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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,500 cc

T3 ORUMOT history

T3 ORU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
162,336 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 ORU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 ORU was last recorded at 162,336 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,831 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,505 miles
Average per year
5,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,336 miles
  • 2025 – 158,831 miles
  • 2024 – 153,562 miles
  • 2023 – 145,519 miles
  • 2022 – 139,113 miles
  • 2021 – 130,843 miles
  • 2020 – 127,552 miles
  • 2019 – 125,729 miles
  • 2018 – 117,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,336 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,336 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    162,336 miles
    Test number
    985605337699
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  2. Fail162,336 miles (+3,505)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,336 miles
    Test number
    363165109992
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  3. Pass158,831 miles (+14)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,831 miles
    Test number
    374120054950
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Fail158,817 miles (+5,255)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,817 miles
    Test number
    482810048434
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass153,562 miles (+27)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,562 miles
    Test number
    195567973301
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not fitted time of test

  6. Fail153,535 miles (+8,016)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,535 miles
    Test number
    899909452896
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Pass145,519 miles (+6,406)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,519 miles
    Test number
    688834617355
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Pass139,113 miles (+8,270)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,113 miles
    Test number
    703038904385
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,843 miles (+3,291)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,843 miles
    Test number
    930806997995
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area surface corrsion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass127,552 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,552 miles
    Test number
    416805955759
    • AdvisoryExhaust system exterior starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail127,552 miles (+1,823)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,552 miles
    Test number
    176265225589
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system exterior starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass125,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    125,729 miles
    Test number
    327941994710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,729 miles (+8,695)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,729 miles
    Test number
    148496349389
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

  14. Pass117,034 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,034 miles
    Test number
    662758925442
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged ns and os perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box centre and rear outer case poor but ok
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose

  15. Fail117,031 miles4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,031 miles
    Test number
    489395016036
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged ns and os perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box centre and rear outer case poor but ok
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose

Questions about T3 ORU

Does T3 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 ORU is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 ORU?
The MOT on T3 ORU is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 ORU done?
T3 ORU was recorded at 162,336 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,663 miles a year.
Has T3 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 ORU has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 ORU 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 T3 ORU find?
T3 ORU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front position lamp incorrect colour; nearside rear light lens damaged, and 4 more.

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