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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 AXUMOT history

T5 AXU is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,769 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 AXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 AXU was last recorded at 165,769 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,824 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,945 miles
Average per year
6,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,769 miles
  • 2024 – 162,824 miles
  • 2023 – 159,373 miles
  • 2022 – 154,867 miles
  • 2021 – 150,742 miles
  • 2020 – 147,721 miles
  • 2019 – 144,447 miles
  • 2018 – 139,416 miles
  • 2017 – 136,539 miles
  • 2016 – 132,484 miles
  • 2015 – 131,364 miles
  • 2014 – 125,828 miles
  • 2013 – 117,969 miles
  • 2012 – 107,343 miles
  • 2011 – 92,054 miles
  • 2010 – 79,632 miles
  • 2009 – 68,051 miles
  • 2008 – 57,597 miles
  • 2007 – 47,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,769 miles
  • AdvisoryRear and centre silencer 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,769 miles (+2,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,769 miles
    Test number
    713703909786
    • AdvisoryRear and centre silencer corroded

  2. Pass162,824 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,824 miles
    Test number
    466688211972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,373 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,373 miles
    Test number
    579292808718
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to crack also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,373 miles (+4,506)2 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,373 miles
    Test number
    390348108804
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/20 106V (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to crack also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to crack also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,867 miles (+4,125)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    537979471969
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass150,742 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,742 miles
    Test number
    485867307709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,721 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,721 miles
    Test number
    637970637525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,447 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,447 miles
    Test number
    311807825821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,416 miles (+2,877)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,416 miles
    Test number
    201441882167
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass136,539 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,539 miles
    Test number
    706466373116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  11. Fail136,535 miles (+4,051)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,535 miles
    Test number
    355146628792
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Pass132,484 miles (+1,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,484 miles
    Test number
    951176882054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass131,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,364 miles
    Test number
    515388473468
    • AdvisoryNearside bodywork damage

  14. Fail131,364 miles (+5,536)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,364 miles
    Test number
    844491064444
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside bodywork damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass125,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,828 miles
    Test number
    668785444262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,828 miles (+7,859)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,828 miles
    Test number
    159425544289
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass117,969 miles (+10,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,969 miles
    Test number
    558806343200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass107,343 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,343 miles
    Test number
    205934262290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Fail107,342 miles (+15,288)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,342 miles
    Test number
    977977342269
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass92,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,054 miles
    Test number
    108949741292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail92,054 miles (+12,422)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,054 miles
    Test number
    976185241252
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f mirror derterited

  22. Pass79,632 miles (+11,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    154476340253
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass68,051 miles (+10,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    331450039293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass57,597 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    334791848463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,537 miles (+10,419)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,537 miles
    Test number
    590050448238
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass47,118 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,118 miles
    Test number
    790522637256
    • NoteDrivers rear veiw mirror cracked but not affecting veiw to rear of vehicle

Questions about T5 AXU

Does T5 AXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 AXU is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 AXU?
The MOT on T5 AXU is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 AXU done?
T5 AXU was recorded at 165,769 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,510 miles a year.
Has T5 AXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 AXU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 AXU 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 AXU find?
T5 AXU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear and centre silencer corroded.

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