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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

T5 LXAMOT history

T5 LXA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,856 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LXA was last recorded at 151,856 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,621 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,235 miles
Average per year
6,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,856 miles
  • 2025 – 149,621 miles
  • 2024 – 142,614 miles
  • 2023 – 136,797 miles
  • 2022 – 129,746 miles
  • 2021 – 128,287 miles
  • 2019 – 121,602 miles
  • 2018 – 117,467 miles
  • 2017 – 115,135 miles
  • 2016 – 106,389 miles
  • 2015 – 97,201 miles
  • 2014 – 81,666 miles
  • 2013 – 67,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,856 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • BACK BOX CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,856 miles (+2,235)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,856 miles
    Test number
    526789299870
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass149,621 miles (+7,007)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,621 miles
    Test number
    400300026131
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass142,614 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,614 miles
    Test number
    755827394114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,501 miles (+5,704)5 dangerous3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,501 miles
    Test number
    199480599822
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass136,797 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,797 miles
    Test number
    656476317980
    • AdvisoryBACK BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail136,797 miles (+7,051)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,797 miles
    Test number
    720889923563
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBACK BOX CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass129,746 miles (+1,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,746 miles
    Test number
    520185205068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
  8. Pass128,287 miles (+6,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,287 miles
    Test number
    479448998202
    • AdvisoryFront discs pitted on inner .
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded.
  9. Pass121,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,602 miles
    Test number
    282891220998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,602 miles (+4,135)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,602 miles
    Test number
    105263472578
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass117,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,467 miles
    Test number
    710379838660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,467 miles (+2,332)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,467 miles
    Test number
    708525692464
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  13. Pass115,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,135 miles
    Test number
    408744833524
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sidelight dim
    • AdvisoryEmmisions to clean register
  14. Fail115,135 miles (+8,746)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,135 miles
    Test number
    164618435435
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sidelight dim
    • AdvisoryEmmisions to clean register
  15. Pass106,389 miles (+9,188)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    908804853083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,201 miles (+15,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,201 miles
    Test number
    595329015153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass81,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,666 miles
    Test number
    506196024111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail81,666 miles (+14,103)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,666 miles
    Test number
    499171724125
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass67,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,563 miles
    Test number
    118978643162
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T5 LXA

Does T5 LXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LXA is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LXA?
The MOT on T5 LXA is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LXA done?
T5 LXA was recorded at 151,856 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,566 miles a year.
Has T5 LXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LXA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 LXA 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 LXA find?
T5 LXA passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 1 more.

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