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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

W5 LDVMOT history

W5 LDV is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

W5 LDV black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,510 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 LDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 LDV was last recorded at 91,510 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,261 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,249 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,510 miles
  • 2025 – 89,261 miles
  • 2024 – 86,922 miles
  • 2023 – 80,257 miles
  • 2022 – 73,116 miles
  • 2021 – 64,020 miles
  • 2020 – 61,655 miles
  • 2019 – 57,862 miles
  • 2018 – 50,450 miles
  • 2017 – 44,792 miles
  • 2016 – 42,750 miles
  • 2015 – 39,232 miles
  • 2014 – 36,636 miles
  • 2013 – 33,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,510 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,510 miles (+2,249)5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,510 miles
    Test number
    747909308427
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass89,261 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    350465121076
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail89,261 miles (+2,339)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    997566434409
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass86,922 miles (+6,665)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,922 miles
    Test number
    544055055717
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass80,257 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,257 miles
    Test number
    480618289925
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail80,256 miles (+7,140)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    125670198638
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass73,116 miles (+9,096)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    610518587292
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass64,020 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    692355066686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,655 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,655 miles
    Test number
    917272103732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,651 miles (+3,789)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    180251409536
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass57,862 miles (+7,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    339380639121
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2554020 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass50,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    515998816741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,450 miles (+5,658)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    737659489035
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass44,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,792 miles
    Test number
    244024504870
    • AdvisoryShields on underbody,etc, and camper conversion restrict examination of testable items*
  15. Fail44,792 miles (+2,042)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,792 miles
    Test number
    255036812774
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryShields on underbody,etc, and camper conversion restrict examination of testable items*
  16. Pass42,750 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,750 miles
    Test number
    800600577131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,232 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,232 miles
    Test number
    678409565158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,636 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    497217474119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,553 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,553 miles
    Test number
    288304683453
    • NoteUnderbody shields restrict examination* headlamp aims on aim limits* emissions too clean to prompt smoke meter* no rear viewmirror*

Questions about W5 LDV

Does W5 LDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 LDV is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 LDV?
The MOT on W5 LDV is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 LDV done?
W5 LDV was recorded at 91,510 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has W5 LDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 LDV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 LDV 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 W5 LDV find?
W5 LDV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 9 more.

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