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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 LJXMOT history

T5 LJX is a silver diesel Volkswagen first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
166,911 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LJX was last recorded at 166,911 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,637 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,274 miles
Average per year
5,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,911 miles
  • 2024 – 162,637 miles
  • 2023 – 156,241 miles
  • 2022 – 149,629 miles
  • 2021 – 138,562 miles
  • 2020 – 131,916 miles
  • 2019 – 128,495 miles
  • 2018 – 125,786 miles
  • 2017 – 121,834 miles
  • 2016 – 115,400 miles
  • 2015 – 108,274 miles
  • 2014 – 101,154 miles
  • 2013 – 98,104 miles
  • 2012 – 96,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,911 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output low beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,911 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    166,911 miles
    Test number
    270812666006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,637 miles (+6,396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,637 miles
    Test number
    152476604986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass156,241 miles (+6,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,241 miles
    Test number
    733614089887
    • 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))

  4. Pass149,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,629 miles
    Test number
    450300877235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output low beam (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail149,629 miles (+11,067)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,629 miles
    Test number
    934507882156
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output low beam (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,562 miles (+6,646)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,562 miles
    Test number
    843008254226
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass131,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,916 miles
    Test number
    243008478804
    • 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))

  8. Fail131,916 miles (+3,421)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,916 miles
    Test number
    639003697524
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint 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))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (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))

  9. Pass128,495 miles (+2,709)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,495 miles
    Test number
    609150336126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass125,786 miles (+3,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,786 miles
    Test number
    241607975630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met required performance of 16%

  11. Pass121,834 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,834 miles
    Test number
    293744256914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,400 miles (+7,126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,400 miles
    Test number
    397391252449
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pad warning light wire insure
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass108,274 miles (+7,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,274 miles
    Test number
    531892559168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass101,154 miles (+3,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,154 miles
    Test number
    968851644274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass98,104 miles (+2,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    637039633275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass96,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,058 miles
    Test number
    535859652105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 LJX

Does T5 LJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LJX is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 LJX?
The MOT on T5 LJX is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LJX done?
T5 LJX was recorded at 166,911 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,238 miles a year.
Has T5 LJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LJX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 LJX 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 LJX find?
T5 LJX passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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