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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver and Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 CGWMOT history

T5 CGW is a silver and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 199,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
199,084 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 CGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 CGW was last recorded at 199,084 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,672 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,412 miles
Average per year
9,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,084 miles
  • 2025 – 195,672 miles
  • 2024 – 195,494 miles
  • 2023 – 189,125 miles
  • 2022 – 184,763 miles
  • 2021 – 169,829 miles
  • 2020 – 165,599 miles
  • 2019 – 158,499 miles
  • 2018 – 145,826 miles
  • 2017 – 134,583 miles
  • 2016 – 126,782 miles
  • 2015 – 121,867 miles
  • 2013 – 103,495 miles
  • 2012 – 90,048 miles
  • 2011 – 65,672 miles
  • 2010 – 55,375 miles
  • 2009 – 41,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,084 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Small chip in windscreen
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Outer sill corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Outer sill corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,084 miles (+3,412)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    199,084 miles
    Test number
    260033215602
    • AdvisoryFront Small chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass195,672 miles (+178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,672 miles
    Test number
    322311388917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Small chip in windscreen
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass195,494 miles (+6,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,494 miles
    Test number
    227808283433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass189,125 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,125 miles
    Test number
    310939166974
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail189,125 miles (+4,362)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,125 miles
    Test number
    433340193253
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass184,763 miles (+14,934)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    184,763 miles
    Test number
    250285994194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass169,829 miles (+4,230)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,829 miles
    Test number
    296239635025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded

  8. Pass165,599 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,599 miles
    Test number
    449874494744
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail165,599 miles (+28)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,599 miles
    Test number
    355954614802
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail165,571 miles (+7,072)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,571 miles
    Test number
    648327024521
    • DangerousFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to high smoke levels (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass158,499 miles (+12,673)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    158,499 miles
    Test number
    726156846010
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (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 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass145,826 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    145,826 miles
    Test number
    339407620394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail145,826 miles (+11,243)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,826 miles
    Test number
    760524283573
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass134,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,583 miles
    Test number
    516847638125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,583 miles (+7,801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,583 miles
    Test number
    263099320992
    • FailureRear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass126,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,782 miles
    Test number
    462802128564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail126,778 miles (+4,911)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,778 miles
    Test number
    194015777065
    • FailureNearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass121,867 miles (+18,372)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,867 miles
    Test number
    565219215077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,495 miles (+13,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,495 miles
    Test number
    658339213224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass90,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,048 miles
    Test number
    286456282168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,047 miles (+24,375)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,047 miles
    Test number
    679046482130
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass65,672 miles (+62)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    645574041196
    • NoteAll advisorys from previous vt 32

  23. Fail65,610 miles (+10,235)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,610 miles
    Test number
    568610641153
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

  24. Pass55,375 miles (+14,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,375 miles
    Test number
    250571640408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass41,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,047 miles
    Test number
    710957199039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,047 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,047 miles
    Test number
    391526799027
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 CGW

Does T5 CGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 CGW is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 CGW?
The MOT on T5 CGW is valid until 4 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 CGW done?
T5 CGW was recorded at 199,084 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 9,345 miles a year.
Has T5 CGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 CGW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 CGW 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 CGW find?
T5 CGW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front small chip in windscreen; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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