 2016 – 181,030 miles
  • 2015 – 173,921 miles
  • 2014 – 169,468 miles
  • 2012 – 152,265 miles
  • 2011 – 139,513 miles
  • 2010 – 128,378 miles
  • 2009 – 121,469 miles
  • 2008 – 100,279 miles
  • 2007 – 88,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,524 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror outer casing damaged/insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats taken by child seatsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded / skin separatingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPad warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust boxes corroding away

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Brake pad warning on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,524 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    223,524 miles
    Test number
    762261872296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror outer casing damaged/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats taken by child seats
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded / skin separating
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  2. Fail223,523 miles (+6,298)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,523 miles
    Test number
    753919989471
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror outer casing damaged/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats taken by child seats
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded / skin separating
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  3. Pass217,225 miles (+5,279)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    217,225 miles
    Test number
    578118095480
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroding away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass211,946 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    211,946 miles
    Test number
    420309183277
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroding away
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & nearside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail211,945 miles (+4,914)1 dangerous1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,945 miles
    Test number
    157622735695
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroding away
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & nearside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass207,031 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    207,031 miles
    Test number
    126573254759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail207,031 miles (+3,525)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,031 miles
    Test number
    639958989815
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass203,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,506 miles
    Test number
    384385300428
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail203,506 miles (+4,183)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,506 miles
    Test number
    228887714801
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass199,323 miles (+2,382)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    199,323 miles
    Test number
    776629243213
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass196,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    196,941 miles
    Test number
    609446032329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail196,941 miles (+4,327)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,941 miles
    Test number
    642735130957
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass192,614 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    192,614 miles
    Test number
    624865515406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass189,760 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    189,760 miles
    Test number
    978163199780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass186,218 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    186,218 miles
    Test number
    343785401052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass181,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    181,030 miles
    Test number
    755223467407
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

  17. Fail181,030 miles (+7,109)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,030 miles
    Test number
    412854474733
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

  18. Pass173,921 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    173,921 miles
    Test number
    217834525025
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail173,921 miles (+4,453)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,921 miles
    Test number
    698236715045
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass169,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    169,468 miles
    Test number
    998825224012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail169,468 miles (+5)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,468 miles
    Test number
    427615824010
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail169,463 miles (+17,198)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,463 miles
    Test number
    459360124079
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad wear sensor light on

  23. Pass152,265 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    152,265 miles
    Test number
    176103662145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteService light on

  24. Fail152,265 miles (+12,752)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,265 miles
    Test number
    418038952145
    • FailureNearside Front 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 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteService light on

  25. Pass139,513 miles (+11,135)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    139,513 miles
    Test number
    125840681197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass128,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    128,378 miles
    Test number
    192617930178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail128,378 miles (+6,909)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,378 miles
    Test number
    912577430121
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass121,469 miles (+21,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    121,469 miles
    Test number
    331070849193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass100,279 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,279 miles
    Test number
    552490258101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail100,276 miles (+12,166)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,276 miles
    Test number
    902649948124
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  31. Pass88,110 miles (+25,374)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,110 miles
    Test number
    743136617396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass62,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    252692347167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 XOG

Does LS05 XOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XOG is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XOG?
The MOT on LS05 XOG is valid until 24 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 XOG done?
LS05 XOG was recorded at 223,524 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,615 miles a year.
Has LS05 XOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XOG has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 XOG 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 XOG find?
LS05 XOG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front mirror outer casing damaged/insecure; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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