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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

S5 SAMMOT history

S5 SAM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S5 SAM silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,866 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 SAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 SAM was last recorded at 122,866 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 6,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,830 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,036 miles
Average per year
6,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,866 miles
  • 2025 – 116,830 miles
  • 2024 – 110,549 miles
  • 2023 – 105,489 miles
  • 2022 – 99,423 miles
  • 2021 – 92,474 miles
  • 2020 – 86,057 miles
  • 2019 – 78,517 miles
  • 2018 – 73,827 miles
  • 2017 – 70,143 miles
  • 2016 – 62,803 miles
  • 2015 – 55,413 miles
  • 2014 – 51,659 miles
  • 2013 – 43,959 miles
  • 2012 – 37,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,866 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust rustyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust box rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,866 miles (+6,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,866 miles
    Test number
    113122168047
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  2. Pass116,830 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,830 miles
    Test number
    724383481677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,549 miles (+5,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,549 miles
    Test number
    350121007810
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  4. Pass105,489 miles (+6,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,489 miles
    Test number
    452109219878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  5. Pass99,423 miles (+6,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,423 miles
    Test number
    694127326314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  6. Pass92,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,474 miles
    Test number
    713027480703
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  7. Fail92,474 miles (+6,417)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,474 miles
    Test number
    312732874043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  8. Pass86,057 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,057 miles
    Test number
    101616531561
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail86,052 miles (+7,535)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,052 miles
    Test number
    408313441493
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,517 miles
    Test number
    344785363784
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail78,517 miles (+4,690)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,517 miles
    Test number
    609281763619
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass73,827 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    163932062213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and weak

  13. Fail73,827 miles (+3,684)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    644003731305
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and weak

  14. Pass70,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,143 miles
    Test number
    585975387339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail70,143 miles (+7,340)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,143 miles
    Test number
    737404575028
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass62,803 miles (+7,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,803 miles
    Test number
    153979212409
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,413 miles (+3,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,413 miles
    Test number
    256810225070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass51,659 miles (+7,700)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,659 miles
    Test number
    136803024409
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWind screen damaged not in line of sight

  19. Pass43,959 miles (+6,803)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    897909703033
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished

  20. Pass37,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    915549602072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,156 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    578299302049
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S5 SAM

Does S5 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 SAM is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 SAM?
The MOT on S5 SAM is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 SAM done?
S5 SAM was recorded at 122,866 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,093 miles a year.
Has S5 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 SAM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S5 SAM 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 SAM find?
S5 SAM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust rusty.

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