
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T5 LULMOT history
T5 LUL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 211,269 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 211,269 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 10,248 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 LUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 LUL was last recorded at 211,269 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 211,268 miles · 19 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,248 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 211,269 miles
- 2022 – 197,980 miles
- 2021 – 189,623 miles
- 2019 – 176,076 miles
- 2017 – 162,435 miles
- 2016 – 151,311 miles
- 2015 – 143,635 miles
- 2014 – 132,548 miles
- 2013 – 125,341 miles
- 2012 – 116,697 miles
- 2011 – 105,844 miles
- 2010 – 77,585 miles
- 2009 – 61,619 miles
- 2008 – 47,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged within swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking rear of engine /turbo area. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Adv both rear inner brake pads wearing low.........
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Adv both rear reverse lamps inop.....
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,269 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 211,269 miles
- Test number
- 644206426251
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged within swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking rear of engine /turbo area. (6.1.2 (a))
Fail211,268 miles (+13,288)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,268 miles
- Test number
- 637563081621
- DangerousCentral Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant leaking from rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged within swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking rear of engine /turbo area. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass197,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 197,980 miles
- Test number
- 775949164109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,980 miles (+8,357)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,980 miles
- Test number
- 778306402711
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass189,623 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 189,623 miles
- Test number
- 124644771165
- AdvisoryRear Adv both rear inner brake pads wearing low.........
- AdvisoryRear Adv both rear reverse lamps inop.....
Fail189,620 miles (+13,544)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,620 miles
- Test number
- 557523116218
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Very badly worn........ (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi perished and splitting badly......... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working Repeater lamp inop....... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock serious fluid leak......... (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi perished and splitting badly..... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Worn and poor condition...... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps inop...... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Adv both rear inner brake pads wearing low.........
- AdvisoryRear Adv both rear reverse lamps inop.....
Pass176,076 miles (+96)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 176,076 miles
- Test number
- 656343549326
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail175,980 miles (+13,545)8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,980 miles
- Test number
- 293536886321
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator light on on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass162,435 miles (+3,661)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 162,435 miles
- Test number
- 269177495372
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded
Fail158,774 miles (+7,463)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,774 miles
- Test number
- 182396468762
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold turbo area (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pads wear indicator wires broken
Pass151,311 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 151,311 miles
- Test number
- 271418721762
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAr leak/exhaust leak around flexi turbo area
Fail151,311 miles (+7,676)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,311 miles
- Test number
- 834509550515
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAr leak/exhaust leak around flexi turbo area
Pass143,635 miles (+134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 143,635 miles
- Test number
- 255822395027
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail143,501 miles (+10,953)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,501 miles
- Test number
- 539827385057
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass132,548 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 132,548 miles
- Test number
- 836336264058
- NoteAdv 1x treatment added to tank to help reduce emission output.......
Fail132,548 miles (+7,207)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,548 miles
- Test number
- 958666064004
- Repaired at testFront Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- NoteAdv 1x treatment added to tank to help reduce emission output.......
Pass125,341 miles (+8,644)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 125,341 miles
- Test number
- 956813293055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass116,697 miles (+10,853)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 116,697 miles
- Test number
- 806484492076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,844 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 105,844 miles
- Test number
- 526656361039
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail105,844 miles (+28,259)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,844 miles
- Test number
- 479256661075
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,585 miles (+294)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 77,585 miles
- Test number
- 784705360068
- NoteAdv 1 ltr of engine oil added to engine before emmision test was carried out.....
Fail77,291 miles (+15,672)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,291 miles
- Test number
- 331218650029
- FailureFront Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAdv 1 ltr of engine oil added to engine before emmision test was carried out.....
- NoteStrongly adv nearside front tyre worn badly to limits........
- NoteStrongly adv rear brake pads worn low on inner faces.........
Pass61,619 miles (+14,402)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 61,619 miles
- Test number
- 964646769001
- NoteStrongly adv both front tyres worn to limits.....
- NoteStrongly adv offside rear tyre worn uneaven and low to limits.....
Pass47,217 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 47,217 miles
- Test number
- 203259948011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail47,217 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,217 miles
- Test number
- 770409148075
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T5 LUL
- Does T5 LUL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T5 LUL expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T5 LUL?
- The MOT on T5 LUL expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T5 LUL done?
- T5 LUL was recorded at 211,269 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 10,248 miles a year.
- Has T5 LUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 LUL has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 LUL 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 LUL find?
- T5 LUL passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged within swept area.; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking rear of engine /turbo area..
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