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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 LPUMOT history

T5 LPU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,062 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LPU was last recorded at 96,062 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 11,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,592 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,470 miles
Average per year
5,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,062 miles
  • 2024 – 84,592 miles
  • 2022 – 81,253 miles
  • 2020 – 80,926 miles
  • 2019 – 70,735 miles
  • 2018 – 55,625 miles
  • 2017 – 43,463 miles
  • 2016 – 39,631 miles
  • 2015 – 32,917 miles
  • 2014 – 27,625 miles
  • 2013 – 23,107 miles
  • 2012 – 17,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,062 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,062 miles (+11,470)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    204367199331
    • MinorOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass84,592 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,592 miles
    Test number
    969500619061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,305 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,305 miles
    Test number
    900364803371
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,299 miles (+46)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    676559464387
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass81,253 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,253 miles
    Test number
    411938376334
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Fail81,251 miles (+325)6 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    401264103193
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,926 miles (+10,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,926 miles
    Test number
    779085978538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,735 miles (+219)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    201294320098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring view

  9. Fail70,516 miles (+14,891)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    354912085807
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring view

  10. Pass55,625 miles (+12,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,625 miles
    Test number
    634777039635
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view

  11. Pass43,463 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,463 miles
    Test number
    878683171599
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail43,463 miles (+3,832)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,463 miles
    Test number
    853542469442
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split/cut (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed both front in splits in treads 295/30/22 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass39,631 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,631 miles
    Test number
    675110394240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,489 miles (+6,572)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,489 miles
    Test number
    833263260274
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass32,917 miles (+5,292)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,917 miles
    Test number
    257980655063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  16. Pass27,625 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,625 miles
    Test number
    157885244415
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  17. Fail27,623 miles (+4,516)6 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,623 miles
    Test number
    376924144020
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  18. Pass23,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,107 miles
    Test number
    506732653098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,107 miles (+5,942)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,107 miles
    Test number
    987802053042
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass17,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,165 miles
    Test number
    939303252051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 LPU

Does T5 LPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LPU is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 LPU?
The MOT on T5 LPU is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LPU done?
T5 LPU was recorded at 96,062 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,748 miles a year.
Has T5 LPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LPU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 LPU 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 LPU find?
T5 LPU passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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