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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 CVUMOT history

T5 CVU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,816 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 CVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 CVU was last recorded at 118,816 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 8,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,031 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,785 miles
Average per year
7,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,816 miles
  • 2025 – 110,031 miles
  • 2024 – 103,181 miles
  • 2023 – 97,668 miles
  • 2022 – 92,957 miles
  • 2021 – 88,287 miles
  • 2020 – 83,918 miles
  • 2019 – 78,908 miles
  • 2018 – 72,894 miles
  • 2017 – 71,069 miles
  • 2016 – 57,918 miles
  • 2015 – 44,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,816 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside mirror cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,816 miles
    Test number
    192445782288
    • 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))

  2. Fail118,816 miles (+8,785)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,816 miles
    Test number
    146787379275
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass110,031 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,031 miles
    Test number
    957761952133
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail110,030 miles (+6,849)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,030 miles
    Test number
    486317674165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,181 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,181 miles
    Test number
    784442713529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail103,181 miles (+5,513)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,181 miles
    Test number
    796713786314
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,668 miles (+4,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,668 miles
    Test number
    363295177557
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,957 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,957 miles
    Test number
    278662209662
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail92,956 miles (+4,669)4 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,956 miles
    Test number
    886131619797
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass88,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,287 miles
    Test number
    567244949710
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

  11. Fail88,287 miles (+4,369)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,287 miles
    Test number
    368404471113
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

  12. Pass83,918 miles (+5,010)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,918 miles
    Test number
    179314372867
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass78,908 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,908 miles
    Test number
    588264426573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,894 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,894 miles
    Test number
    567412938489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,069 miles (+13,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,069 miles
    Test number
    382816528267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,918 miles (+13,149)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,918 miles
    Test number
    180550947874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,769 miles
    Test number
    180576644021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 CVU

Does T5 CVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 CVU is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 CVU?
The MOT on T5 CVU is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 CVU done?
T5 CVU was recorded at 118,816 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 7,157 miles a year.
Has T5 CVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 CVU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 CVU 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 CVU find?
T5 CVU passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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