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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.

S5 SSB white Volkswagen Lt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Lt, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass264,593 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. Pass239,461 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    239,461 miles
    Test number
    635972505750
    • AdvisoryBonnet release cable broken
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Pass203,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    203,069 miles
    Test number
    459325042037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. Pass139,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    139,627 miles
    Test number
    783220089274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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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