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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

C5 VAGMOT history

C5 VAG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

C5 VAG silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,551 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 VAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 VAG was last recorded at 131,551 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2017: 79,782 miles, lower than 201,155 miles on 7 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,550 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,551 miles
  • 2025 – 130,283 miles
  • 2023 – 124,274 miles
  • 2022 – 114,660 miles
  • 2021 – 107,676 miles
  • 2020 – 103,428 miles
  • 2019 – 100,655 miles
  • 2018 – 91,939 miles
  • 2017 – 79,782 miles
  • 2016 – 201,155 miles
  • 2014 – 173,416 miles
  • 2013 – 122,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,551 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Day time running light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,551 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,551 miles
    Test number
    726905478314
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,550 miles (+1,267)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,550 miles
    Test number
    628193374168
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,283 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,283 miles
    Test number
    106380641382
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,282 miles (+6,008)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,282 miles
    Test number
    702223713773
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,274 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,274 miles
    Test number
    301601470176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,271 miles (+9,611)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,271 miles
    Test number
    365669440049
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Day time running light
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre rear (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass114,660 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,660 miles
    Test number
    629564160032
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Fail114,656 miles (+6,980)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,656 miles
    Test number
    121372144186
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Day time running light
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,676 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,676 miles
    Test number
    860877097640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,674 miles (+4,246)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,674 miles
    Test number
    164529391879
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers

  11. Pass103,428 miles (+2)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,428 miles
    Test number
    838376865169
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail103,426 miles (+2,771)1 dangerous5 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,426 miles
    Test number
    148812200116
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass100,655 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    284947608532
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread back ground (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail100,654 miles (+8,715)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    164753199948
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread back ground (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass91,939 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    124735069399
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting low on tread

  16. Fail91,939 miles (+12,157)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    513681146405
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting low on tread

  17. Pass79,782 miles (-121,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    267892151250
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryRear outer exhaust silencer skin corroded

  18. Pass201,155 miles (+27,739)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    201,155 miles
    Test number
    900878768612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass173,416 miles (+50,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    173,416 miles
    Test number
    588602294064
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  20. Pass122,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,792 miles
    Test number
    128826013021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail122,792 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,792 miles
    Test number
    618966913041
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 VAG

Does C5 VAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 VAG is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 VAG?
The MOT on C5 VAG is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 VAG done?
C5 VAG was recorded at 131,551 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 674 miles a year.
Has C5 VAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 VAG has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 VAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 VAG find?
C5 VAG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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