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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass211,269 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass197,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    197,980 miles
    Test number
    775949164109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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.....
  6. 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.....
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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.......
  16. 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.......
  17. 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)
  18. Pass116,697 miles (+10,853)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    116,697 miles
    Test number
    806484492076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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.....
  22. 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.........
  23. 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.....
  24. 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)
  25. 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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