
Volkswagen LT
White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc
S5 SSBMOT history
S5 SSB is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 11 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 264,593 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 264,593 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 7,425 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 SSB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 SSB was last recorded at 264,593 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 264,167 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 426 miles
- Average per year
- 7,425 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 264,593 miles
- 2025 – 264,167 miles
- 2024 – 263,528 miles
- 2022 – 261,575 miles
- 2021 – 259,065 miles
- 2020 – 257,120 miles
- 2019 – 255,440 miles
- 2018 – 252,491 miles
- 2017 – 248,465 miles
- 2016 – 243,701 miles
- 2015 – 239,461 miles
- 2014 – 233,790 miles
- 2013 – 221,746 miles
- 2012 – 203,069 miles
- 2010 – 170,965 miles
- 2009 – 139,627 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FRONT AND REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Outer Vehicle sills corrosions
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass264,593 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 264,593 miles
- Test number
- 618333815680
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FRONT AND REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail264,593 miles (+426)1 dangerous1 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,593 miles
- Test number
- 448009470974
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FRONT AND REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass264,167 miles (+639)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 264,167 miles
- Test number
- 410893772582
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass263,528 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 263,528 miles
- Test number
- 696458630674
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter Vehicle sills corrosions
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))
Fail263,511 miles (+1,936)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,511 miles
- Test number
- 347950545334
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter Vehicle sills corrosions
Pass261,575 miles (+2,510)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 261,575 miles
- Test number
- 957383522411
- MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack/ small hole (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass259,065 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 259,065 miles
- Test number
- 528355923352
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail259,061 miles (+1,941)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,061 miles
- Test number
- 220811637989
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass257,120 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 257,120 miles
- Test number
- 456514561698
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))
Pass255,440 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 255,440 miles
- Test number
- 886131297102
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Fail255,432 miles (+2,941)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,432 miles
- Test number
- 225908479626
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s+o/s d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass252,491 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 252,491 miles
- Test number
- 107310159443
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop Light Inop
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat Belt Stork Outer Damaged But Works Ok
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail252,490 miles (+4,025)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,490 miles
- Test number
- 229854474069
- MajorNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Arm Broken (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop Light Inop
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat Belt Stork Outer Damaged But Works Ok
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass248,465 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 248,465 miles
- Test number
- 148622987403
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Fail248,465 miles (+4,764)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,465 miles
- Test number
- 402271302472
- Repaired at testSeat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Pass243,701 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 243,701 miles
- Test number
- 904865088060
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryBraking efforts close to prescribed limits
FailMileage not read2 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 816010282086
- DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak engine area
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass239,461 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 239,461 miles
- Test number
- 635972505750
- AdvisoryBonnet release cable broken
Fail239,450 miles (+5,660)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,450 miles
- Test number
- 422599930786
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass233,790 miles (+15)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 233,790 miles
- Test number
- 369860794471
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/front tyre cracked
Fail233,775 miles (+12,029)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,775 miles
- Test number
- 848382874253
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/front tyre cracked
Pass221,746 miles (+12)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 221,746 miles
- Test number
- 467195193096
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlease note front disc,s showing wear
- NotePlease note slight crake in n/s/r light lens but not showing white to rear
Fail221,734 miles (+18,665)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,734 miles
- Test number
- 775657173042
- FailureCentre Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteSlight stains on both front shock absorber outer casings
- NoteSpare tyre close to minimum tread depth
Pass203,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 203,069 miles
- Test number
- 459325042037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,069 miles (+32,104)8 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,069 miles
- Test number
- 865730642016
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteFront discs corroded.
Pass170,965 miles (+519)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 170,965 miles
- Test number
- 430679410495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteO/S headlamp as no image.
Fail170,446 miles (+30,819)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,446 miles
- Test number
- 394330810328
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteO/S headlamp as no image.
Pass139,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 139,627 miles
- Test number
- 783220089274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,627 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,627 miles
- Test number
- 562715279242
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Questions about S5 SSB
- Does S5 SSB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 SSB is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 SSB?
- The MOT on S5 SSB is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 SSB done?
- S5 SSB was recorded at 264,593 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 7,425 miles a year.
- Has S5 SSB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 SSB has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S5 SSB 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 S5 SSB find?
- S5 SSB passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; exhaust corroded, and 8 more.
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