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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T5 LBTMOT history

T5 LBT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 125,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
125,714 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LBT was last recorded at 125,714 miles on 8 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,708 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,714 miles
  • 2025 – 117,301 miles
  • 2024 – 113,188 miles
  • 2023 – 103,116 miles
  • 2022 – 95,373 miles
  • 2021 – 89,128 miles
  • 2020 – 85,035 miles
  • 2019 – 80,089 miles
  • 2018 – 78,264 miles
  • 2017 – 74,140 miles
  • 2016 – 64,952 miles
  • 2015 – 44,976 miles
  • 2014 – 38,422 miles
  • 2013 – 33,325 miles
  • 2012 – 27,847 miles
  • 2011 – 22,554 miles
  • 2010 – 17,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,714 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,714 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    125,714 miles
    Test number
    216381856288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,708 miles (+8,407)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,708 miles
    Test number
    584023335564
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,301 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,301 miles
    Test number
    200565697167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,296 miles (+4,108)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,296 miles
    Test number
    790303318174
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,188 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    113,188 miles
    Test number
    970897445689
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail113,186 miles (+10,070)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,186 miles
    Test number
    583254587908
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass103,116 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,116 miles
    Test number
    557393785615
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  8. Fail103,111 miles (+7,738)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,111 miles
    Test number
    776367615307
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  9. Pass95,373 miles (+6,245)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,373 miles
    Test number
    396931288926
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer delaminating

  10. Pass89,128 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    621443972688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,126 miles (+4,091)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,126 miles
    Test number
    799188731654
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass85,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    149389516178
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail85,035 miles (+4,946)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    930995485736
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass80,089 miles (+1,825)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    80,089 miles
    Test number
    196151091429
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass78,264 miles (+4,124)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,264 miles
    Test number
    868142184837
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass74,140 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,140 miles
    Test number
    656392165845
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Fail74,139 miles (+9,187)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    982538795255
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass64,952 miles (+19,976)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,952 miles
    Test number
    789415572288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,976 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,976 miles
    Test number
    560011917062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,933 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,933 miles
    Test number
    398355145056
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre rear seatbelt buckle worn
    • NoteCentre,centre seatbelt buckle worn
    • NoteNearside centre seatbelt buckle worn

  21. Fail43,933 miles (+5,511)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,933 miles
    Test number
    159162145060
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre rear seatbelt buckle worn
    • NoteCentre,centre seatbelt buckle worn
    • NoteNearside centre seatbelt buckle worn

  22. Pass38,422 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    678177234090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear bumper damaged to excess.
    • NoteO/s/r wheel arch damaged to excess.

  23. Fail38,421 miles (+5,096)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,421 miles
    Test number
    718884534015
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear bumper damaged to excess.
    • NoteO/s/r wheel arch damaged to excess.

  24. Fail33,325 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,325 miles
    Test number
    547157633078
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  25. Pass33,325 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,325 miles
    Test number
    969837733058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,847 miles
    Test number
    926064222025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,847 miles (+5,293)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,847 miles
    Test number
    306584122034
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass22,554 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,554 miles
    Test number
    739998031018
    • NoteOffside front seat belt stork casing missing,buckle still operational.
    • NoteOffside mirror glass damaged, view to rear still ok.

  29. Fail22,554 miles (+6)2 failures3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,554 miles
    Test number
    206774631006
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front seat belt stork casing missing,buckle still operational.
    • NoteOffside mirror glass damaged, view to rear still ok.

  30. Fail22,548 miles (+4,850)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,548 miles
    Test number
    338713531053
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteOffside mirror slightly damaged

  31. Pass17,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    17,698 miles
    Test number
    213605330094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 LBT

Does T5 LBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LBT is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LBT?
The MOT on T5 LBT is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LBT done?
T5 LBT was recorded at 125,714 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 6,645 miles a year.
Has T5 LBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LBT has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 LBT 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 T5 LBT find?
T5 LBT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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