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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 AEVMOT history

T5 AEV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 157,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
157,361 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 AEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 AEV was last recorded at 157,361 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,692 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
6,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,361 miles
  • 2025 – 156,692 miles
  • 2024 – 153,755 miles
  • 2023 – 152,018 miles
  • 2022 – 149,079 miles
  • 2021 – 146,821 miles
  • 2020 – 142,647 miles
  • 2019 – 133,172 miles
  • 2018 – 127,812 miles
  • 2017 – 122,356 miles
  • 2016 – 113,132 miles
  • 2015 – 103,515 miles
  • 2014 – 94,109 miles
  • 2013 – 87,646 miles
  • 2012 – 81,130 miles
  • 2011 – 74,017 miles
  • 2010 – 65,867 miles
  • 2009 – 65,253 miles
  • 2008 – 54,323 miles
  • 2007 – 41,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,361 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryAll under body and suspension corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,361 miles (+669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    157,361 miles
    Test number
    594825561962
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll under body and suspension corroded

  2. Pass156,692 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,692 miles
    Test number
    768271057748
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail156,691 miles (+2,936)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,691 miles
    Test number
    912182189173
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass153,755 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,755 miles
    Test number
    302011887529
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail153,753 miles (+1,735)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,753 miles
    Test number
    686697757618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass152,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,018 miles
    Test number
    216053017733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,017 miles (+2,938)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,017 miles
    Test number
    283825303734
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass149,079 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,079 miles
    Test number
    908811083594
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail149,076 miles (+2,255)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,076 miles
    Test number
    197121825284
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  10. Pass146,821 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,821 miles
    Test number
    554432356245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail146,819 miles (+4,172)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,819 miles
    Test number
    919727581124
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn excessive side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass142,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,647 miles
    Test number
    912876030664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,646 miles (+9,474)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,646 miles
    Test number
    841143491179
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass133,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,172 miles
    Test number
    200500557929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail133,172 miles (+5,360)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,172 miles
    Test number
    642561321170
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass127,812 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,812 miles
    Test number
    649781762848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,811 miles (+5,455)2 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,811 miles
    Test number
    532823443752
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass122,356 miles (+9,224)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,356 miles
    Test number
    850159667171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass113,132 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,132 miles
    Test number
    663333842398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail113,046 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,046 miles
    Test number
    334685346723
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre 2mm

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    656131835068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,515 miles (+9,406)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,515 miles
    Test number
    196120935479
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass94,109 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,109 miles
    Test number
    805936734014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,646 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    466005433065
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  25. Pass87,646 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    625065133089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,130 miles (+7,113)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    556617232016
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass74,017 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,017 miles
    Test number
    298662741058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,867 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,867 miles
    Test number
    393591420082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass65,253 miles (+10,930)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,253 miles
    Test number
    732029029398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,323 miles
    Test number
    384239228300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail54,323 miles (+13,160)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,323 miles
    Test number
    604399228399
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass41,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,163 miles
    Test number
    520023037378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 AEV

Does T5 AEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 AEV is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 AEV?
The MOT on T5 AEV is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 AEV done?
T5 AEV was recorded at 157,361 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,398 miles a year.
Has T5 AEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 AEV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 AEV 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 AEV find?
T5 AEV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; all under body and suspension corroded.

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