Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
T5 LMUMOT history
T5 LMU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 89,370 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,161 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 LMU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 17 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 LMU was last recorded at 89,370 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 89,281 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 89 miles
- Average per year
- 4,161 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,370 miles
- 2025 – 85,032 miles
- 2024 – 81,967 miles
- 2023 – 76,024 miles
- 2022 – 72,733 miles
- 2021 – 71,782 miles
- 2020 – 69,645 miles
- 2019 – 63,702 miles
- 2018 – 56,360 miles
- 2017 – 50,700 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,370 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPart(s) of the exhaust system deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering and suspensionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,370 miles (+89)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 89,370 miles
- Test number
- 951898778565
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPart(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering and suspension
Fail89,281 miles (+4,249)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,281 miles
- Test number
- 778323338916
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPart(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering and suspension
Pass85,032 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 85,032 miles
- Test number
- 329614780617
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPart(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering and suspension
Fail85,032 miles (+3,065)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,032 miles
- Test number
- 547571896664
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPart(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering and suspension
Pass81,967 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 81,967 miles
- Test number
- 813997857069
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing unevenly/heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail81,967 miles (+5,943)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,967 miles
- Test number
- 999114975682
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing unevenly/heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,024 miles (+3,291)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 76,024 miles
- Test number
- 861587602465
- AdvisorySlight imbalance on the front brakes
Pass72,733 miles (+951)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 72,733 miles
- Test number
- 100296179296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,782 miles (+2,137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 71,782 miles
- Test number
- 162852504210
- AdvisoryWasher hose popped off
Pass69,645 miles (+5,943)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 69,645 miles
- Test number
- 268719944088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,702 miles (+29)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 63,702 miles
- Test number
- 621023342641
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail63,673 miles (+7,313)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,673 miles
- Test number
- 326539935696
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,360 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 56,360 miles
- Test number
- 188667319443
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail56,360 miles (+5,660)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,360 miles
- Test number
- 688433818005
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass50,700 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 50,700 miles
- Test number
- 590178858878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,674 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,674 miles
- Test number
- 524577424084
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. & offside front (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened & offside front corroded & thin on inner faces (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & offside rear inner (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Questions about T5 LMU
- Does T5 LMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LMU is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 LMU?
- The MOT on T5 LMU is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 LMU done?
- T5 LMU was recorded at 89,370 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 4,161 miles a year.
- Has T5 LMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 LMU has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 LMU 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 LMU find?
- T5 LMU passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated; slight play in n/s steering and suspension.
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