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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T13 LSMMOT history

T13 LSM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 207,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
207,766 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 LSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 LSM was last recorded at 207,766 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2025: 200,185 miles, lower than 272,200 miles on 24 Mar 2021.

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
207,766 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,766 miles
  • 2025 – 200,185 miles
  • 2021 – 272,200 miles
  • 2020 – 260,532 miles
  • 2018 – 250,803 miles
  • 2017 – 244,506 miles
  • 2016 – 238,675 miles
  • 2015 – 226,855 miles
  • 2014 – 213,939 miles
  • 2013 – 198,484 miles
  • 2011 – 190,518 miles
  • 2010 – 187,810 miles
  • 2009 – 149,845 miles
  • 2008 – 114,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,766 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,766 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    207,766 miles
    Test number
    876715708946
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail207,766 miles (+7,581)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,766 miles
    Test number
    982626865475
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    200,185 miles
    Test number
    479421385845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    850108728252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    981973121171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    535754476886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass272,200 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    272,200 miles
    Test number
    478561350438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail272,196 miles (+11,664)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,196 miles
    Test number
    774791590829
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass260,532 miles (+9,729)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    260,532 miles
    Test number
    288198729491
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass250,803 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    250,803 miles
    Test number
    469545872084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass244,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    244,506 miles
    Test number
    840374465481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail244,506 miles (+5,831)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,506 miles
    Test number
    705576144786
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass238,675 miles (+11,820)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    238,675 miles
    Test number
    106946148102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass226,855 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    226,855 miles
    Test number
    258016590727
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail226,855 miles (+12,916)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,855 miles
    Test number
    658571654939
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail213,939 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,939 miles
    Test number
    207333184478
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass213,939 miles (+15,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    213,939 miles
    Test number
    295133384156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass198,484 miles (+7,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    198,484 miles
    Test number
    836721713086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass190,518 miles (+3)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    190,518 miles
    Test number
    769764301287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on on dash

  20. Fail190,515 miles (+2,705)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,515 miles
    Test number
    697443501270
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on on dash

  21. Pass187,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    187,810 miles
    Test number
    551637420359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail187,810 miles (+37,965)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,810 miles
    Test number
    934901120346
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass149,845 miles (+35,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    149,845 miles
    Test number
    320847829391
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

  24. Pass114,530 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    114,530 miles
    Test number
    950813338396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail114,372 miles (+365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    871642638388
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail114,007 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,007 miles
    Test number
    684420538336
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T13 LSM

Does T13 LSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 LSM is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 LSM?
The MOT on T13 LSM is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 LSM done?
T13 LSM was recorded at 207,766 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has T13 LSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 LSM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T13 LSM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T13 LSM find?
T13 LSM passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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