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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

T5 DAOMOT history

T5 DAO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 194,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
194,839 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DAO was last recorded at 194,839 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,838 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,839 miles
  • 2024 – 193,200 miles
  • 2023 – 190,571 miles
  • 2022 – 185,508 miles
  • 2021 – 181,229 miles
  • 2020 – 176,374 miles
  • 2019 – 170,978 miles
  • 2018 – 164,006 miles
  • 2017 – 156,619 miles
  • 2016 – 147,383 miles
  • 2015 – 140,293 miles
  • 2014 – 136,119 miles
  • 2013 – 133,207 miles
  • 2012 – 129,780 miles
  • 2011 – 114,600 miles
  • 2008 – 100,807 miles
  • 2007 – 80,876 miles
  • 2006 – 60,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,839 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside washers are weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,839 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    194,839 miles
    Test number
    615629109926
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside washers are weak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,838 miles (+1,638)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,838 miles
    Test number
    881000158924
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum close to empty (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside washers are weak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,200 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,200 miles
    Test number
    238856199542
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail193,199 miles (+2,628)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,199 miles
    Test number
    333519132785
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass190,571 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,571 miles
    Test number
    732739526516
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail190,571 miles (+5,063)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,571 miles
    Test number
    745754297433
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass185,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,508 miles
    Test number
    945482435372
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  8. Fail185,507 miles (+4,278)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,507 miles
    Test number
    349145026028
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  9. Pass181,229 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,229 miles
    Test number
    146073095254
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail181,225 miles (+4,851)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,225 miles
    Test number
    347951872060
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass176,374 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,374 miles
    Test number
    541143937854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch and accelerator pedal anti-slip devices missing
    • AdvisoryMil lamp doesn't illuminate
    • AdvisoryOil haze on engine

  12. Fail176,372 miles (+5,394)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,372 miles
    Test number
    893007059917
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAmber oil light on
    • AdvisoryClutch and accelerator pedal anti-slip devices missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on
    • AdvisoryMil lamp doesn't illuminate
    • AdvisoryOil haze on engine

  13. Pass170,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,978 miles
    Test number
    698675110672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail170,978 miles (+6,972)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,978 miles
    Test number
    184684761667
    • MajorEmissions not tested no oil showing on dip stick (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported steel to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass164,006 miles (+7,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    164,006 miles
    Test number
    438439959701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass156,619 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,619 miles
    Test number
    762878305758
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light wire broken n/s/f
    • AdvisoryOil leak at front of van

  17. Fail156,618 miles (+9,235)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,618 miles
    Test number
    491697994084
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light wire broken n/s/f
    • AdvisoryOil leak at front of van

  18. Pass147,383 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,383 miles
    Test number
    686514373472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,293 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,293 miles
    Test number
    728491167908
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Fail140,254 miles (+4,135)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,254 miles
    Test number
    297764442995
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass136,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,119 miles
    Test number
    168012204336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail136,119 miles (+2,912)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,119 miles
    Test number
    417162904358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail133,207 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,207 miles
    Test number
    246692683219
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads worn uneven on inners

  24. Pass133,207 miles (+3,427)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,207 miles
    Test number
    716492483291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads worn uneven on inners

  25. Pass129,780 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    686730992235
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape

  26. Fail129,780 miles (+5,145)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    348980792491
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape

  27. Pass124,635 miles (+10,035)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    828100142008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass114,600 miles (+13,793)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    114,600 miles
    Test number
    118984321405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass100,807 miles (+19,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    100,807 miles
    Test number
    494826428423
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass80,876 miles (+20,279)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    954756747356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass60,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,597 miles
    Test number
    190667846306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 DAO

Does T5 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DAO is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 DAO?
The MOT on T5 DAO 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 DAO done?
T5 DAO was recorded at 194,839 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
Has T5 DAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DAO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 DAO 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 DAO find?
T5 DAO passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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