
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LU04 DUBMOT history
LU04 DUB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 198,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 198,313 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,596 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU04 DUB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU04 DUB was last recorded at 198,313 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 2,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 195,944 miles · 7 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,369 miles
- Average per year
- 7,596 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 198,313 miles
- 2024 – 195,944 miles
- 2023 – 191,963 miles
- 2022 – 189,484 miles
- 2021 – 187,015 miles
- 2020 – 176,561 miles
- 2019 – 169,557 miles
- 2018 – 164,746 miles
- 2017 – 160,604 miles
- 2016 – 149,548 miles
- 2015 – 137,230 miles
- 2014 – 124,480 miles
- 2012 – 107,464 miles
- 2011 – 94,784 miles
- 2010 – 85,860 miles
- 2009 – 72,963 miles
- 2008 – 64,784 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Exhaust system showing signs of age
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,313 miles (+2,369)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 198,313 miles
- Test number
- 100357155564
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass195,944 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 195,944 miles
- Test number
- 367065548477
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExcessively lowered suspension fitted
- AdvisorySlight play / movement in nearside front suspension / steering
- AdvisorySun strip across top of windscreen
Fail195,943 miles (+3,980)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,943 miles
- Test number
- 528672581396
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExcessively lowered suspension fitted
- AdvisorySlight play / movement in nearside front suspension / steering
- AdvisorySun strip across top of windscreen
Pass191,963 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 191,963 miles
- Test number
- 714702724796
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryLowered suspension fitted
Fail191,957 miles (+2,473)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,957 miles
- Test number
- 723201796245
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryLowered suspension fitted
Pass189,484 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 189,484 miles
- Test number
- 913687637486
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail189,484 miles (+2,469)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,484 miles
- Test number
- 443167949757
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass187,015 miles (+10,454)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 187,015 miles
- Test number
- 858800539387
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 176,561 miles
- Test number
- 647662015474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,561 miles (+7,004)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,561 miles
- Test number
- 854379552170
- MajorCentral Front Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass169,557 miles (+4,811)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 169,557 miles
- Test number
- 111412060213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,746 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 164,746 miles
- Test number
- 167040210005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,746 miles (+4,142)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,746 miles
- Test number
- 802697948153
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working both front direction indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp not working both front sidelight's not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,604 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 160,604 miles
- Test number
- 529072636062
- AdvisoryExhaust system showing signs of age
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail160,604 miles (+11,056)12 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,604 miles
- Test number
- 600843515741
- FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar 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 Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust system showing signs of age
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass149,548 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 149,548 miles
- Test number
- 690494806460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail149,519 miles (+12,289)17 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,519 miles
- Test number
- 670226230255
- 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 Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside 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 Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged Over A/Roll bar (2.3.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass137,230 miles (+12,750)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 137,230 miles
- Test number
- 685691765029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,480 miles (+17,016)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 124,480 miles
- Test number
- 666519054028
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,464 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 107,464 miles
- Test number
- 117402622324
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail107,464 miles (+12,680)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,464 miles
- Test number
- 577382722353
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,784 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 94,784 miles
- Test number
- 507900351251
- NoteOffside rear brake pad sensor not clipped in to place
Fail94,784 miles (+8,924)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,784 miles
- Test number
- 935998041202
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOffside rear brake pad sensor not clipped in to place
Pass85,860 miles (+12,897)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 85,860 miles
- Test number
- 554916440226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass72,963 miles (+8,179)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 72,963 miles
- Test number
- 163057699121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,784 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 64,784 miles
- Test number
- 163630088441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,735 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,735 miles
- Test number
- 501685578027
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LU04 DUB
- Does LU04 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LU04 DUB expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LU04 DUB?
- The MOT on LU04 DUB expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LU04 DUB done?
- LU04 DUB was recorded at 198,313 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 7,596 miles a year.
- Has LU04 DUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU04 DUB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LU04 DUB 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 LU04 DUB find?
- LU04 DUB passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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