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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

N5 WCRMOT history

N5 WCR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

N5 WCR blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,573 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 WCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 WCR was last recorded at 138,573 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,556 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
7,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,573 miles
  • 2024 – 129,915 miles
  • 2023 – 123,446 miles
  • 2021 – 113,123 miles
  • 2020 – 108,719 miles
  • 2019 – 104,316 miles
  • 2018 – 98,930 miles
  • 2017 – 92,899 miles
  • 2016 – 87,150 miles
  • 2015 – 72,715 miles
  • 2014 – 55,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,573 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Offside front driveshaft seal leaking. (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,573 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,573 miles
    Test number
    847577010623
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Offside front driveshaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail138,556 miles (+8,641)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,556 miles
    Test number
    121774320533
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Offside front driveshaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass129,915 miles (+6,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    236365081387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass123,449 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,449 miles
    Test number
    204204590332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,446 miles (+4,988)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,446 miles
    Test number
    221164722218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass118,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,458 miles
    Test number
    313453212695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail118,456 miles (+5,333)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,456 miles
    Test number
    801228673539
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass113,123 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,123 miles
    Test number
    876363820496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,094 miles (+4,375)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,094 miles
    Test number
    210791619565
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass108,719 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,719 miles
    Test number
    459231981972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,681 miles (+4,365)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,681 miles
    Test number
    429848483383
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass104,316 miles (+5,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    205757984678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass98,930 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,930 miles
    Test number
    586843641089
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail98,867 miles (+5,968)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,867 miles
    Test number
    281942662251
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass92,899 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,899 miles
    Test number
    573452456515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,150 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    923838623039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,136 miles (+14,421)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    577574698318
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65x16C (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65x16C (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level brake light (1.2.1d)
  18. Pass72,715 miles (+17,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    892902543567
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seatbelt buckle outer cover missing but not affecting operation
  19. Pass55,638 miles (+5,250)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    649423234379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,388 miles
    Test number
    445770764077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 WCR

Does N5 WCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 WCR is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 WCR?
The MOT on N5 WCR is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 WCR done?
N5 WCR was recorded at 138,573 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
Has N5 WCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 WCR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on N5 WCR 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 N5 WCR find?
N5 WCR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive offside front driveshaft seal leaking..

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