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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T5 LVCMOT history

T5 LVC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 210,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
210,455 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LVC was last recorded at 210,455 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,312 miles · 22 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
13,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,455 miles
  • 2024 – 195,571 miles
  • 2023 – 175,977 miles
  • 2022 – 155,087 miles
  • 2021 – 153,529 miles
  • 2020 – 132,630 miles
  • 2019 – 113,717 miles
  • 2017 – 102,267 miles
  • 2016 – 86,969 miles
  • 2015 – 65,622 miles
  • 2014 – 55,023 miles
  • 2013 – 42,364 miles
  • 2012 – 34,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,455 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside centre stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,455 miles (+143)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    210,455 miles
    Test number
    416123675021
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail210,312 miles (+14,741)6 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,312 miles
    Test number
    485300216940
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass195,571 miles (+19,594)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    195,571 miles
    Test number
    726104791236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,977 miles (+17,157)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    175,977 miles
    Test number
    864075549994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,820 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,820 miles
    Test number
    261871618121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,087 miles (+48)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,087 miles
    Test number
    798393791446
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail155,039 miles (+1,510)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,039 miles
    Test number
    680116633165
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear reflector missing neasride and offside rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass153,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,529 miles
    Test number
    596753921928
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail153,529 miles (+20,899)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,529 miles
    Test number
    161745873051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass132,630 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,630 miles
    Test number
    214395907600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside centre stop lamp not working
  11. Fail132,628 miles (+18,911)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,628 miles
    Test number
    473203354799
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside centre stop lamp not working
  12. Pass113,717 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,717 miles
    Test number
    338217203618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,714 miles (+11,447)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,714 miles
    Test number
    457823741674
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure when jacked up (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure when jacked up (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass102,267 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,267 miles
    Test number
    801662309511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,222 miles (+15,253)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,222 miles
    Test number
    710210077386
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located top mount (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured top mount (2.4.C.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
  16. Pass86,969 miles (+44)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,969 miles
    Test number
    209051558690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% both locked out. (3.7.B.5b)
  17. Fail86,925 miles (+21,303)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    778893486035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps. (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% both locked out. (3.7.B.5b)
  18. Pass65,622 miles (+10,599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,622 miles
    Test number
    968887836687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,023 miles (+12,659)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,023 miles
    Test number
    825994374285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,364 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,364 miles
    Test number
    206314053200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,942 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,942 miles
    Test number
    506334642250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 LVC

Does T5 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LVC is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 LVC?
The MOT on T5 LVC is valid until 28 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 LVC done?
T5 LVC was recorded at 210,455 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 13,262 miles a year.
Has T5 LVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LVC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 LVC 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 LVC find?
T5 LVC passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear exhaust mounting defective.

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