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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

T5 LCNMOT history

T5 LCN is a silver diesel Volkswagen California first used on 1 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,578 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LCN was last recorded at 100,578 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 2,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,625 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,953 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,578 miles
  • 2025 – 97,625 miles
  • 2024 – 96,462 miles
  • 2023 – 95,680 miles
  • 2022 – 95,521 miles
  • 2021 – 94,445 miles
  • 2020 – 93,809 miles
  • 2019 – 88,484 miles
  • 2018 – 87,136 miles
  • 2016 – 83,110 miles
  • 2015 – 76,043 miles
  • 2014 – 70,816 miles
  • 2013 – 68,100 miles
  • 2012 – 60,758 miles
  • 2011 – 45,827 miles
  • 2010 – 37,426 miles
  • 2008 – 29,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,578 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Condition of outer skin on tail pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear tail pipe condition of outer skin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,578 miles (+2,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    903498038042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,625 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,625 miles
    Test number
    907457900340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,621 miles (+1,159)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,621 miles
    Test number
    560752349241
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass96,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,462 miles
    Test number
    532786735756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCondition of outer skin on tail pipe

  5. Fail96,462 miles (+782)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,462 miles
    Test number
    610280600229
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCondition of outer skin on tail pipe

  6. Pass95,680 miles (+159)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    554768876174
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear condition of outer skin on tail pipe

  7. Pass95,521 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,521 miles
    Test number
    685442082320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,445 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    557090456049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,809 miles (+5,325)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,809 miles
    Test number
    590231704676
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear outer skin on tail pipe

  10. Pass88,484 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,484 miles
    Test number
    397933444024
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear condition of outer jacket on tail pipe.

  11. Fail88,484 miles (+1,348)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,484 miles
    Test number
    243928716024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear condition of outer jacket on tail pipe.

  12. Pass87,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    330296550030
    • AdvisoryRear condition of tail pipe.

  13. Fail87,136 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    377167794953
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear condition of tail pipe.

  14. Pass83,110 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,110 km
    Test number
    596103259453
    • AdvisoryRear tail pipe condition of outer skin

  15. Fail83,110 miles (+7,067)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,110 miles
    Test number
    884729729381
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tail pipe condition of outer skin

  16. Pass76,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,043 miles
    Test number
    419757619193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and wearing out of shape.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail76,043 miles (+5,227)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,043 miles
    Test number
    997042827444
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and wearing out of shape.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass70,816 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,816 miles
    Test number
    568774044373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,100 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    695838293276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,758 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,758 miles
    Test number
    729057812382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,213 miles (+11,386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,213 miles
    Test number
    977329762080
    • NoteLeft hand drive headlamps fitted beam alterd with tape

  22. Pass45,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    186016771405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    487656971010
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  24. Pass37,426 miles (+7,880)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,426 miles
    Test number
    424580790061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,546 miles
    Test number
    202404978217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,546 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,546 miles
    Test number
    940223778284
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T5 LCN

Does T5 LCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LCN is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LCN?
The MOT on T5 LCN is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LCN done?
T5 LCN was recorded at 100,578 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has T5 LCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LCN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 LCN 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 LCN find?
T5 LCN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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