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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 COAMOT history

T5 COA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,367 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 COA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 COA was last recorded at 126,367 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,697 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,670 miles
Average per year
6,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,367 miles
  • 2025 – 122,697 miles
  • 2024 – 117,559 miles
  • 2023 – 110,909 miles
  • 2022 – 104,971 miles
  • 2021 – 98,972 miles
  • 2020 – 95,311 miles
  • 2019 – 85,088 miles
  • 2018 – 84,586 miles
  • 2017 – 77,856 miles
  • 2016 – 72,114 miles
  • 2015 – 66,043 miles
  • 2014 – 55,904 miles
  • 2013 – 49,447 miles
  • 2012 – 41,228 miles
  • 2011 – 35,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,367 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear stops also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on edges,3mm centre tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear stops also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on edges
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Noise from both front upper suspension mounts/bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,367 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,367 miles
    Test number
    723063377507
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear stops also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on edges,3mm centre tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear stops also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail126,367 miles (+3,670)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,367 miles
    Test number
    725316879990
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear stops also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on edges,3mm centre tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear stops also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass122,697 miles (+5,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    955991579731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass117,559 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,559 miles
    Test number
    743293197838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,909 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,909 miles
    Test number
    737793112903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail110,898 miles (+5,927)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,898 miles
    Test number
    865707562091
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing ceasing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass104,971 miles (+113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    729031740025
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Noise from both front upper suspension mounts/bearings
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail104,858 miles (+5,886)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,858 miles
    Test number
    235377961359
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Noise from both front upper suspension mounts/bearings
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass98,972 miles (+3,661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    831455016719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre 2.7mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass95,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,311 miles
    Test number
    316022783642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,311 miles (+5,223)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,311 miles
    Test number
    627192236457
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass85,088 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,088 miles
    Test number
    874024472242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,586 miles (+6,730)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,586 miles
    Test number
    419066279646
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass77,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,856 miles
    Test number
    350044715951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,855 miles (+5,741)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    744672481188
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Pass72,114 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,114 miles
    Test number
    684322493690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,043 miles (+10,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    789578956130
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,904 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,904 miles
    Test number
    555495244238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteSigns of fluid contamination around fuel tank

  19. Fail55,904 miles (+6,457)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,904 miles
    Test number
    566415244283
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteSigns of fluid contamination around fuel tank

  20. Pass49,447 miles (+8,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,447 miles
    Test number
    209216043247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass41,228 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,228 miles
    Test number
    638201462057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    898856361079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 COA

Does T5 COA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 COA is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 COA?
The MOT on T5 COA is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 COA done?
T5 COA was recorded at 126,367 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,062 miles a year.
Has T5 COA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 COA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 COA 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 COA find?
T5 COA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 12 advisories: front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall, and 9 more.

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