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Volkswagen Transporter

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 CBUMOT history

T5 CBU is a brown diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 46,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
46,636 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 CBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 CBU was last recorded at 46,636 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,621 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,015 miles
Average per year
2,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,636 miles
  • 2024 – 45,621 miles
  • 2023 – 44,221 miles
  • 2022 – 42,130 miles
  • 2021 – 39,371 miles
  • 2020 – 37,670 miles
  • 2019 – 35,441 miles
  • 2018 – 31,638 miles
  • 2017 – 26,440 miles
  • 2016 – 22,461 miles
  • 2015 – 17,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,636 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,636 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,636 miles
    Test number
    787609737149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,621 miles (+1,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    895394944126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass44,221 miles (+2,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,221 miles
    Test number
    978442843135
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

  4. Pass42,130 miles (+2,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,130 miles
    Test number
    961750591045
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass39,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,371 miles
    Test number
    534346724945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,371 miles (+1,701)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,371 miles
    Test number
    581520948820
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass37,670 miles (+2,229)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    915501065473
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high line brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust box starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass35,441 miles (+3,803)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,441 miles
    Test number
    698239302349
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  9. Pass31,638 miles (+5,198)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,638 miles
    Test number
    634375616722
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass26,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,440 miles
    Test number
    260591426834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,440 miles (+3,979)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,440 miles
    Test number
    434806448856
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass22,461 miles (+4,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,461 miles
    Test number
    495424660963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass17,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,898 miles
    Test number
    552182381571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 CBU

Does T5 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 CBU is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 CBU?
The MOT on T5 CBU is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 CBU done?
T5 CBU was recorded at 46,636 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 2,878 miles a year.
Has T5 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 CBU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 CBU 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 CBU find?
T5 CBU passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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