Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T5 LBUMOT history
T5 LBU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 216,926 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 216,926 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,992 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 LBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 5 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 LBU was last recorded at 216,926 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 7,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 209,230 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,696 miles
- Average per year
- 7,992 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 216,926 miles
- 2025 – 209,230 miles
- 2024 – 202,251 miles
- 2023 – 194,276 miles
- 2022 – 186,896 miles
- 2021 – 177,937 miles
- 2020 – 165,553 miles
- 2019 – 156,243 miles
- 2017 – 155,682 miles
- 2016 – 155,397 miles
- 2015 – 154,170 miles
- 2014 – 152,315 miles
- 2013 – 150,194 miles
- 2012 – 145,731 miles
- 2011 – 144,510 miles
- 2010 – 126,489 miles
- 2009 – 112,532 miles
- 2008 – 92,850 miles
- 2007 – 69,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,926 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edge
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.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,926 miles (+7,696)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 216,926 miles
- Test number
- 210466224706
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edge
Pass209,230 miles (+6,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 209,230 miles
- Test number
- 216494919182
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass202,251 miles (+7,975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 202,251 miles
- Test number
- 126951544825
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass194,276 miles (+7,380)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 194,276 miles
- Test number
- 793156864465
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,896 miles (+8,959)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 186,896 miles
- Test number
- 692323123292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass177,937 miles (+12,384)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 177,937 miles
- Test number
- 937417368613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,553 miles (+9,310)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 165,553 miles
- Test number
- 502192617656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot Damp With Grease
Pass156,243 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 156,243 miles
- Test number
- 248804180630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,682 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 155,682 miles
- Test number
- 587790588799
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Fail155,678 miles (+281)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,678 miles
- Test number
- 967198553612
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (4.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre pressure very low
Pass155,397 miles (+1,227)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 155,397 miles
- Test number
- 377514112201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 154,170 miles
- Test number
- 172161112455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,170 miles (+1,855)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,170 miles
- Test number
- 986821929875
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Pass152,315 miles (+2,121)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 152,315 miles
- Test number
- 907585304326
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine oil level very low
Pass150,194 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 150,194 miles
- Test number
- 646222103303
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall
Fail150,187 miles (+4,456)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,187 miles
- Test number
- 267558793255
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall
Pass145,731 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 145,731 miles
- Test number
- 999398612387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBattery insecure
Fail145,731 miles (+1,221)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,731 miles
- Test number
- 116767012364
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass144,510 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 144,510 miles
- Test number
- 959091811380
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail144,510 miles (+18,021)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,510 miles
- Test number
- 419548501483
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,489 miles (+13,957)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 126,489 miles
- Test number
- 201922900339
- NoteN/s wing mirror damaged
Pass112,532 miles (+19,682)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 112,532 miles
- Test number
- 711129499203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,850 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 92,850 miles
- Test number
- 711849908328
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail92,850 miles (+23,117)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,850 miles
- Test number
- 494559508409
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass69,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 69,733 miles
- Test number
- 541073717328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,733 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,733 miles
- Test number
- 583273217318
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about T5 LBU
- Does T5 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LBU is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 LBU?
- The MOT on T5 LBU is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 LBU done?
- T5 LBU was recorded at 216,926 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,992 miles a year.
- Has T5 LBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 LBU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2017.
- Has the mileage on T5 LBU 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 LBU find?
- T5 LBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear coil spring corroded both; both front tyres wearing outer edge.
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