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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

M5 LBDMOT history

M5 LBD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 215,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

M5 LBD white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
215,445 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LBD was last recorded at 215,445 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 2,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2011: 62,261 miles, lower than 430,245 miles on 23 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
213,228 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,217 miles
Average per year
10,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,445 miles
  • 2025 – 213,228 miles
  • 2024 – 208,505 miles
  • 2023 – 200,018 miles
  • 2022 – 194,197 miles
  • 2021 – 189,286 miles
  • 2020 – 188,809 miles
  • 2019 – 188,266 miles
  • 2018 – 186,483 miles
  • 2017 – 177,602 miles
  • 2016 – 165,279 miles
  • 2015 – 151,088 miles
  • 2014 – 131,667 miles
  • 2013 – 111,075 miles
  • 2012 – 87,855 miles
  • 2011 – 62,261 miles
  • 2010 – 430,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,445 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Box Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,445 miles (+2,217)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    215,445 miles
    Test number
    155959910758
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,228 miles (+47)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    213,228 miles
    Test number
    817612673391
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail213,181 miles (+4,676)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,181 miles
    Test number
    130527705455
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass208,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    208,505 miles
    Test number
    873534324728
    • 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))

  5. Fail208,505 miles (+8,487)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,505 miles
    Test number
    217864481274
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass200,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    200,018 miles
    Test number
    423031252390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail200,018 miles (+5,821)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,018 miles
    Test number
    419206101688
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass194,197 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    194,197 miles
    Test number
    240017594802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail194,197 miles (+4,911)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,197 miles
    Test number
    267034254193
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass189,286 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    189,286 miles
    Test number
    125319491548
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail189,286 miles (+477)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,286 miles
    Test number
    358994102881
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass188,809 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,809 miles
    Test number
    889346664417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail188,801 miles (+535)3 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,801 miles
    Test number
    853652452730
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass188,266 miles (+1,783)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    188,266 miles
    Test number
    577430713630
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (will probably need discs too) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass186,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    186,483 miles
    Test number
    152803911606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail186,482 miles (+8,880)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,482 miles
    Test number
    479497957533
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass177,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    177,602 miles
    Test number
    369411879725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail177,602 miles (+12,323)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,602 miles
    Test number
    493754753298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass165,279 miles (+14,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    165,279 miles
    Test number
    782001770259
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight drag on offside rear brake

  20. Pass151,088 miles (+19,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    151,088 miles
    Test number
    573945430217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass131,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,667 miles
    Test number
    206536874292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,667 miles (+20,592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,667 miles
    Test number
    146349164226
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass111,075 miles (+23,220)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,075 miles
    Test number
    186408863233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,855 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,855 miles
    Test number
    389140972261
    • NoteCoolant leak

  25. Fail87,817 miles (+25,556)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,817 miles
    Test number
    935529862294
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  26. Pass62,261 miles (-367,984)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,261 miles
    Test number
    466793561296
    • NoteNearside rear light lense damaged
    • NoteOffside front brakes squealing

  27. Pass430,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    430,245 miles
    Test number
    242766760244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Fail43,220 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,220 miles
    Test number
    420376760203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about M5 LBD

Does M5 LBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LBD is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LBD?
The MOT on M5 LBD is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LBD done?
M5 LBD was recorded at 215,445 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 10,846 miles a year.
Has M5 LBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LBD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 LBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 LBD find?
M5 LBD passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust box corroded, and 3 more.

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