Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 LUAMOT history
T5 LUA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 35,804 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 35,804 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 LUA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 LUA was last recorded at 35,804 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Aug 2017: 8,132 miles, lower than 255,690 miles on 5 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 35,404 miles · 28 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 400 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,804 miles
- 2025 – 35,404 miles
- 2024 – 32,832 miles
- 2023 – 30,117 miles
- 2022 – 27,917 miles
- 2021 – 23,874 miles
- 2020 – 19,869 miles
- 2019 – 18,893 miles
- 2018 – 13,346 miles
- 2017 – 8,132 miles
- 2016 – 255,690 miles
- 2014 – 254,631 miles
- 2013 – 246,818 miles
- 2012 – 231,294 miles
- 2011 – 199,303 miles
- 2010 – 162,488 miles
- 2009 – 124,749 miles
- 2008 – 86,742 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass35,804 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear back box outer skin corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,804 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 35,804 miles
- Test number
- 151388576769
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items
Fail35,804 miles (+400)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,804 miles
- Test number
- 327570919342
- Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items
Pass35,404 miles (+2,572)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 35,404 miles
- Test number
- 353966661739
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass32,832 miles (+2,715)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 32,832 miles
- Test number
- 513225237301
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroding
Pass30,117 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 30,117 miles
- Test number
- 340361804337
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroding
Fail30,108 miles (+2,191)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,108 miles
- Test number
- 157522769594
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroding
Pass27,917 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 27,917 miles
- Test number
- 459578429155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass23,874 miles (+4,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 23,874 miles
- Test number
- 696754718874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass19,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 19,869 miles
- Test number
- 585968857979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,868 miles (+975)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,868 miles
- Test number
- 128772838055
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass18,893 miles (+5,547)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 18,893 miles
- Test number
- 463612421843
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass13,346 miles (+7)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 13,346 miles
- Test number
- 253227911990
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail13,339 miles (+5,207)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,339 miles
- Test number
- 650750190122
- MajorBrake cable damaged front section of parking brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass8,132 miles (-247,558)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 8,132 miles
- Test number
- 298210292252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass255,690 miles (+1,059)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 255,690 miles
- Test number
- 770223044744
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass254,631 miles (+7,813)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 254,631 miles
- Test number
- 829667834382
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass246,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 246,818 miles
- Test number
- 646406643328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail246,818 miles (+15,524)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,818 miles
- Test number
- 177164443324
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass231,294 miles (+563)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 231,294 miles
- Test number
- 129342042344
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damaged
Fail230,731 miles (+31,428)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,731 miles
- Test number
- 867115232399
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damaged
Pass199,303 miles (+36,815)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 199,303 miles
- Test number
- 297056551356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,488 miles (+37,739)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 162,488 miles
- Test number
- 240151450374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,749 miles (+38,007)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 124,749 miles
- Test number
- 284078559385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 86,742 miles
- Test number
- 133036138367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,742 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,742 miles
- Test number
- 402913138388
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Questions about T5 LUA
- Does T5 LUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LUA is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 LUA?
- The MOT on T5 LUA is valid until 3 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 LUA done?
- T5 LUA was recorded at 35,804 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has T5 LUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 LUA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 LUA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 LUA find?
- T5 LUA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items.
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