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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T5 LYUMOT history

T5 LYU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
149,831 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LYU was last recorded at 149,831 miles on 19 May 2026, 646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,185 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
646 miles
Average per year
5,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,831 miles
  • 2025 – 149,185 miles
  • 2024 – 147,416 miles
  • 2023 – 147,191 miles
  • 2022 – 144,451 miles
  • 2021 – 142,458 miles
  • 2020 – 140,535 miles
  • 2019 – 137,410 miles
  • 2018 – 130,399 miles
  • 2017 – 123,161 miles
  • 2016 – 114,077 miles
  • 2015 – 106,721 miles
  • 2014 – 99,920 miles
  • 2013 – 92,217 miles
  • 2012 – 89,501 miles
  • 2010 – 66,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,831 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights discoloured and poor patterns
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever appears bent but functions as intended
  • AdvisoryO/s door mirror glass of poor quality

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.

  • Exhaust silencers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust outer skin starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Floor covers fitted covering testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust silencers corroded outer skins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,831 miles (+646)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,831 miles
    Test number
    471806797096
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights discoloured and poor patterns
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever appears bent but functions as intended
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror glass of poor quality

  2. Pass149,185 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,185 miles
    Test number
    802108701641
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded

  3. Fail149,185 miles (+1,769)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,185 miles
    Test number
    433088652377
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking in between tread and wearing inside edge

  4. Pass147,416 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,416 miles
    Test number
    974196712255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,191 miles (+2,740)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,191 miles
    Test number
    567384930393
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted covering testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,451 miles (+1,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,451 miles
    Test number
    855818506817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes and flexy brake pipe end greased
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted covering testable items

  7. Pass142,458 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    142,458 miles
    Test number
    522203510536
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded outer skins

  8. Fail142,446 miles (+1,911)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,446 miles
    Test number
    177283537027
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded outer skins

  9. Pass140,535 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    140,535 miles
    Test number
    324941741919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,410 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,410 miles
    Test number
    364772296912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,399 miles (+7,238)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,399 miles
    Test number
    482702404195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,161 miles (+9,084)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,161 miles
    Test number
    857096976995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,077 miles (+7,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,077 miles
    Test number
    788011457520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

  14. Pass106,721 miles (+6,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,721 miles
    Test number
    627584395069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass99,920 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,920 miles
    Test number
    825064194081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,217 miles (+2,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    515475593044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass89,501 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    525456002081
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront headlamp washers not working.

  18. Fail89,499 miles (+22,824)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,499 miles
    Test number
    306285302045
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront headlamp washers not working.

  19. Pass66,675 miles (+323)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    250564840499
    • NoteN/s/r disc scored
    • NoteTints on windows

  20. Fail66,352 miles5 dangerous2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,352 miles
    Test number
    251519430169
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f side window tinted
    • NoteO/s/f side window tinted

Questions about T5 LYU

Does T5 LYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LYU is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 LYU?
The MOT on T5 LYU is valid until 29 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 LYU done?
T5 LYU was recorded at 149,831 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 5,217 miles a year.
Has T5 LYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LYU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 LYU 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 LYU find?
T5 LYU passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both headlights discoloured and poor patterns; corrosion to exhaust, and 2 more.

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