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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T5 LXGMOT history

T5 LXG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,704 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LXG was last recorded at 103,704 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,354 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,350 miles
Average per year
4,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,704 miles
  • 2025 – 102,354 miles
  • 2024 – 101,027 miles
  • 2023 – 99,466 miles
  • 2022 – 96,832 miles
  • 2021 – 96,662 miles
  • 2020 – 95,365 miles
  • 2019 – 94,434 miles
  • 2018 – 88,041 miles
  • 2017 – 81,535 miles
  • 2016 – 74,401 miles
  • 2015 – 67,157 miles
  • 2014 – 59,512 miles
  • 2012 – 52,401 miles
  • 2011 – 46,127 miles
  • 2010 – 38,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,704 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust system corroded(rear silencer outer skin very poor)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s and n/s rear brake pipes very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,704 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,704 miles
    Test number
    462802928609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass102,354 miles (+1,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    508594031016
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass101,027 miles (+1,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    616528842457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass99,466 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,466 miles
    Test number
    349819088695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,832 miles (+170)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    409473854121
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake and fuel pipes run over top of fuel tank
  6. Pass96,662 miles (+1,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,662 miles
    Test number
    735250194473
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deterioted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass95,365 miles (+931)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,365 miles
    Test number
    923576018821
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Pass94,434 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    311364984391
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail94,358 miles (+6,317)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    166305621217
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass88,041 miles (+200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,041 miles
    Test number
    374577274565
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded(rear silencer outer skin very poor)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake pipes very corroded
  11. Fail87,841 miles (+6,306)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,841 miles
    Test number
    588845049209
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded(rear silencer outer skin very poor)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake pipes very corroded
  12. Pass81,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,535 miles
    Test number
    897049644825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer casing insecure
  13. Fail81,535 miles (+7,134)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,535 miles
    Test number
    947355758494
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake not releasing fully (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer casing insecure
  14. Pass74,401 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,401 miles
    Test number
    877775707436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,850 miles (+6,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,850 miles
    Test number
    653058348626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass67,157 miles (+7,645)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,157 miles
    Test number
    396481405107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,512 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,512 miles
    Test number
    327481804146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,401 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,401 miles
    Test number
    439048032395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,127 miles
    Test number
    407101211438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,127 miles (+7,984)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,127 miles
    Test number
    667451311378
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  21. Pass38,143 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,143 miles
    Test number
    154288170233
    • NoteBoth front brake pads starting to wear,ok at test.

Questions about T5 LXG

Does T5 LXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LXG is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LXG?
The MOT on T5 LXG is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 LXG done?
T5 LXG was recorded at 103,704 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,218 miles a year.
Has T5 LXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LXG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T5 LXG 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 LXG find?
T5 LXG passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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