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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 LWUMOT history

T5 LWU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,452 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LWU was last recorded at 114,452 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2012: 77,234 miles, lower than 202,344 miles on 11 Feb 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,718 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,452 miles
  • 2025 – 112,718 miles
  • 2024 – 110,517 miles
  • 2023 – 108,913 miles
  • 2022 – 106,643 miles
  • 2021 – 103,848 miles
  • 2020 – 102,928 miles
  • 2019 – 99,273 miles
  • 2018 – 95,237 miles
  • 2017 – 92,691 miles
  • 2016 – 88,403 miles
  • 2015 – 82,988 miles
  • 2014 – 79,587 miles
  • 2013 – 78,637 miles
  • 2012 – 77,234 miles
  • 2011 – 202,344 miles
  • 2010 – 165,597 miles
  • 2009 – 127,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,452 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Reverse lamps inoperative

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,452 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,452 miles
    Test number
    524150742826
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,718 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    545926119783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,517 miles (+1,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,517 miles
    Test number
    579608598708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,913 miles (+2,270)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,913 miles
    Test number
    967595002140
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,643 miles (+2,795)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    808270602382
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle and componets undersealed

  6. Pass103,848 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,848 miles
    Test number
    206146132324
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail103,848 miles (+920)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,848 miles
    Test number
    683955545833
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,928 miles
    Test number
    568067101707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,928 miles (+3,655)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,928 miles
    Test number
    773032926650
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,273 miles (+4,036)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,273 miles
    Test number
    465343033702
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Pass95,237 miles (+2,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,237 miles
    Test number
    825774330238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inoperative

  12. Pass92,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,691 miles
    Test number
    204752621719
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inoperative

  13. Fail92,691 miles (+4,288)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,691 miles
    Test number
    202916065063
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inoperative

  14. Pass88,403 miles (+5,415)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,403 miles
    Test number
    743664936291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt buckle outer plastic cover missing.
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryDoor open warning lamp on.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inoperative

  15. Pass82,988 miles (+3,401)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,988 miles
    Test number
    165102465097
    • NoteBrake warning and door open warning lamps staying on dash
    • NoteNearside front seat belt plastic cover missing
    • NoteOil level low on arrival.
    • NoteReverse lamps inoperative

  16. Pass79,587 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,587 miles
    Test number
    216133064033
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  17. Fail79,587 miles (+950)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,587 miles
    Test number
    369302964051
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  18. Pass78,637 miles (+1,403)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,637 miles
    Test number
    775008933163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass77,234 miles (-125,110)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,234 miles
    Test number
    149235452056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass202,344 miles (+36,747)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    202,344 miles
    Test number
    415452541096
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake discs slight pitting

  21. Pass165,597 miles (+38,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    165,597 miles
    Test number
    171917790011
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass127,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    127,078 miles
    Test number
    330801739143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 LWU

Does T5 LWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LWU is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LWU?
The MOT on T5 LWU is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LWU done?
T5 LWU was recorded at 114,452 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026.
Has T5 LWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LWU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 LWU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 LWU find?
T5 LWU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front coil spring corroded.

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