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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 LKUMOT history

T5 LKU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
178,527 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LKU was last recorded at 178,527 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,527 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,527 miles
  • 2025 – 174,360 miles
  • 2024 – 170,745 miles
  • 2023 – 168,798 miles
  • 2022 – 163,540 miles
  • 2021 – 162,479 miles
  • 2020 – 156,909 miles
  • 2019 – 155,504 miles
  • 2018 – 154,282 miles
  • 2017 – 143,647 miles
  • 2016 – 139,768 miles
  • 2015 – 133,432 miles
  • 2013 – 125,147 miles
  • 2012 – 121,118 miles
  • 2011 – 108,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,527 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point and sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,527 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    178,527 miles
    Test number
    256684236972
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail178,527 miles (+4,167)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,527 miles
    Test number
    708117109567
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass174,360 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,360 miles
    Test number
    942947269680
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail174,360 miles (+3,615)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,360 miles
    Test number
    573428072927
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose split (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass170,745 miles (+3)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,745 miles
    Test number
    301575641141
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point and sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point and sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats have been removed

  6. Fail170,742 miles (+1,944)1 dangerous11 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,742 miles
    Test number
    371789592702
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point and sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point and sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,798 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,798 miles
    Test number
    176980439852
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low

  8. Fail168,798 miles (+5,258)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,798 miles
    Test number
    959725767720
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low

  9. Pass163,540 miles (+1,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    163,540 miles
    Test number
    709224688262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass162,479 miles (+5,570)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,479 miles
    Test number
    449683231718
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass156,909 miles (+1,405)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,909 miles
    Test number
    907118011200
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass155,504 miles (+1,222)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,504 miles
    Test number
    468567591331
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine stabiliser worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  13. Pass154,282 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,282 miles
    Test number
    697533688849
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail154,262 miles (+10,615)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,262 miles
    Test number
    521632535367
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 xl (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass143,647 miles (+3,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,647 miles
    Test number
    334392130114
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  16. Pass139,768 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,768 miles
    Test number
    989025458497
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges

  17. Fail139,768 miles (+6,336)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,768 miles
    Test number
    920282320217
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges

  18. Pass133,432 miles (+8,285)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,432 miles
    Test number
    128675865040
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  19. Pass125,147 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,147 miles
    Test number
    376452193275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,139 miles (+4,021)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,139 miles
    Test number
    315568173234
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  21. Pass121,118 miles (+12,496)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    175816662259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,622 miles
    Test number
    289273141225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail108,622 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,622 miles
    Test number
    476942441281
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 LKU

Does T5 LKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LKU is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LKU?
The MOT on T5 LKU is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LKU done?
T5 LKU was recorded at 178,527 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,647 miles a year.
Has T5 LKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LKU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 LKU 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 LKU find?
T5 LKU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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