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Volkswagen LT

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc

V5 RUEMOT history

V5 RUE is a blue diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

V5 RUE blue Volkswagen Lt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Lt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,712 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RUE was last recorded at 140,712 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,928 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
3,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,712 miles
  • 2024 – 139,928 miles
  • 2023 – 139,418 miles
  • 2022 – 138,848 miles
  • 2020 – 137,306 miles
  • 2019 – 136,212 miles
  • 2018 – 134,980 miles
  • 2017 – 134,176 miles
  • 2015 – 121,660 miles
  • 2014 – 114,206 miles
  • 2013 – 106,685 miles
  • 2012 – 101,853 miles
  • 2011 – 95,313 miles
  • 2010 – 85,921 miles
  • 2008 – 74,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,712 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,712 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,712 miles
    Test number
    810150971521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,928 miles (+510)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,928 miles
    Test number
    392500840434
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass139,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,418 miles
    Test number
    973883613963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,418 miles (+570)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,418 miles
    Test number
    444808702799
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass138,848 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,848 miles
    Test number
    827478543424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,306 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,306 miles
    Test number
    813522242340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,212 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,212 miles
    Test number
    353767295126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,980 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    551294237356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,176 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,176 miles
    Test number
    395783548309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,113 miles (+12,453)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,113 miles
    Test number
    632975062857
    • FailureFront brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass121,660 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,660 miles
    Test number
    883520996790
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail121,594 miles (+7,388)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,594 miles
    Test number
    615328408759
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass114,206 miles (+7,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,206 miles
    Test number
    786833684104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass106,685 miles (+4,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    739616833006
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  15. Pass101,853 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,853 miles
    Test number
    759812232067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,823 miles (+6,510)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,823 miles
    Test number
    175757622033
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass95,313 miles (+9,392)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,313 miles
    Test number
    455127701037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,921 miles (+11,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    832397030001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  19. Pass74,783 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,783 miles
    Test number
    162415568334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  20. Pass74,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,761 miles
    Test number
    200758598268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,761 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,761 miles
    Test number
    674507698226
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V5 RUE

Does V5 RUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RUE is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 RUE?
The MOT on V5 RUE is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RUE done?
V5 RUE was recorded at 140,712 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,862 miles a year.
Has V5 RUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RUE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 RUE 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 V5 RUE find?
V5 RUE passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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