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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 LUWMOT history

T5 LUW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 248,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
248,715 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LUW was last recorded at 248,715 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,295 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
11,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,715 miles
  • 2025 – 248,295 miles
  • 2023 – 247,210 miles
  • 2022 – 246,075 miles
  • 2021 – 244,701 miles
  • 2020 – 238,088 miles
  • 2019 – 229,432 miles
  • 2018 – 219,594 miles
  • 2017 – 208,961 miles
  • 2016 – 207,328 miles
  • 2015 – 191,081 miles
  • 2014 – 169,322 miles
  • 2013 – 149,068 miles
  • 2012 – 131,937 miles
  • 2011 – 106,216 miles
  • 2010 – 84,464 miles
  • 2009 – 66,996 miles
  • 2008 – 54,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,715 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,715 miles (+420)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    248,715 miles
    Test number
    579727825969
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass248,295 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    248,295 miles
    Test number
    947338148357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass247,210 miles (+1,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    247,210 miles
    Test number
    953603695981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Caliper Flexi-to Flexi-Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass246,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    246,075 miles
    Test number
    590318267858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail246,075 miles (+1,374)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,075 miles
    Test number
    973332816532
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass244,701 miles (+6,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    244,701 miles
    Test number
    597347546983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass238,088 miles (+8,656)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    238,088 miles
    Test number
    337764932844
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension components have age related corrosion

  8. Pass229,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    229,432 miles
    Test number
    341339189230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail229,432 miles (+9,838)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,432 miles
    Test number
    254848898525
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass219,594 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    219,594 miles
    Test number
    501010242881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail219,549 miles (+10,588)8 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,549 miles
    Test number
    577565086144
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass208,961 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    208,961 miles
    Test number
    496777288888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass207,328 miles (+16,247)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    207,328 miles
    Test number
    144902578569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass191,081 miles (+21,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    191,081 miles
    Test number
    427410441353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass169,322 miles (+20,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    169,322 miles
    Test number
    648909844297
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass149,068 miles (+17,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    149,068 miles
    Test number
    785500253212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass131,937 miles (+25,721)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,937 miles
    Test number
    365487042489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,216 miles (+21,752)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    106,216 miles
    Test number
    468111941234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre cracking

  19. Pass84,464 miles (+17,468)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,464 miles
    Test number
    960180740278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,996 miles (+12,940)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,996 miles
    Test number
    233432139233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,056 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,056 miles
    Test number
    793702338257
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about T5 LUW

Does T5 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LUW is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LUW?
The MOT on T5 LUW is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LUW done?
T5 LUW was recorded at 248,715 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 11,094 miles a year.
Has T5 LUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LUW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 LUW 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 LUW find?
T5 LUW passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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