
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T5 LYKMOT history
T5 LYK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 208,902 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 208,902 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,001 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 LYK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 LYK was last recorded at 208,902 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 204,439 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,463 miles
- Average per year
- 9,001 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 208,902 miles
- 2024 – 204,439 miles
- 2022 – 195,202 miles
- 2021 – 191,560 miles
- 2020 – 187,294 miles
- 2019 – 177,261 miles
- 2018 – 164,879 miles
- 2017 – 159,435 miles
- 2016 – 153,054 miles
- 2015 – 137,550 miles
- 2014 – 125,424 miles
- 2013 – 113,065 miles
- 2011 – 89,066 miles
- 2010 – 79,437 miles
- 2009 – 59,976 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Engine bay/under covers fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,902 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 208,902 miles
- Test number
- 698353418818
- MinorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail208,898 miles (+4,459)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,898 miles
- Test number
- 329599806168
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass204,439 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 204,439 miles
- Test number
- 345105356093
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail204,427 miles (+8,548)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,427 miles
- Test number
- 143478392757
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass195,879 miles (+677)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 195,879 miles
- Test number
- 891860517696
- AdvisoryFront under try fittet
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral corosion under vechicle nsf wheel arch osf wheel arch
Pass195,202 miles (+14)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 195,202 miles
- Test number
- 375059040764
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides - fluctuating - nearside VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting area - corroded almost too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess and VERY close too limit in centre 3/4 of treads - 2mm - nail in centre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel rim - welded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting area - corroded almost too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel rim - welded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
Fail195,188 miles (+3,628)4 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,188 miles
- Test number
- 572927015051
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Way too low - aftermarket lamp fitted (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn 2 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Aftermarket lamp fitted (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn 2 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover - (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides - fluctuating - nearside VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting area - corroded almost too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess and VERY close too limit in centre 3/4 of treads - 2mm - nail in centre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel rim - welded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting area - corroded almost too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel rim - welded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass191,560 miles (+4,266)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 191,560 miles
- Test number
- 664852539541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass187,294 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 187,294 miles
- Test number
- 134072696976
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 on sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted
- AdvisoryO/s parking brake effort slightly low
Fail187,282 miles (+10,021)1 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,282 miles
- Test number
- 702536867446
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn r/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn r/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 on sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted
- AdvisoryO/s parking brake effort slightly low
Pass177,261 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 177,261 miles
- Test number
- 895393079333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted
Fail177,249 miles (+12,370)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,249 miles
- Test number
- 935585247998
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure outer skin very loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted
Pass164,879 miles (+62)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 164,879 miles
- Test number
- 103710837749
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper back box outer skin peeling
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder body pans fitted restricting full view of some items
Fail164,817 miles (+5,382)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,817 miles
- Test number
- 136437762038
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper back box outer skin peeling
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder body pans fitted restricting full view of some items
Pass159,435 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 159,435 miles
- Test number
- 207277921308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint antiroll link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriated
Fail159,435 miles (+6,381)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,435 miles
- Test number
- 141482527653
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint antiroll link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriated
Pass153,054 miles (+15,504)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 153,054 miles
- Test number
- 717815602713
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose at union (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing detached (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer secondary skin corroded
Pass137,550 miles (+12,126)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 137,550 miles
- Test number
- 255633205256
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight body damage
Pass125,424 miles (+12,359)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 125,424 miles
- Test number
- 247495604245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass113,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 113,065 miles
- Test number
- 305835703202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,065 miles (+23,999)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,065 miles
- Test number
- 358504603273
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass89,066 miles (+9,629)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 89,066 miles
- Test number
- 826025711248
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,437 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 79,437 miles
- Test number
- 450391960155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail79,437 miles (+19,461)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,437 miles
- Test number
- 334660960199
- FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass59,976 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 59,976 miles
- Test number
- 450252989194
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMiddle sear back torn.
Fail59,976 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,976 miles
- Test number
- 453952889157
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMiddle sear back torn.
Questions about T5 LYK
- Does T5 LYK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LYK is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 LYK?
- The MOT on T5 LYK is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 LYK done?
- T5 LYK was recorded at 208,902 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,001 miles a year.
- Has T5 LYK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 LYK has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 LYK 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 LYK find?
- T5 LYK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, and 1 more.
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