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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 CDOMOT history

T5 CDO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 233,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
233,327 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 CDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 CDO was last recorded at 233,327 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,318 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 233,327 miles
  • 2024 – 224,561 miles
  • 2023 – 219,040 miles
  • 2022 – 213,893 miles
  • 2021 – 208,922 miles
  • 2020 – 202,848 miles
  • 2019 – 191,224 miles
  • 2018 – 178,479 miles
  • 2017 – 176,226 miles
  • 2016 – 170,419 miles
  • 2015 – 168,989 miles
  • 2014 – 160,484 miles
  • 2013 – 154,714 miles
  • 2012 – 150,542 miles
  • 2011 – 144,548 miles
  • 2010 – 138,483 miles
  • 2009 – 107,824 miles
  • 2008 – 84,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,327 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms, both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central exhaust outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,327 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    233,327 miles
    Test number
    405510982648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail233,323 miles (+5)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,323 miles
    Test number
    839944374579
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail233,318 miles (+8,757)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,318 miles
    Test number
    735658346043
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass224,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    224,561 miles
    Test number
    816668126190
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface corrosion
  5. Fail224,561 miles (+5,521)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,561 miles
    Test number
    777612192800
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface corrosion
  6. Pass219,040 miles (+5,147)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    219,040 miles
    Test number
    366754073564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass213,893 miles (+4,971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    213,893 miles
    Test number
    607622705324
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass208,922 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    208,922 miles
    Test number
    755939301844
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail208,921 miles (+6,073)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,921 miles
    Test number
    633064076230
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass202,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    202,848 miles
    Test number
    594196740315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail202,845 miles (+11,621)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,845 miles
    Test number
    961720514715
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  12. Pass191,224 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    191,224 miles
    Test number
    989338126421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail191,169 miles (+12,690)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,169 miles
    Test number
    849226555714
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear axle flexi forwards towards front of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear axle flexi forwards towards front of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Between caliper and rigid pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass178,479 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    178,479 miles
    Test number
    835943808129
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Fail178,474 miles (+2,248)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,474 miles
    Test number
    571677705416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  16. Pass176,226 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    176,226 miles
    Test number
    707559916807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass170,419 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    170,419 miles
    Test number
    436079255263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass168,989 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    168,989 miles
    Test number
    617972904164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass160,484 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    160,484 miles
    Test number
    419898234299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass154,714 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    154,714 miles
    Test number
    935548123273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass150,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    150,542 miles
    Test number
    675297132224
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Fail150,541 miles (+5,993)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,541 miles
    Test number
    575197932284
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass144,548 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    144,548 miles
    Test number
    578465531246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass138,483 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    138,483 miles
    Test number
    100767930294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass136,027 miles (+28,203)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    136,027 miles
    Test number
    241805450470
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate lettering fading
  26. Pass107,824 miles (+23,500)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,824 miles
    Test number
    582529249132
    • NoteOffside rear reflector daamaged but less than 50%
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating
  27. Pass84,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,324 miles
    Test number
    482722188110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 CDO

Does T5 CDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 CDO is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 CDO?
The MOT on T5 CDO is valid until 6 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 CDO done?
T5 CDO was recorded at 233,327 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,587 miles a year.
Has T5 CDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 CDO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 CDO 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 CDO find?
T5 CDO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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