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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 LHXMOT history

T5 LHX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,206 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LHX was last recorded at 173,206 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 9,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,942 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,264 miles
Average per year
6,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,206 miles
  • 2025 – 163,942 miles
  • 2024 – 159,781 miles
  • 2023 – 154,140 miles
  • 2022 – 147,468 miles
  • 2021 – 145,031 miles
  • 2020 – 143,804 miles
  • 2019 – 142,389 miles
  • 2017 – 140,828 miles
  • 2016 – 139,405 miles
  • 2015 – 131,847 miles
  • 2014 – 120,288 miles
  • 2013 – 108,322 miles
  • 2012 – 98,075 miles
  • 2011 – 87,826 miles
  • 2010 – 78,513 miles
  • 2009 – 69,980 miles
  • 2008 – 60,153 miles
  • 2007 – 45,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,206 miles
    Test number
    783025629914
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail173,206 miles (+9,264)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,206 miles
    Test number
    329290771044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass163,942 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,942 miles
    Test number
    422668361943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,781 miles (+5,641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,781 miles
    Test number
    271310176817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,140 miles (+6,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,140 miles
    Test number
    796288704681
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,468 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,468 miles
    Test number
    977428641497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,031 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    145,031 miles
    Test number
    347479350257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,804 miles (+1,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    143,804 miles
    Test number
    243728797054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass142,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,389 miles
    Test number
    367869373312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,389 miles (+1,561)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,389 miles
    Test number
    561580623914
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass140,828 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    140,828 miles
    Test number
    932211752028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,405 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,405 miles
    Test number
    844416624432
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail139,404 miles (+7,557)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,404 miles
    Test number
    451789848954
    • FailureNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced no effort (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass131,847 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,847 miles
    Test number
    482686582111
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail131,802 miles (+11,514)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,802 miles
    Test number
    561065262966
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail120,288 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,288 miles
    Test number
    116970404329
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads are stepped
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  17. Pass120,288 miles (+11,966)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,288 miles
    Test number
    465450704434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads are stepped
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  18. Pass108,322 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,322 miles
    Test number
    195222983247
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepped
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  19. Fail108,322 miles (+10,247)8 failures9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,322 miles
    Test number
    677930383220
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepped
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  20. Pass98,075 miles (+10,249)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,075 miles
    Test number
    855668192220
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass87,826 miles (+9,313)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    259158691260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside door mirror damaged

  22. Pass78,513 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,513 miles
    Test number
    381564590267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCovers fitted to underside of vehicle so unable to check for corrosion
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

  23. Fail78,511 miles (+8,531)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,511 miles
    Test number
    772694290268
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCovers fitted to underside of vehicle so unable to check for corrosion
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathered inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  24. Pass69,980 miles (+9,827)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    234162099262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,153 miles (+15,046)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,153 miles
    Test number
    472923308345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    581632467226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 LHX

Does T5 LHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LHX is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LHX?
The MOT on T5 LHX is valid until 26 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 LHX done?
T5 LHX was recorded at 173,206 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 6,892 miles a year.
Has T5 LHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LHX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 LHX 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 LHX find?
T5 LHX passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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