
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
T5 LHVMOT history
T5 LHV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,235 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 173,235 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 LHV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 31 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 LHV was last recorded at 173,235 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 173,228 miles · 17 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 9,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,235 miles
- 2025 – 165,976 miles
- 2024 – 159,885 miles
- 2023 – 149,591 miles
- 2022 – 139,196 miles
- 2021 – 127,353 miles
- 2020 – 121,109 miles
- 2019 – 113,128 miles
- 2018 – 103,240 miles
- 2017 – 97,098 miles
- 2016 – 87,528 miles
- 2015 – 76,545 miles
- 2014 – 65,976 miles
- 2013 – 49,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded 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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,235 miles (+7)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 173,235 miles
- Test number
- 712468140302
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail173,228 miles (+7,252)3 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,228 miles
- Test number
- 158192342160
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass165,976 miles (+42)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 165,976 miles
- Test number
- 293045065668
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail165,934 miles (+6,049)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,934 miles
- Test number
- 631305580771
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge, wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge- wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySlight grease leak from clamp on offside front inner CV gaiter
Pass159,885 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 159,885 miles
- Test number
- 699496232325
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail159,880 miles (+10,289)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,880 miles
- Test number
- 221666320817
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass149,591 miles (+41)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 149,591 miles
- Test number
- 672087766320
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail149,550 miles (+10,354)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,550 miles
- Test number
- 224130622567
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,196 miles (+11,843)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 139,196 miles
- Test number
- 928988957221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,353 miles (+6,244)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 127,353 miles
- Test number
- 823105965780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,109 miles (+7,981)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 121,109 miles
- Test number
- 445951294870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,128 miles (+9,888)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 113,128 miles
- Test number
- 606579488418
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,240 miles (+6,142)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 103,240 miles
- Test number
- 432976740017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,098 miles (+9,570)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 97,098 miles
- Test number
- 195127880100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass87,528 miles (+10,983)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 87,528 miles
- Test number
- 411899692478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,545 miles (+10,569)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 76,545 miles
- Test number
- 889720985019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,976 miles (+16,682)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,976 miles
- Test number
- 525607074000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,294 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 49,294 miles
- Test number
- 497191783016
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail49,294 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,294 miles
- Test number
- 965471583079
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about T5 LHV
- Does T5 LHV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LHV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 LHV?
- The MOT on T5 LHV is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 LHV done?
- T5 LHV was recorded at 173,235 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 9,542 miles a year.
- Has T5 LHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 LHV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 LHV 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 LHV find?
- T5 LHV passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 6 more.
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