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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

T5 LFLMOT history

T5 LFL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 169,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,201 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LFL was last recorded at 169,201 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2020: 141,887 miles, lower than 144,887 miles on 6 Jan 2020.

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
168,111 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,090 miles
Average per year
9,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,201 miles
  • 2025 – 168,111 miles
  • 2024 – 165,457 miles
  • 2023 – 158,205 miles
  • 2022 – 153,672 miles
  • 2021 – 147,173 miles
  • 2020 – 141,887 miles
  • 2019 – 137,663 miles
  • 2018 – 124,440 miles
  • 2017 – 109,776 miles
  • 2016 – 89,934 miles
  • 2015 – 79,915 miles
  • 2014 – 64,370 miles
  • 2013 – 47,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,201 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,201 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,201 miles
    Test number
    520391826400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,111 miles
    Test number
    628900464388
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  3. Fail168,111 miles (+2,654)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,111 miles
    Test number
    670470177328
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  4. Pass165,457 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,457 miles
    Test number
    148357635602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,205 miles (+4,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,205 miles
    Test number
    769859950011
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass153,672 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,672 miles
    Test number
    990873314206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,670 miles (+6,497)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,670 miles
    Test number
    118923183778
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass147,173 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,173 miles
    Test number
    612787550519
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip o/s. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail147,173 miles (+5,286)1 dangerous2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,173 miles
    Test number
    953787920211
    • DangerousRear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Rear seat frame not adequately secured to floor of vehicle. (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip o/s. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass141,887 miles (-3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,887 miles
    Test number
    908774257704
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Fail144,887 miles (+7,224)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,887 miles
    Test number
    154010932531
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass137,663 miles (+13,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    137,663 miles
    Test number
    167340966190
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corrodied.
  13. Pass124,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    916542049035
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  14. Fail124,440 miles (+14,664)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    389634961348
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  15. Pass109,776 miles (+19,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    397277641446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  16. Pass89,934 miles (+10,019)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,934 miles
    Test number
    178402128467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,915 miles (+15,545)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,915 miles
    Test number
    859363085001
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteCut on nearside front tyre but no cords exposed
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked but legible
  18. Pass64,370 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,370 miles
    Test number
    139738814101
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked but still secure.
    • NoteOffside front daytime running light not working.
  19. Fail64,370 miles (+16,724)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,370 miles
    Test number
    556008214157
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked but still secure.
    • NoteOffside front daytime running light not working.
  20. Pass47,646 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,646 miles
    Test number
    607409713140
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about T5 LFL

Does T5 LFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LFL is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LFL?
The MOT on T5 LFL is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LFL done?
T5 LFL was recorded at 169,201 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 9,538 miles a year.
Has T5 LFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LFL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 LFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 LFL find?
T5 LFL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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