
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 LFPMOT history
T5 LFP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 186,480 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 186,480 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,676 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 LFP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 LFP was last recorded at 186,480 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 186,478 miles · 2 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 7,676 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,480 miles
- 2025 – 186,443 miles
- 2024 – 184,068 miles
- 2023 – 179,519 miles
- 2022 – 174,437 miles
- 2021 – 168,808 miles
- 2020 – 160,571 miles
- 2019 – 152,458 miles
- 2018 – 148,419 miles
- 2017 – 143,138 miles
- 2015 – 137,971 miles
- 2014 – 125,197 miles
- 2013 – 113,889 miles
- 2012 – 94,939 miles
- 2011 – 73,569 miles
- 2010 – 53,566 miles
- 2008 – 50,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRoad wheels catch on full lockRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,480 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 186,480 miles
- Test number
- 500095401343
- AdvisoryRoad wheels catch on full lock
Fail186,478 miles (+35)5 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,478 miles
- Test number
- 462981712198
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRoad wheels catch on full lock
Fail186,443 miles (+23)2 dangerous15 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,443 miles
- Test number
- 648617846824
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear doors won’t open (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAfter market suspension fitted. All suspension and springs very rusty and corroded
- AdvisoryAfter market wheels fitted. Passenger front catches on inner arch lining
- AdvisoryOdd headlight bulbs
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,420 miles (+2,352)6 major1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,420 miles
- Test number
- 409270124100
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch inner arch (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass184,068 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 184,068 miles
- Test number
- 625036496171
- AdvisoryAfter market suspension fitted
- AdvisoryFront upper suspension leg mountings worn/movement
- AdvisoryN/s o/s front inner suspension arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s rear anti roll bar bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear wheels run very close to inner arches
Fail184,065 miles (+4,546)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,065 miles
- Test number
- 803255757257
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAfter market suspension fitted
- AdvisoryFront upper suspension leg mountings worn/movement
- AdvisoryN/s o/s front inner suspension arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,519 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 179,519 miles
- Test number
- 281280368370
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail179,517 miles (+5,080)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,517 miles
- Test number
- 350729130563
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure Loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on chassis on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass174,437 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 174,437 miles
- Test number
- 362154776984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,433 miles (+5,625)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,433 miles
- Test number
- 398176735379
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass168,808 miles (+8,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 168,808 miles
- Test number
- 375988385886
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,571 miles (+8,113)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2021
- Odometer
- 160,571 miles
- Test number
- 652454837552
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre brake light n/s door
Pass152,458 miles (+69)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 152,458 miles
- Test number
- 498113488741
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fail152,389 miles (+3,970)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,389 miles
- Test number
- 370816465882
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,419 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 148,419 miles
- Test number
- 559134204072
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail148,396 miles (+384)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,396 miles
- Test number
- 561746689521
- FailureElectrical wiring insecure head lamp wiring (1.9.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail148,012 miles (+4,874)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,012 miles
- Test number
- 736286649762
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass143,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 143,138 miles
- Test number
- 136129534543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,138 miles (+5,167)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,138 miles
- Test number
- 638641969587
- FailureNearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp head lamp come on in place of side lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fail137,971 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,971 miles
- Test number
- 297091415170
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass137,971 miles (+12,774)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 137,971 miles
- Test number
- 775981515132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail125,197 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,197 miles
- Test number
- 537018714176
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass125,197 miles (+11,308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 125,197 miles
- Test number
- 799408714191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass113,889 miles (+18,950)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 113,889 miles
- Test number
- 138490923166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,939 miles (+21,370)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 94,939 miles
- Test number
- 979052802134
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass73,569 miles (+20,003)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 73,569 miles
- Test number
- 908603601180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,566 miles (+2,631)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 53,566 miles
- Test number
- 950499500117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 50,935 miles
- Test number
- 523806828255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 LFP
- Does T5 LFP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LFP is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 LFP?
- The MOT on T5 LFP 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 LFP done?
- T5 LFP was recorded at 186,480 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 7,676 miles a year.
- Has T5 LFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 LFP has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 LFP 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 LFP find?
- T5 LFP passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: road wheels catch on full lock.
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