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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

S5 VTGMOT history

S5 VTG is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 23 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
174,446 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 VTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 VTG was last recorded at 174,446 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,445 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,446 miles
  • 2025 – 170,535 miles
  • 2024 – 166,316 miles
  • 2023 – 159,456 miles
  • 2022 – 153,132 miles
  • 2021 – 147,377 miles
  • 2020 – 142,231 miles
  • 2019 – 138,606 miles
  • 2018 – 135,231 miles
  • 2017 – 130,452 miles
  • 2015 – 118,409 miles
  • 2014 – 111,974 miles
  • 2013 – 105,268 miles
  • 2012 – 96,907 miles
  • 2010 – 91,576 miles
  • 2009 – 88,336 miles
  • 2008 – 78,427 miles
  • 2007 – 71,351 miles
  • 2006 – 59,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,446 miles
  • MinorFront Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector chuffing (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,446 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    174,446 miles
    Test number
    575488430222
    • MinorFront Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector chuffing (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail174,445 miles (+3,910)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,445 miles
    Test number
    144259433814
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,535 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    170,535 miles
    Test number
    131156974625
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail170,534 miles (+4,218)8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,534 miles
    Test number
    480857474175
    • MajorCentral Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin no. 3 injector chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass166,316 miles (+6,860)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,316 miles
    Test number
    832832908795
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector chuff (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass159,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,456 miles
    Test number
    364398238839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail159,456 miles (+6,324)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,456 miles
    Test number
    412330722923
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass153,132 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,132 miles
    Test number
    743965362513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail153,128 miles (+5,751)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,128 miles
    Test number
    945224752606
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass147,377 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,377 miles
    Test number
    460957632833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail147,375 miles (+5,144)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,375 miles
    Test number
    310097502096
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure complete system corroded at mountings (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass142,231 miles (+3,625)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,231 miles
    Test number
    269750227475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass138,606 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,606 miles
    Test number
    376529280343
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint to pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded

  14. Fail138,606 miles (+3,375)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,606 miles
    Test number
    957442152225
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint to pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe corroded

  15. Pass135,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,231 miles
    Test number
    403432688228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Fail135,231 miles (+4,779)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,231 miles
    Test number
    605980981899
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass130,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,452 miles
    Test number
    374125691671
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

  18. Fail130,452 miles (+12,043)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,452 miles
    Test number
    914685052811
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

  19. Pass118,409 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,409 miles
    Test number
    372158564225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,974 miles
    Test number
    548347224274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail111,974 miles (+6,706)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,974 miles
    Test number
    556867124279
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass105,268 miles (+8,361)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,268 miles
    Test number
    648547123280
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass96,907 miles (+5,331)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    626145232278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,576 miles (+3,240)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    142312700255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass88,336 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    103164009257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail88,336 miles (+9,909)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    631564409213
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass78,427 miles (+7,076)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,427 miles
    Test number
    713662518252
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass71,351 miles (+12,277)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    232202507207
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass59,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    210268006265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail59,074 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    114045606290
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S5 VTG

Does S5 VTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 VTG is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 VTG?
The MOT on S5 VTG is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 VTG done?
S5 VTG was recorded at 174,446 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,737 miles a year.
Has S5 VTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 VTG has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 VTG 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 VTG find?
S5 VTG passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both missing; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector chuffing.

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