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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T5 LGHMOT history

T5 LGH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
163,293 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LGH was last recorded at 163,293 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 13,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,703 miles · 26 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
13,590 miles
Average per year
9,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,293 miles
  • 2023 – 149,703 miles
  • 2022 – 148,626 miles
  • 2021 – 136,533 miles
  • 2020 – 126,028 miles
  • 2019 – 113,692 miles
  • 2018 – 100,629 miles
  • 2017 – 89,284 miles
  • 2015 – 88,633 miles
  • 2014 – 84,011 miles
  • 2013 – 75,688 miles
  • 2012 – 66,552 miles
  • 2011 – 57,526 miles
  • 2010 – 22,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,293 miles
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Noisy on full lock (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded
  • AdvisoryFloor corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge , will need tracking if not been done (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake cables corroded
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever close to seat rail
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust silencer lose first skin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,293 miles (+13,590)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,293 miles
    Test number
    860064237945
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Noisy on full lock (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryFloor corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge , will need tracking if not been done (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever close to seat rail
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,703 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,703 miles
    Test number
    896814549358
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer lose first skin

  3. Fail149,702 miles (+1,076)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,702 miles
    Test number
    591249593188
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer lose first skin

  4. Pass148,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,626 miles
    Test number
    988999894607
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section outter sheil corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine

  5. Fail148,626 miles (+12,093)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,626 miles
    Test number
    570724930962
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn rears/ pulsation (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector missing n/s/f (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel o/s/r (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section outter sheil corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine

  6. Pass136,533 miles (+10,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,533 miles
    Test number
    628938432070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,028 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,028 miles
    Test number
    405262540312
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail126,025 miles (+12,333)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,025 miles
    Test number
    219336443096
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,692 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,692 miles
    Test number
    866735933976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,524 miles (+12,895)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,524 miles
    Test number
    834205852911
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,629 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,629 miles
    Test number
    662799251603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,628 miles (+11,344)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,628 miles
    Test number
    550342805181
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass89,284 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,284 miles
    Test number
    301033784924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,633 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,633 miles
    Test number
    227965296541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail88,633 miles (+4,622)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,633 miles
    Test number
    827650350802
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass84,011 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    919005714394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail84,011 miles (+8,323)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    737365314379
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass75,688 miles (+9,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,688 miles
    Test number
    656836413370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass66,552 miles (+9,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,552 miles
    Test number
    478968512378
    • NoteN/s mirror glass broken

  20. Pass57,526 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,526 miles
    Test number
    826887181285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,524 miles (+35,438)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    498506781244
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass22,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,086 miles
    Test number
    933126940290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 LGH

Does T5 LGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LGH is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 LGH?
The MOT on T5 LGH is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LGH done?
T5 LGH was recorded at 163,293 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 9,315 miles a year.
Has T5 LGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LGH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 LGH 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 LGH find?
T5 LGH passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated noisy on full lock; exhaust very corroded; floor corroded, and 9 more.

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