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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

V725 LJMMOT history

V725 LJM is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 262,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
262,097 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V725 LJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V725 LJM was last recorded at 262,097 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 24,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,532 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
24,565 miles
Average per year
8,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 262,097 miles
  • 2024 – 237,532 miles
  • 2023 – 205,740 miles
  • 2022 – 193,236 miles
  • 2021 – 188,291 miles
  • 2015 – 180,681 miles
  • 2014 – 174,408 miles
  • 2013 – 163,800 miles
  • 2012 – 155,156 miles
  • 2010 – 142,243 miles
  • 2009 – 132,515 miles
  • 2008 – 124,635 miles
  • 2007 – 115,058 miles
  • 2006 – 106,249 miles
  • 2005 – 98,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,097 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft and hand brake needs adjustment

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.

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,097 miles (+24,565)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    262,097 miles
    Test number
    781349094810
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft and hand brake needs adjustment

  2. Pass237,532 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    237,532 miles
    Test number
    152319250411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear surface corrosion

  3. Fail237,532 miles (+31,792)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,532 miles
    Test number
    383699352202
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear surface corrosion

  4. Pass205,740 miles (+12,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    205,740 miles
    Test number
    633587028202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass193,236 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,236 miles
    Test number
    281553216494
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail193,236 miles (+4,945)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,236 miles
    Test number
    980336041356
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass188,291 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    188,291 miles
    Test number
    740585341278
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail188,291 miles (+21)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,291 miles
    Test number
    852413899184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail188,270 miles (+7,589)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,270 miles
    Test number
    532532055226
    • MajorEmissions not tested diesel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody has general corrosion

  10. Pass180,681 miles (+6,273)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    180,681 miles
    Test number
    927725015004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass174,408 miles (+10,608)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    174,408 miles
    Test number
    349418404087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass163,800 miles (+8,644)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    163,800 miles
    Test number
    207651013076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass155,156 miles (+12,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    155,156 miles
    Test number
    349814112052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass142,243 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    142,243 miles
    Test number
    840037040349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail142,243 miles (+9,728)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,243 miles
    Test number
    402187240431
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have small cuts

  16. Pass132,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    132,515 miles
    Test number
    103895329389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail132,515 miles (+7,880)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,515 miles
    Test number
    833715529322
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass124,635 miles (+9,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    430628348402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass115,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    115,058 miles
    Test number
    311313127345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail115,058 miles (+8,809)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,058 miles
    Test number
    742263127309
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRust marks around front wheel nuts may be loose ???

  21. Pass106,249 miles (+7,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    106,249 miles
    Test number
    721027746310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass98,818 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    98,818 miles
    Test number
    672046745371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLeak from nsr axle hub seal

Questions about V725 LJM

Does V725 LJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V725 LJM expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V725 LJM?
The MOT on V725 LJM expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V725 LJM done?
V725 LJM was recorded at 262,097 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 8,452 miles a year.
Has V725 LJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V725 LJM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V725 LJM 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 V725 LJM find?
V725 LJM passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 7 more.

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