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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 AFXMOT history

T5 AFX is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 226,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
226,091 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 AFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 AFX was last recorded at 226,091 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,089 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,091 miles
  • 2025 – 222,721 miles
  • 2024 – 219,899 miles
  • 2023 – 217,708 miles
  • 2022 – 214,997 miles
  • 2021 – 211,139 miles
  • 2020 – 206,176 miles
  • 2019 – 203,642 miles
  • 2018 – 193,682 miles
  • 2017 – 186,863 miles
  • 2016 – 182,385 miles
  • 2015 – 175,254 miles
  • 2014 – 158,094 miles
  • 2013 – 149,708 miles
  • 2012 – 149,101 miles
  • 2011 – 133,494 miles
  • 2010 – 111,137 miles
  • 2009 – 86,569 miles
  • 2008 – 64,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,091 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,091 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    226,091 miles
    Test number
    207463818043
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail226,089 miles (+3,368)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,089 miles
    Test number
    307865150757
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass222,721 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    222,721 miles
    Test number
    387742103559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass219,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    219,899 miles
    Test number
    229651976836
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail219,897 miles (+2,189)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,897 miles
    Test number
    349639458214
    • 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))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass217,708 miles (+2,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    217,708 miles
    Test number
    209172520781
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass214,997 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    214,997 miles
    Test number
    516993339026
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail214,996 miles (+3,857)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,996 miles
    Test number
    744297401637
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass211,139 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    211,139 miles
    Test number
    234028272183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail211,138 miles (+4,962)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,138 miles
    Test number
    233971262766
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass206,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    206,176 miles
    Test number
    766715456090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail206,176 miles (+2,534)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,176 miles
    Test number
    731403104018
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass203,642 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    203,642 miles
    Test number
    768361481808
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer boxes outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail203,641 miles (+9,959)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,641 miles
    Test number
    891589099688
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine Water level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer boxes outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass193,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    193,682 miles
    Test number
    548169095199
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear section ,corroding and outer casing coming adrift and fowling heat shields

  16. Fail193,682 miles (+6,819)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,682 miles
    Test number
    353945236662
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear section ,corroding and outer casing coming adrift and fowling heat shields

  17. Pass186,863 miles (+75)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    186,863 miles
    Test number
    559413370805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust skins corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  18. Fail186,788 miles (+4,403)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,788 miles
    Test number
    820494078172
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust skins corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  19. Pass182,385 miles (+7,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    182,385 miles
    Test number
    817829732959
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes slight play

  20. Pass175,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    175,254 miles
    Test number
    124066358070
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside front tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

  21. Fail175,254 miles (+17,160)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,254 miles
    Test number
    933490644963
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside front tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

  22. Pass158,094 miles (+8,386)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    158,094 miles
    Test number
    757125154144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded.n/s front brake pad warning wire broken.

  23. Pass149,708 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    149,708 miles
    Test number
    328670773124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass149,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    149,101 miles
    Test number
    349351992140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail149,101 miles (+15,607)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,101 miles
    Test number
    678441992156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass133,494 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    133,494 miles
    Test number
    937965041053
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  27. Fail133,494 miles (+22,357)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,494 miles
    Test number
    807515541075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear discs worn

  28. Pass111,137 miles (+24,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    111,137 miles
    Test number
    504937370071
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass86,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,569 miles
    Test number
    464674989061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail86,569 miles (+21,922)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,569 miles
    Test number
    471822089078
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  31. Pass64,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,647 miles
    Test number
    302573898045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 AFX

Does T5 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 AFX is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 AFX?
The MOT on T5 AFX is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 AFX done?
T5 AFX was recorded at 226,091 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 8,750 miles a year.
Has T5 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 AFX has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 AFX 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 AFX find?
T5 AFX passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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