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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T5 LFNMOT history

T5 LFN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,225 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LFN was last recorded at 74,225 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,321 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,904 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,225 miles
  • 2024 – 71,321 miles
  • 2023 – 66,744 miles
  • 2022 – 61,669 miles
  • 2021 – 56,509 miles
  • 2020 – 52,696 miles
  • 2019 – 50,829 miles
  • 2018 – 48,927 miles
  • 2017 – 43,912 miles
  • 2016 – 38,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,225 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside q

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,225 miles (+2,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    602162824959
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass71,321 miles (+4,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,321 miles
    Test number
    503066234948
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass66,744 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,744 miles
    Test number
    294294107066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside q (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail66,730 miles (+5,061)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,730 miles
    Test number
    683680686616
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside q (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass61,669 miles (+5,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,669 miles
    Test number
    762263262811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nearside rear outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass56,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    668301951650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,509 miles (+3,813)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    442281164321
    • MajorCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass52,696 miles (+1,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,696 miles
    Test number
    285708849755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass50,829 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,829 miles
    Test number
    931503185098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,927 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,927 miles
    Test number
    157190617708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,912 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    200555969906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,870 miles (+5,573)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,870 miles
    Test number
    767131911646
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  13. Pass38,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    999436543200
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail38,297 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    767714778471
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 LFN

Does T5 LFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LFN is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LFN?
The MOT on T5 LFN is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LFN done?
T5 LFN was recorded at 74,225 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has T5 LFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LFN has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 LFN 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 LFN find?
T5 LFN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin inner; rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside.

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