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Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 ACUMOT history

T5 ACU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,645 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ACU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ACU was last recorded at 145,645 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 16,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,601 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,044 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,645 miles
  • 2024 – 129,601 miles
  • 2023 – 123,852 miles
  • 2022 – 118,797 miles
  • 2021 – 117,205 miles
  • 2020 – 114,633 miles
  • 2019 – 112,152 miles
  • 2018 – 111,099 miles
  • 2017 – 109,150 miles
  • 2016 – 108,187 miles
  • 2014 – 105,260 miles
  • 2013 – 101,518 miles
  • 2012 – 97,970 miles
  • 2011 – 84,603 miles
  • 2010 – 72,839 miles
  • 2009 – 66,632 miles
  • 2008 – 61,888 miles
  • 2007 – 51,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,645 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre and rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,645 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,645 miles
    Test number
    530482058869
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail145,645 miles (+16,044)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,645 miles
    Test number
    332155844131
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,601 miles (+5,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,601 miles
    Test number
    761412812417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,852 miles
    Test number
    909480889463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,852 miles (+5,055)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,852 miles
    Test number
    839241939103
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,797 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,797 miles
    Test number
    474729721890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,205 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,205 miles
    Test number
    280244000468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,204 miles (+2,571)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,204 miles
    Test number
    525534885689
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass114,633 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,633 miles
    Test number
    220452444977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,152 miles
    Test number
    726492511331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,152 miles (+1,053)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,152 miles
    Test number
    592979124354
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass111,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    227314369638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail111,099 miles (+1,949)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    814858520670
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass109,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    656384677585
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded

  15. Fail109,150 miles (+963)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    386872639460
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass108,187 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,187 miles
    Test number
    274432491493
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  17. Fail108,183 miles (+2,923)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,183 miles
    Test number
    752964693308
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  18. Pass105,260 miles (+3,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,260 miles
    Test number
    738803084265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass101,518 miles (+3,548)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,518 miles
    Test number
    676584083232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth silencer boxes outer casdings corroding away...but not leaking.

  20. Pass97,970 miles (+13,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,970 miles
    Test number
    828200002378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass84,603 miles (+11,764)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,603 miles
    Test number
    907821181254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,839 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,839 miles
    Test number
    460155190269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,632 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    674977299202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,888 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    314948978472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,625 miles
    Test number
    842613797221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 ACU

Does T5 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ACU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 ACU?
The MOT on T5 ACU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ACU done?
T5 ACU was recorded at 145,645 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has T5 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ACU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 ACU 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 T5 ACU find?
T5 ACU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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