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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

M5 LFTMOT history

M5 LFT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 263,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

M5 LFT white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
263,141 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LFT was last recorded at 263,141 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,140 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 263,141 miles
  • 2024 – 261,312 miles
  • 2023 – 259,843 miles
  • 2022 – 252,608 miles
  • 2021 – 248,538 miles
  • 2020 – 242,458 miles
  • 2019 – 232,539 miles
  • 2018 – 221,352 miles
  • 2017 – 205,439 miles
  • 2016 – 185,554 miles
  • 2015 – 169,391 miles
  • 2014 – 143,909 miles
  • 2013 – 126,097 miles
  • 2012 – 112,454 miles
  • 2011 – 95,433 miles
  • 2010 – 81,682 miles
  • 2008 – 65,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,141 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryN/S mirror casing taped upRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNo reverse lightsRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,141 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    263,141 miles
    Test number
    488127267485
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S mirror casing taped up
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  2. Fail263,140 miles (+1,828)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,140 miles
    Test number
    400634553466
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S mirror casing taped up
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  3. Pass261,312 miles (+1,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    261,312 miles
    Test number
    109566761803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass259,843 miles (+7,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    259,843 miles
    Test number
    349598766656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer skin rusted

  5. Pass252,608 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    252,608 miles
    Test number
    633216632897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail252,605 miles (+4,067)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,605 miles
    Test number
    176853942915
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass248,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    248,538 miles
    Test number
    194183117359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail248,538 miles (+6,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,538 miles
    Test number
    451083843909
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass242,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    242,458 miles
    Test number
    934946348743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail242,458 miles (+9,919)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,458 miles
    Test number
    411835485061
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass232,539 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    232,539 miles
    Test number
    570110495372
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail232,539 miles (+11,187)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,539 miles
    Test number
    976424337452
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass221,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    221,352 miles
    Test number
    328571702968
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  14. Fail221,352 miles (+15,913)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,352 miles
    Test number
    755121310959
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  15. Pass205,439 miles (+19,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    205,439 miles
    Test number
    392378812348
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s mirror case damaged

  16. Pass185,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    185,554 miles
    Test number
    199040803273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail185,554 miles (+16,163)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,554 miles
    Test number
    627513743729
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass169,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    169,391 miles
    Test number
    868930925176
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail169,391 miles (+25,482)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,391 miles
    Test number
    188349515198
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass143,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,909 miles
    Test number
    476555014175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail143,909 miles (+17,812)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,909 miles
    Test number
    457775614172
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass126,097 miles (+13,643)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    126,097 miles
    Test number
    898379213196
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

  23. Pass112,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,454 miles
    Test number
    788318712162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,454 miles (+17,021)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,454 miles
    Test number
    347708412194
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  25. Pass95,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,433 miles
    Test number
    356608811196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,433 miles (+13,751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,433 miles
    Test number
    428548711149
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass81,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,682 miles
    Test number
    283070320148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,682 miles (+15,687)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,682 miles
    Test number
    580690520180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  29. Pass65,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    651741958365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LFT

Does M5 LFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LFT is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M5 LFT?
The MOT on M5 LFT is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LFT done?
M5 LFT was recorded at 263,141 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 11,610 miles a year.
Has M5 LFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LFT has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 LFT 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 M5 LFT find?
M5 LFT passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; central stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; n/s mirror casing taped up, and 1 more.

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