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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 LVJMOT history

T5 LVJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,174 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LVJ was last recorded at 67,174 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,931 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,243 miles
Average per year
3,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,174 miles
  • 2024 – 62,931 miles
  • 2023 – 56,708 miles
  • 2022 – 52,060 miles
  • 2021 – 49,986 miles
  • 2020 – 49,034 miles
  • 2019 – 47,677 miles
  • 2018 – 44,500 miles
  • 2017 – 36,638 miles
  • 2016 – 33,138 miles
  • 2015 – 27,817 miles
  • 2014 – 21,699 miles
  • 2013 – 18,780 miles
  • 2012 – 15,893 miles
  • 2011 – 14,255 miles
  • 2010 – 12,779 miles
  • 2009 – 9,463 miles
  • 2008 – 6,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,174 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,174 miles (+4,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,174 miles
    Test number
    347512828635
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
  2. Pass62,931 miles (+6,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,931 miles
    Test number
    914410248533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass56,708 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,708 miles
    Test number
    866974107527
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  4. Fail56,643 miles (+4,583)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    533665040613
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  5. Pass52,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    369292843323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail52,060 miles (+2,074)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    501516163028
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Too low (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass49,986 miles (+952)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,986 miles
    Test number
    603587241730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass49,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    757933562539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,034 miles (+1,357)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    754001750829
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass47,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    130710411198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,677 miles (+3,177)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    187771773941
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass44,500 miles (+7,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,500 miles
    Test number
    599771202523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass36,638 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    403204145544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,138 miles (+5,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    166523787410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass27,817 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,817 miles
    Test number
    806013216063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,758 miles (+6,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,758 miles
    Test number
    883456098276
    • FailureSemaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)
  17. Pass21,699 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,699 miles
    Test number
    336726684256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,780 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,780 miles
    Test number
    949465993228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,893 miles (+1,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,893 miles
    Test number
    399226292491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass14,255 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,255 miles
    Test number
    488864591263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,779 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,779 miles
    Test number
    352204890410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,463 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,463 miles
    Test number
    781545599269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail6,738 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,738 miles
    Test number
    222109428398
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  24. Pass6,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    6,738 miles
    Test number
    503029328325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 LVJ

Does T5 LVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LVJ is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 LVJ?
The MOT on T5 LVJ is valid until 13 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 LVJ done?
T5 LVJ was recorded at 67,174 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,567 miles a year.
Has T5 LVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LVJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 LVJ 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 LVJ find?
T5 LVJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; front subframe corroded.

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