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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 ZFEMOT history

LS05 ZFE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LS05 ZFE grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,911 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 ZFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 ZFE was last recorded at 111,911 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,444 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
4,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,911 miles
  • 2025 – 111,444 miles
  • 2024 – 109,444 miles
  • 2023 – 107,933 miles
  • 2019 – 107,302 miles
  • 2018 – 105,735 miles
  • 2017 – 103,024 miles
  • 2016 – 100,232 miles
  • 2015 – 91,679 miles
  • 2014 – 84,295 miles
  • 2013 – 77,764 miles
  • 2012 – 69,309 miles
  • 2011 – 61,887 miles
  • 2010 – 51,910 miles
  • 2009 – 39,773 miles
  • 2008 – 33,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,911 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust RustyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,911 miles (+467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,911 miles
    Test number
    919773956873
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,444 miles (+2,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,444 miles
    Test number
    917283411217
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,444 miles (+1,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,444 miles
    Test number
    192866572901
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass107,933 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,933 miles
    Test number
    316486025809
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Outer Cv Boot Leaking Grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail107,933 miles (+631)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,933 miles
    Test number
    785505996176
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Outer Cv Boot Leaking Grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,302 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,302 miles
    Test number
    764590352186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,285 miles (+1,550)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    966373077868
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to limit.(2005 year tyre)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to bald on edges.

  8. Pass105,735 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    672860926891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Fail105,735 miles (+2,711)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    743188567887
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure inside headlamp (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Pass103,024 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    349644006505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,232 miles
    Test number
    113707986093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre blocking

  12. Fail100,232 miles (+8,553)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,232 miles
    Test number
    518371207318
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre blocking

  13. Pass91,679 miles (+7,384)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    929666185026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,295 miles (+6,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,295 miles
    Test number
    905036684016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,764 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,764 miles
    Test number
    596787483045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,309 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    198617082013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,887 miles (+9,977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    155712281479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,910 miles (+12,137)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,910 miles
    Test number
    192202580001
    • NoteHIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP ABOUT 3 LEDS NOT WORKING

  19. Pass39,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,773 miles
    Test number
    303822289005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail39,773 miles (+6,029)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,773 miles
    Test number
    771882489059
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass33,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    424390408167
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS05 ZFE

Does LS05 ZFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 ZFE is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 ZFE?
The MOT on LS05 ZFE is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 ZFE done?
LS05 ZFE was recorded at 111,911 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,338 miles a year.
Has LS05 ZFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 ZFE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 ZFE 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 ZFE find?
LS05 ZFE passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust rusty; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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