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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 LWAMOT history

T5 LWA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 183,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
183,247 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LWA was last recorded at 183,247 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,246 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,247 miles
  • 2025 – 177,760 miles
  • 2024 – 172,605 miles
  • 2023 – 167,249 miles
  • 2022 – 164,153 miles
  • 2021 – 157,574 miles
  • 2020 – 150,826 miles
  • 2007 – 106,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,247 miles
  • AdvisoryRear back box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,247 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    183,247 miles
    Test number
    757360128953
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  2. Fail183,246 miles (+5,486)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,246 miles
    Test number
    292286396393
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central n/s/r brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  3. Pass177,760 miles (+5,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    177,760 miles
    Test number
    857723290357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass172,605 miles (+5,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,605 miles
    Test number
    435624422101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass167,249 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,249 miles
    Test number
    900238637679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,153 miles
    Test number
    882534262163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,153 miles (+6,579)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,153 miles
    Test number
    558131740262
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass157,574 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    157,574 miles
    Test number
    242842937166
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail157,574 miles (+6,748)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,574 miles
    Test number
    946769678219
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass150,826 miles (+44,638)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    150,826 miles
    Test number
    569793926806
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both inner rack ends

  11. Pass106,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    513927617300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,188 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    414227517395
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/ wing mirror glass cracked

Questions about T5 LWA

Does T5 LWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LWA is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LWA?
The MOT on T5 LWA is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LWA done?
T5 LWA was recorded at 183,247 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,175 miles a year.
Has T5 LWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LWA has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 LWA 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 LWA find?
T5 LWA passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear back box corroded.

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