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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

F5 TLSMOT history

F5 TLS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 54,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

F5 TLS grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,304 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 TLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 TLS was last recorded at 54,304 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,301 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,304 miles
  • 2024 – 52,420 miles
  • 2023 – 51,185 miles
  • 2022 – 48,762 miles
  • 2021 – 44,900 miles
  • 2020 – 41,205 miles
  • 2019 – 39,144 miles
  • 2018 – 35,408 miles
  • 2017 – 32,822 miles
  • 2016 – 31,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,304 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,304 miles (+3)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,304 miles
    Test number
    232920625001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail54,301 miles (+1,881)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,301 miles
    Test number
    436327373323
    • MajorCentral Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass52,420 miles (+1,235)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,420 miles
    Test number
    487906524638
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass51,185 miles (+2,423)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,185 miles
    Test number
    896934810901
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  5. Pass48,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,762 miles
    Test number
    149198985831
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted preventing ful inspection

  6. Fail48,762 miles (+3,862)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,762 miles
    Test number
    309277191153
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted preventing ful inspection

  7. Pass44,900 miles (+3,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,900 miles
    Test number
    876844528833
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass41,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,205 miles
    Test number
    988494080688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

  9. Fail41,205 miles (+2,061)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,205 miles
    Test number
    862975407907
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

  10. Pass39,144 miles (+3,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,144 miles
    Test number
    783903303521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

  11. Pass35,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,408 miles
    Test number
    265599273592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,408 miles (+2,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,408 miles
    Test number
    303440833954
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass32,822 miles (+1,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,822 miles
    Test number
    645672643160
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

  14. Pass31,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,179 miles
    Test number
    116062770123
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Questions about F5 TLS

Does F5 TLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 TLS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F5 TLS?
The MOT on F5 TLS is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 TLS done?
F5 TLS was recorded at 54,304 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,498 miles a year.
Has F5 TLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 TLS has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 TLS 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 F5 TLS find?
F5 TLS passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 12 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 9 more.

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