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Volkswagen Transporter

Brown · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

T5 ALRMOT history

T5 ALR is a brown diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 69,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,902 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ALR was last recorded at 69,902 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 7,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,133 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,769 miles
Average per year
7,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,902 miles
  • 2025 – 62,133 miles
  • 2024 – 52,525 miles
  • 2023 – 40,449 miles
  • 2022 – 31,668 miles
  • 2021 – 22,600 miles
  • 2020 – 19,588 miles
  • 2019 – 15,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,902 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Lower covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,902 miles (+7,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    585674737194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,133 miles (+9,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    259275190488
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  3. Pass52,525 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    560298693493
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  4. Fail52,524 miles (+12,075)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,524 miles
    Test number
    526261793964
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have a large lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  5. Pass40,449 miles (+8,781)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,449 miles
    Test number
    888217743495
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass31,668 miles (+9,068)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,668 miles
    Test number
    501915892572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,600 miles (+3,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,600 miles
    Test number
    216824922059
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  8. Pass19,588 miles (+4,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,588 miles
    Test number
    103652870181
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted at time of MOt test / covers damaged

  9. Pass15,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    15,583 miles
    Test number
    236066619331
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Questions about T5 ALR

Does T5 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ALR is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ALR?
The MOT on T5 ALR is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ALR done?
T5 ALR was recorded at 69,902 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,765 miles a year.
Has T5 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ALR has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 ALR 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 ALR find?
T5 ALR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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