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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 APUMOT history

T5 APU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2024
Mileage
166,067 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 APU
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
24 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T5 APU was last recorded at 166,067 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,468 miles · 8 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
599 miles
Average per year
9,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,067 miles
  • 2023 – 165,468 miles
  • 2022 – 163,841 miles
  • 2021 – 159,094 miles
  • 2020 – 155,851 miles
  • 2019 – 153,291 miles
  • 2018 – 149,458 miles
  • 2017 – 142,841 miles
  • 2016 – 132,994 miles
  • 2015 – 124,709 miles
  • 2014 – 117,540 miles
  • 2013 – 96,987 miles
  • 2012 – 74,330 miles
  • 2011 – 57,914 miles
  • 2009 – 30,115 miles
  • 2008 – 12,440 miles
  • 2007 – 9,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,067 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 average over 6 tests 2.26 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Al tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail166,067 miles (+599)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,067 miles
    Test number
    190681676949
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 average over 6 tests 2.26 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Al tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass165,468 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    165,468 miles
    Test number
    170436880542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,841 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,841 miles
    Test number
    180382698122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,094 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    159,094 miles
    Test number
    339108919728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,851 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    155,851 miles
    Test number
    806573860300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,291 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    153,291 miles
    Test number
    411137015874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,458 miles (+6,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,458 miles
    Test number
    789481264403
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  8. Pass142,841 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,841 miles
    Test number
    329759583678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUprated suspension fitted alround
    • AdvisoryWarning light on dash flashing

  9. Fail142,840 miles (+9,846)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,840 miles
    Test number
    487286444810
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUprated suspension fitted alround
    • AdvisoryWarning light on dash flashing

  10. Pass132,994 miles (+8,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,994 miles
    Test number
    482454069060
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySpare tyre deflated

  11. Pass124,709 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,709 miles
    Test number
    338383715472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,540 miles (+20,553)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,540 miles
    Test number
    619252034257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust section outer casing corroded

  13. Pass96,987 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,987 miles
    Test number
    747133453278
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer starting to split
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake cable outer casing damaged

  14. Fail96,987 miles (+22,657)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,987 miles
    Test number
    379489843252
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer starting to split
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake cable outer casing damaged

  15. Pass74,330 miles (+16,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,330 miles
    Test number
    186723272413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,914 miles (+27,799)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    727872351066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,115 miles (+17,675)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,115 miles
    Test number
    680094559239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,440 miles
    Test number
    190766468218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,440 miles (+2,546)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,440 miles
    Test number
    690996968266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass9,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,894 miles
    Test number
    701908567263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail9,894 miles1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,894 miles
    Test number
    322788667418
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T5 APU

Does T5 APU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 APU expired on 31 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 APU?
The MOT on T5 APU expired on 31 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 APU done?
T5 APU was recorded at 166,067 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 9,287 miles a year.
Has T5 APU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 APU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 APU 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 APU find?
T5 APU failed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front brake hose damaged and likely to fail; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 average over 6 tests 2.26; nearside front headlamp aim too high, and 6 more.

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