Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 LHLMOT history
T5 LHL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 192,738 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,367 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 LHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 LHL was last recorded at 192,738 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 192,724 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 11,367 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,738 miles
- 2025 – 190,941 miles
- 2024 – 183,637 miles
- 2023 – 177,927 miles
- 2022 – 171,570 miles
- 2021 – 166,434 miles
- 2020 – 161,241 miles
- 2019 – 150,928 miles
- 2017 – 140,262 miles
- 2016 – 121,091 miles
- 2015 – 101,361 miles
- 2014 – 82,015 miles
- 2013 – 60,284 miles
- 2012 – 40,245 miles
- 2011 – 24,690 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,738 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront subframe ex rusty
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Coil spring corroded all F&R
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,738 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 192,738 miles
- Test number
- 462920322806
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront subframe ex rusty
Fail192,738 miles (+14)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,738 miles
- Test number
- 685736110193
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront subframe ex rusty
Fail192,724 miles (+1,783)2 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,724 miles
- Test number
- 385337782899
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bonnet secondary safety latch siezed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass190,941 miles (+7,304)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 190,941 miles
- Test number
- 341391226582
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all F&R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded f&r
Pass183,637 miles (+5,710)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 183,637 miles
- Test number
- 247214089917
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all f&r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass177,927 miles (+6,357)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 177,927 miles
- Test number
- 960195061809
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass171,570 miles (+5,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 171,570 miles
- Test number
- 563013349066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass166,434 miles (+5,193)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 166,434 miles
- Test number
- 609227701468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,241 miles (+10,313)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 161,241 miles
- Test number
- 638667512929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,928 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 150,928 miles
- Test number
- 772035857493
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,926 miles (+10,664)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,926 miles
- Test number
- 873751978933
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,262 miles (+19,171)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 140,262 miles
- Test number
- 579326134109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,091 miles (+184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 121,091 miles
- Test number
- 770855626732
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides as marked (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged (4.1.E.1)
Fail120,907 miles (+19,546)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,907 miles
- Test number
- 693297433318
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides as marked (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,361 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 101,361 miles
- Test number
- 392228736271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail101,361 miles (+19,346)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,361 miles
- Test number
- 225369381265
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass82,015 miles (+21,731)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 82,015 miles
- Test number
- 726182104351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,284 miles (+20,039)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 60,284 miles
- Test number
- 989809003305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,245 miles (+15,555)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 40,245 miles
- Test number
- 765218502389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,690 miles (+3,677)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 24,690 miles
- Test number
- 485105511451
- NoteFront and rear brake pads LOW.
Pass21,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 21,013 miles
- Test number
- 438063851053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 LHL
- Does T5 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LHL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 LHL?
- The MOT on T5 LHL is valid until 1 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 LHL done?
- T5 LHL was recorded at 192,738 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 11,367 miles a year.
- Has T5 LHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 LHL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 LHL 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 LHL find?
- T5 LHL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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