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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S5 GTWMOT history

S5 GTW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S5 GTW grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,006 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 GTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 GTW was last recorded at 163,006 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 5,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,653 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,353 miles
Average per year
5,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,006 miles
  • 2025 – 157,653 miles
  • 2024 – 153,324 miles
  • 2023 – 151,422 miles
  • 2022 – 148,902 miles
  • 2021 – 145,323 miles
  • 2020 – 139,354 miles
  • 2019 – 133,855 miles
  • 2018 – 127,821 miles
  • 2017 – 123,653 miles
  • 2016 – 119,530 miles
  • 2015 – 114,237 miles
  • 2014 – 109,131 miles
  • 2013 – 94,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,006 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Centre and rear exhaust parts corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,006 miles
    Test number
    514278345010
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal

  2. Fail163,006 miles (+5,353)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,006 miles
    Test number
    226332112473
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal

  3. Pass157,653 miles (+4,329)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,653 miles
    Test number
    316947451000
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,324 miles (+1,902)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,324 miles
    Test number
    927404137982
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including both front suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass151,422 miles (+2,520)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,422 miles
    Test number
    905339724848
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass148,902 miles (+3,579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,902 miles
    Test number
    111276652351
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass145,323 miles (+5,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,323 miles
    Test number
    565602112066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,354 miles (+110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,354 miles
    Test number
    598188769766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust parts corroded

  9. Fail139,244 miles (+5,389)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,244 miles
    Test number
    502052471749
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust parts corroded

  10. Pass133,855 miles (+6,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,855 miles
    Test number
    646841029383
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust parts corroded

  11. Pass127,821 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,821 miles
    Test number
    154766629385
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day time running lamp out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  12. Fail127,820 miles (+4,167)3 dangerous2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,820 miles
    Test number
    345921018867
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day time running lamp out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  13. Pass123,653 miles (+4,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,653 miles
    Test number
    952748031896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  14. Pass119,530 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,530 miles
    Test number
    522803621254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded

  15. Fail119,530 miles (+5,293)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,530 miles
    Test number
    389533636251
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded

  16. Pass114,237 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,237 miles
    Test number
    197831657597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,131 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,131 miles
    Test number
    756443324376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,389 miles (+11,974)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    675639084158
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass94,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    119592043118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail94,415 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    559452043119
    • FailureFront Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 GTW

Does S5 GTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 GTW is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 GTW?
The MOT on S5 GTW is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 GTW done?
S5 GTW was recorded at 163,006 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,133 miles a year.
Has S5 GTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 GTW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 GTW 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 S5 GTW find?
S5 GTW passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coated in underseal; underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

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