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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 AUWMOT history

T5 AUW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,974 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 AUW
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
27 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 AUW was last recorded at 157,974 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,376 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,598 miles
Average per year
5,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,974 miles
  • 2025 – 154,376 miles
  • 2024 – 150,170 miles
  • 2023 – 143,972 miles
  • 2022 – 139,123 miles
  • 2021 – 137,106 miles
  • 2020 – 134,023 miles
  • 2019 – 133,658 miles
  • 2018 – 133,420 miles
  • 2017 – 132,687 miles
  • 2016 – 130,668 miles
  • 2015 – 125,798 miles
  • 2014 – 117,773 miles
  • 2013 – 106,717 miles
  • 2012 – 101,698 miles
  • 2011 – 94,242 miles
  • 2009 – 80,011 miles
  • 2008 – 66,602 miles
  • 2007 – 56,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,974 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,974 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,974 miles
    Test number
    577712955266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Fail157,974 miles (+3,598)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,974 miles
    Test number
    811813566924
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  3. Pass154,376 miles (+4,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,376 miles
    Test number
    603543601633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,170 miles (+30)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,170 miles
    Test number
    471960211359
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail150,140 miles (+6,168)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,140 miles
    Test number
    802648205197
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,972 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    187780049718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,123 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,123 miles
    Test number
    407405782324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,106 miles
    Test number
    727855946061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,104 miles (+3,081)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,104 miles
    Test number
    355246552863
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass134,023 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,023 miles
    Test number
    497673205289
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail134,016 miles (+358)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,016 miles
    Test number
    858887600879
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass133,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    133,658 miles
    Test number
    859081037982
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% stop light not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail133,658 miles (+238)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,658 miles
    Test number
    139581267529
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% stop light not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass133,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,420 miles
    Test number
    321801265417
    • AdvisoryOffside drive shaft bearing mount insecure

  15. Fail133,419 miles (+732)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,419 miles
    Test number
    606816457748
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside drive shaft bearing mount insecure

  16. Pass132,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,687 miles
    Test number
    839767948047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail132,686 miles (+2,018)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,686 miles
    Test number
    315103129458
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass130,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,668 miles
    Test number
    194241943971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded / deteriorated

  19. Fail130,668 miles (+4,870)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,668 miles
    Test number
    604627641149
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front & rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded / deteriorated

  20. Pass125,798 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    125,798 miles
    Test number
    649643835042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,773 miles (+11,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    117,773 miles
    Test number
    287206834075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass106,717 miles (+5,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,717 miles
    Test number
    836914143074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass101,698 miles (+7,456)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,698 miles
    Test number
    959255522046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,242 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,242 miles
    Test number
    288903211042
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  25. Fail94,242 miles (+14,231)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,242 miles
    Test number
    126163711055
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  26. Pass80,011 miles (+13,409)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,011 miles
    Test number
    462281259212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThere is a fault with the drive belt tensioner causing slip/chatter of the belt when loaded by the power steering.
    • NoteThere is a return spring at the hand brake compensator that is unattached.

  27. Pass66,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    250100348492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,602 miles (+304)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    303387938174
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass66,298 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    872717368047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    134007267417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 AUW

Does T5 AUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 AUW is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 AUW?
The MOT on T5 AUW is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 AUW done?
T5 AUW was recorded at 157,974 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
Has T5 AUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 AUW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 AUW 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 AUW find?
T5 AUW passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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