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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 CGLMOT history

T5 CGL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 268,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
268,159 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 CGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 CGL was last recorded at 268,159 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 6,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2009: 99,450 miles, lower than 99,550 miles on 20 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
261,876 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,283 miles
Average per year
9,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 268,159 miles
  • 2025 – 261,876 miles
  • 2024 – 254,318 miles
  • 2023 – 249,573 miles
  • 2022 – 244,223 miles
  • 2021 – 237,624 miles
  • 2020 – 232,205 miles
  • 2019 – 226,665 miles
  • 2018 – 220,135 miles
  • 2017 – 212,787 miles
  • 2016 – 204,653 miles
  • 2015 – 192,394 miles
  • 2014 – 181,258 miles
  • 2013 – 170,784 miles
  • 2012 – 158,195 miles
  • 2011 – 149,329 miles
  • 2010 – 131,630 miles
  • 2009 – 99,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,159 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum mark.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,159 miles (+6,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    268,159 miles
    Test number
    457056044881
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum mark.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass261,876 miles (+109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    261,876 miles
    Test number
    282148192971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail261,767 miles (+7,449)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,767 miles
    Test number
    723792776048
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass254,318 miles (+4,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    254,318 miles
    Test number
    969580761056
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass249,573 miles (+5,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    249,573 miles
    Test number
    460837384470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of both tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass244,223 miles (+6,599)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    244,223 miles
    Test number
    567847714254
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  7. Pass237,624 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    237,624 miles
    Test number
    897757383142
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail237,624 miles (+5,419)2 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,624 miles
    Test number
    379404591576
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass232,205 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    232,205 miles
    Test number
    667908393689
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail232,205 miles (+5,540)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,205 miles
    Test number
    897826020503
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass226,665 miles (+6,530)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    226,665 miles
    Test number
    357564484835
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip has come loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded back of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisorySteering rack bush's worn

  12. Pass220,135 miles (+7,348)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    220,135 miles
    Test number
    342437798285
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass212,787 miles (+8,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    212,787 miles
    Test number
    785799983434
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass204,653 miles (+12,259)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    204,653 miles
    Test number
    645777581990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c.v boot covered in grease but no split found at the time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass192,394 miles (+11,136)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    192,394 miles
    Test number
    285967335255
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass181,258 miles (+10,474)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    181,258 miles
    Test number
    345822434427
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHiss noise under bonnet
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the edges
    • NoteRear pads getting low and rear discs rusty

  17. Pass170,784 miles (+12,589)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    170,784 miles
    Test number
    318713433201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass158,195 miles (+8,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    158,195 miles
    Test number
    947190402297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail149,329 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,329 miles
    Test number
    169623001242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass149,329 miles (+17,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    149,329 miles
    Test number
    787393501285
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass131,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    131,630 miles
    Test number
    754353400296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,630 miles (+1,962)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,630 miles
    Test number
    573182500298
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail129,668 miles (+30,218)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,668 miles
    Test number
    312919270158
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass99,450 miles (-100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    101602609223
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail99,550 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    723101709208
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T5 CGL

Does T5 CGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 CGL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 CGL?
The MOT on T5 CGL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 CGL done?
T5 CGL was recorded at 268,159 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 9,794 miles a year.
Has T5 CGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 CGL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 CGL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 CGL find?
T5 CGL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: engine oil level on minimum mark.; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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