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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 LDEMOT history

T5 LDE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 199,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
199,538 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LDE was last recorded at 199,538 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 7,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,396 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,142 miles
Average per year
6,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,538 miles
  • 2025 – 192,396 miles
  • 2024 – 186,171 miles
  • 2023 – 181,915 miles
  • 2022 – 177,933 miles
  • 2021 – 173,234 miles
  • 2020 – 169,129 miles
  • 2019 – 161,864 miles
  • 2018 – 152,078 miles
  • 2016 – 139,990 miles
  • 2015 – 128,487 miles
  • 2014 – 119,691 miles
  • 2013 – 114,615 miles
  • 2012 – 107,895 miles
  • 2011 – 102,388 miles
  • 2010 – 98,413 miles
  • 2009 – 82,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,538 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,538 miles (+7,142)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    199,538 miles
    Test number
    929343243243
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  2. Pass192,396 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    192,396 miles
    Test number
    199703258161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,171 miles (+4,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    186,171 miles
    Test number
    694958006258
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,915 miles
    Test number
    561967451822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail181,915 miles (+3,982)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,915 miles
    Test number
    479596469568
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,933 miles (+4,699)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    177,933 miles
    Test number
    494671147786
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass173,234 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,234 miles
    Test number
    843091064694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,129 miles (+7,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    169,129 miles
    Test number
    596757412705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass161,864 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    161,864 miles
    Test number
    598479195137
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail161,864 miles (+9,786)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,864 miles
    Test number
    634416720124
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass152,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    152,078 miles
    Test number
    186975782131
    • AdvisoryFront inner anti roll bar bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryWet test

  12. Fail152,078 miles (+12,088)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,078 miles
    Test number
    590022047359
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront inner anti roll bar bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryWet test

  13. Pass139,990 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,990 miles
    Test number
    914048878708
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  14. Fail139,981 miles (+11,494)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,981 miles
    Test number
    948168510257
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  15. Pass128,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    128,487 miles
    Test number
    596763853750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail128,487 miles (+8,796)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,487 miles
    Test number
    463101696226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass119,691 miles (+5,076)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,691 miles
    Test number
    498576914270
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteWipers smery

  18. Pass114,615 miles (+6,720)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,615 miles
    Test number
    189317803246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

  19. Pass107,895 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,895 miles
    Test number
    458475412202
    • NoteO/s mirror smashed

  20. Fail107,895 miles (+5,507)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,895 miles
    Test number
    615385912257
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s mirror smashed

  21. Pass102,388 miles (+3,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,388 miles
    Test number
    626326791169
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

  22. Pass98,413 miles (+16,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,413 miles
    Test number
    901878150108
    • NoteCut in sidewall n/s/front tyre.

  23. Pass82,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,354 miles
    Test number
    160826179181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,354 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,354 miles
    Test number
    813455179159
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T5 LDE

Does T5 LDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LDE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LDE?
The MOT on T5 LDE is valid until 30 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 LDE done?
T5 LDE was recorded at 199,538 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,970 miles a year.
Has T5 LDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LDE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 LDE 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 LDE find?
T5 LDE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, and 1 more.

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