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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 LXVMOT history

T5 LXV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
176,368 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LXV was last recorded at 176,368 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,969 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
399 miles
Average per year
7,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,368 miles
  • 2024 – 175,969 miles
  • 2023 – 175,011 miles
  • 2022 – 174,520 miles
  • 2021 – 158,029 miles
  • 2020 – 136,364 miles
  • 2019 – 135,031 miles
  • 2017 – 128,487 miles
  • 2016 – 122,177 miles
  • 2015 – 112,885 miles
  • 2014 – 106,082 miles
  • 2013 – 91,019 miles
  • 2012 – 89,533 miles
  • 2011 – 85,865 miles
  • 2010 – 71,893 miles
  • 2009 – 51,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,368 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • 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.

  • Nearside number plate bulb dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • High level brake light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,368 miles (+399)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    176,368 miles
    Test number
    570069140763
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass175,969 miles (+958)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    175,969 miles
    Test number
    283614954129
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass175,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,011 miles
    Test number
    376649400757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail175,011 miles (+491)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,011 miles
    Test number
    528585409185
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass174,520 miles (+16,491)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,520 miles
    Test number
    344579829418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    158,029 miles
    Test number
    812430613437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,029 miles (+21,665)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,029 miles
    Test number
    868681215241
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass136,364 miles (+1,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,364 miles
    Test number
    552772944324
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing thin

  9. Pass135,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,031 miles
    Test number
    622664438443
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate bulb dim
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light lens damaged

  10. Fail135,031 miles (+6,544)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,031 miles
    Test number
    327711647918
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate bulb dim
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light lens damaged

  11. Pass128,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,487 miles
    Test number
    194242381857
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing mirror case missing

  12. Fail128,487 miles (+6,310)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,487 miles
    Test number
    268569035709
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing mirror case missing

  13. Pass122,177 miles (+9,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,177 miles
    Test number
    311677402892
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass112,885 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,885 miles
    Test number
    163024050874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,082 miles
    Test number
    256066444207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail106,082 miles (+15,063)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,082 miles
    Test number
    548186344245
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass91,019 miles (+1,486)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,019 miles
    Test number
    335605463111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass89,533 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,533 miles
    Test number
    958961182111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,865 miles (+13,972)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,865 miles
    Test number
    305458271139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail71,893 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    390816240122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass71,893 miles (+20,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    533286940174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,331 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    821498129121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpare tyre out of shape

Questions about T5 LXV

Does T5 LXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 LXV expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 LXV?
The MOT on T5 LXV expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 LXV done?
T5 LXV was recorded at 176,368 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 7,687 miles a year.
Has T5 LXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LXV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 LXV 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 LXV find?
T5 LXV passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mounting; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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