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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

S5 GWGMOT history

S5 GWG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

S5 GWG white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,635 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 GWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 GWG was last recorded at 111,635 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,821 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,814 miles
Average per year
4,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,635 miles
  • 2025 – 109,821 miles
  • 2024 – 106,119 miles
  • 2023 – 102,673 miles
  • 2022 – 98,360 miles
  • 2021 – 94,371 miles
  • 2020 – 92,166 miles
  • 2018 – 86,952 miles
  • 2017 – 80,028 miles
  • 2016 – 73,075 miles
  • 2015 – 67,779 miles
  • 2014 – 61,024 miles
  • 2013 – 56,050 miles
  • 2012 – 51,769 miles
  • 2011 – 49,841 miles
  • 2010 – 45,759 miles
  • 2009 – 41,362 miles
  • 2008 – 35,730 miles
  • 2007 – 29,979 miles
  • 2006 – 22,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,635 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,635 miles (+1,814)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,635 miles
    Test number
    407183787388
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,821 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,821 miles
    Test number
    405520889175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  3. Pass106,119 miles (+3,446)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    177713236100
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member surface corrosion

  4. Pass102,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,673 miles
    Test number
    600099953508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner engine bay holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail102,672 miles (+4,312)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,672 miles
    Test number
    962772706774
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner engine bay holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,360 miles
    Test number
    687403683528
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT

  7. Fail98,360 miles (+3,989)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,360 miles
    Test number
    460766616211
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT LOWER DUST COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT

  8. Pass94,371 miles (+2,205)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    814323276587
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass92,166 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    613291455730
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Door locked (campa van)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel - Lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail92,166 miles (+5,214)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    996344555426
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Door locked (campa van)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel - Lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass86,952 miles (+6,924)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,952 miles
    Test number
    989394595591
    • 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))

  12. Pass80,028 miles (+6,953)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,028 miles
    Test number
    377135710417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    231792254368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,073 miles (+5,294)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,073 miles
    Test number
    268412253203
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass67,779 miles (+6,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,779 miles
    Test number
    131671915954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes starting to split

  16. Pass61,024 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    179048634219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    687574333200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,050 miles (+4,281)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    685184333229
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  19. Pass51,769 miles (+1,928)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,769 miles
    Test number
    307092522204
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass49,841 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,841 miles
    Test number
    779446501292
    • NoteChild seat not fully secure
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect center seat belt child fitted

  21. Fail49,840 miles (+4,081)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,840 miles
    Test number
    567196101286
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat not fully secure
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect center seat belt child fitted

  22. Pass45,759 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,759 miles
    Test number
    912768380118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    831953359196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,359 miles (+5,629)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    441803659187
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass35,730 miles (+5,751)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,730 miles
    Test number
    721405538195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,979 miles (+7,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,979 miles
    Test number
    621333947130
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass22,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,718 miles
    Test number
    900088126169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 GWG

Does S5 GWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 GWG is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 GWG?
The MOT on S5 GWG is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 GWG done?
S5 GWG was recorded at 111,635 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
Has S5 GWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 GWG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 GWG 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 GWG find?
S5 GWG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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