
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
M5 GWWMOT history
M5 GWW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,913 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 184,913 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,797 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 GWW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 17 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 GWW was last recorded at 184,913 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 9,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 175,633 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,280 miles
- Average per year
- 7,797 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 184,913 miles
- 2024 – 175,633 miles
- 2023 – 173,409 miles
- 2022 – 163,125 miles
- 2021 – 155,448 miles
- 2020 – 148,593 miles
- 2019 – 138,014 miles
- 2018 – 130,667 miles
- 2017 – 119,383 miles
- 2016 – 108,012 miles
- 2015 – 97,594 miles
- 2013 – 93,260 miles
- 2012 – 91,091 miles
- 2011 – 84,275 miles
- 2010 – 72,041 miles
- 2009 – 54,819 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear fog lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear x 2 Shocks + dust covers corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,913 miles (+9,280)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 184,913 miles
- Test number
- 463316525892
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass175,633 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 175,633 miles
- Test number
- 232893158445
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail175,625 miles (+2,216)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,625 miles
- Test number
- 627119893936
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass173,409 miles (+2)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 173,409 miles
- Test number
- 492452115823
- AdvisoryAll steel suspension parts corroded
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front + Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded + heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryService due light on dash
- AdvisoryTyres rubbing on inner plastic arches when on full lock
- AdvisoryParking brake performance
- AdvisoryX 2 Shocks/dust covers + mounting points corroded
Fail173,407 miles (+10,282)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,407 miles
- Test number
- 419630480049
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll steel suspension parts corroded
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front + rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front + Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded + heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has free play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryService due light on dash
- AdvisoryTyres rubbing on inner plastic arches when on full lock
- AdvisoryX 2 Shocks/dust covers + mounting points corroded
Pass163,125 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 163,125 miles
- Test number
- 518994898089
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Center + rear box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Inner x 2 wheel/tyres rubbing on plastic arches
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under neath vehicle damage/worn
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear x 2 Shocks + dust covers corroded
Fail163,125 miles (+7,677)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,125 miles
- Test number
- 386491147722
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 3 N/S/F,N/S/R + O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Center + rear box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Inner x 2 wheel/tyres rubbing on plastic arches
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under neath vehicle damage/worn
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear x 2 Shocks + dust covers corroded
Pass155,448 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 155,448 miles
- Test number
- 391522460701
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust center box + rear box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront x 2 Wheels/tyres caching on plastic arches/covers
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat folded up restricting seat belt inspection on
- AdvisoryPlastic covers under neath vehicle restricting full inspection + slight damage to covers
- AdvisoryRear x 2 Rear shocks + dust covers corroded
- AdvisorySpare wheel holder corroded
Fail155,446 miles (+6,853)3 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,446 miles
- Test number
- 444582143742
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust center box + rear box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat folded up restricting seat belt inspection on
- AdvisoryPlastic covers under neath vehicle restricting full inspection + slight damage to covers
- AdvisoryRear x 2 Rear shocks + dust covers corroded
Pass148,593 miles (+10,579)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 148,593 miles
- Test number
- 219624453451
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear x 2 shocks + dust covers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust center box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic covers under neath vehicle restricting view
- AdvisorySpare wheel bracket corroded
Pass138,014 miles (+7,347)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 138,014 miles
- Test number
- 184792062696
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
Pass130,667 miles (+11,284)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 130,667 miles
- Test number
- 515937108425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,383 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 119,383 miles
- Test number
- 596881995383
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened surface both sides (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail119,383 miles (+11,371)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,383 miles
- Test number
- 216764830508
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too far to the right both sides (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened surface both sides (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass108,012 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 108,012 miles
- Test number
- 238591122401
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRusty rear exhaust
- AdvisorySlight leak from exhaust manifold
- AdvisoryTop and bottom covers fitted
Fail108,006 miles (+10,412)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,006 miles
- Test number
- 953608810033
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRusty rear exhaust
- AdvisorySlight leak from exhaust manifold
- AdvisoryTop and bottom covers fitted
Pass97,594 miles (+4,334)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 97,594 miles
- Test number
- 379003915076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,260 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 93,260 miles
- Test number
- 988354643361
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail93,260 miles (+2,169)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,260 miles
- Test number
- 425754543476
- DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,091 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 91,091 miles
- Test number
- 257233892175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,089 miles (+135)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,089 miles
- Test number
- 535262592120
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail90,954 miles (+6,679)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,954 miles
- Test number
- 876974892064
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs carroded and lipped
- NoteRear silencer outer skin carroded
Pass84,275 miles (+12,234)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 84,275 miles
- Test number
- 799818691044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,041 miles (+17,222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 72,041 miles
- Test number
- 921464480044
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass54,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 54,819 miles
- Test number
- 144985079050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 GWW
- Does M5 GWW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GWW is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M5 GWW?
- The MOT on M5 GWW is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 GWW done?
- M5 GWW was recorded at 184,913 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,797 miles a year.
- Has M5 GWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 GWW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on M5 GWW 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 M5 GWW find?
- M5 GWW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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