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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 LVEMOT history

T5 LVE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
166,737 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LVE was last recorded at 166,737 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,652 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,085 miles
Average per year
5,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,737 miles
  • 2025 – 164,652 miles
  • 2024 – 162,122 miles
  • 2023 – 159,687 miles
  • 2022 – 156,941 miles
  • 2021 – 154,063 miles
  • 2020 – 150,470 miles
  • 2019 – 149,409 miles
  • 2018 – 143,372 miles
  • 2017 – 139,650 miles
  • 2016 – 136,078 miles
  • 2015 – 134,750 miles
  • 2014 – 131,507 miles
  • 2013 – 129,103 miles
  • 2012 – 124,545 miles
  • 2011 – 94,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,737 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust casing deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Centre Exhaust Casing Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,737 miles (+2,085)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    166,737 miles
    Test number
    524897260661
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass164,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    164,652 miles
    Test number
    330670097946
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Casing Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail164,652 miles (+2,530)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,652 miles
    Test number
    617272382071
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Casing Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer Disc Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass162,122 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    162,122 miles
    Test number
    405943072532
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Casing Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Tyre Wall Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Tyre Wall Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower Steering Pipe/Hose Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail162,121 miles (+2,434)2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,121 miles
    Test number
    768678373076
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Tyre Wall Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Tyre Wall Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass159,687 miles (+2,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,687 miles
    Test number
    998072500819
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 3mm

  7. Pass156,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    156,941 miles
    Test number
    306042765586
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail156,941 miles (+2,878)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,941 miles
    Test number
    692147976124
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    154,063 miles
    Test number
    642781620468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail154,063 miles (+3,593)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,063 miles
    Test number
    124163956605
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass150,470 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    150,470 miles
    Test number
    681929664993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,409 miles (+6,037)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,409 miles
    Test number
    563105887449
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer case corroded

  13. Pass143,372 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,372 miles
    Test number
    235535745939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all 4 badly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail143,358 miles (+3,708)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,358 miles
    Test number
    251877874986
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all 4 badly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass139,650 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,650 miles
    Test number
    815381948887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,078 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,078 miles
    Test number
    766292849159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,750 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    134,750 miles
    Test number
    456099945186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail134,725 miles (+3,218)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,725 miles
    Test number
    479178045140
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass131,507 miles (+2,404)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,507 miles
    Test number
    609473944141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml light on.exhaust corroded.

  20. Pass129,103 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    129,103 miles
    Test number
    786870253118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,545 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,545 miles
    Test number
    448797842386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail124,462 miles (+30,397)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,462 miles
    Test number
    845946442349
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass94,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    416883161459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 LVE

Does T5 LVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LVE is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LVE?
The MOT on T5 LVE is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LVE done?
T5 LVE was recorded at 166,737 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 5,022 miles a year.
Has T5 LVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LVE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 LVE 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 LVE find?
T5 LVE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: both rear shock absorbers corroded; centre exhaust casing deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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