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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 LWYMOT history

T5 LWY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
138,314 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LWY was last recorded at 138,314 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2013: 94,447 miles, lower than 173,561 miles on 27 Jul 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
135,166 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,148 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,314 miles
  • 2025 – 135,166 miles
  • 2024 – 134,303 miles
  • 2023 – 133,855 miles
  • 2022 – 131,558 miles
  • 2021 – 127,553 miles
  • 2020 – 125,050 miles
  • 2019 – 123,322 miles
  • 2018 – 122,543 miles
  • 2017 – 120,648 miles
  • 2016 – 118,141 miles
  • 2015 – 111,434 miles
  • 2014 – 104,321 miles
  • 2013 – 94,450 miles
  • 2011 – 173,561 miles
  • 2010 – 77,425 miles
  • 2009 – 64,170 miles
  • 2008 – 48,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,314 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,314 miles (+3,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,314 miles
    Test number
    976591696044
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass135,166 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,166 miles
    Test number
    991832354798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,303 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    134,303 miles
    Test number
    485386983620
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail134,303 miles (+448)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,303 miles
    Test number
    701185006996
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,855 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,855 miles
    Test number
    117263796891
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail133,851 miles (+2,293)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,851 miles
    Test number
    772681085772
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,558 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,558 miles
    Test number
    396757713156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail131,557 miles (+4,004)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,557 miles
    Test number
    132004894773
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass127,553 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,553 miles
    Test number
    250467876656
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail127,549 miles (+2,499)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,549 miles
    Test number
    970804464066
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,050 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,050 miles
    Test number
    345148799952
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail125,050 miles (+1,728)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,050 miles
    Test number
    250427941042
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  13. Pass123,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    123,322 miles
    Test number
    812108069586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,319 miles (+776)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,319 miles
    Test number
    283154421608
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  15. Pass122,543 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,543 miles
    Test number
    250616848259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,537 miles (+1,889)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,537 miles
    Test number
    765868110707
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass120,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,648 miles
    Test number
    897922955561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight noise off nearside rear wheel when rotated

  18. Fail120,648 miles (+2,507)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,648 miles
    Test number
    750833621908
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight noise off nearside rear wheel when rotated

  19. Pass118,141 miles (+6,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    864685690390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass111,434 miles (+7,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,434 miles
    Test number
    259829095043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass104,321 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,321 miles
    Test number
    737850404176
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail104,308 miles (+24)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    516388194050
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail104,284 miles (+9,834)3 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,284 miles
    Test number
    198914964421
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass94,450 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    466778253015
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail94,447 miles (-79,114)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    585516753063
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass173,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    173,561 miles
    Test number
    588798901212
    • 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)

  27. Fail173,561 miles (+96,136)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,561 miles
    Test number
    757868901227
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  28. Pass77,425 miles (+13,255)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    132032300246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail64,170 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,170 miles
    Test number
    264509589121
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass64,170 miles (+15,205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,170 miles
    Test number
    824359389157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass48,965 miles1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,965 miles
    Test number
    630342988140
    • DangerousMinor cuts and nails in front offside tyre
    • NoteCentre front seat belt stalk casing missing
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged
    • NotePerishing cracks in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear seats not fitted unable to check seat belts

Questions about T5 LWY

Does T5 LWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LWY is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LWY?
The MOT on T5 LWY is valid until 12 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 LWY done?
T5 LWY was recorded at 138,314 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has T5 LWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LWY has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 LWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 LWY find?
T5 LWY passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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