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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 DCUMOT history

T5 DCU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 277,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
277,293 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
13,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DCU was last recorded at 277,293 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 8,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,111 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,182 miles
Average per year
13,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 277,293 miles
  • 2025 – 269,111 miles
  • 2024 – 260,123 miles
  • 2023 – 246,603 miles
  • 2022 – 232,305 miles
  • 2021 – 218,766 miles
  • 2020 – 204,015 miles
  • 2019 – 192,203 miles
  • 2018 – 175,873 miles
  • 2017 – 152,048 miles
  • 2016 – 134,601 miles
  • 2015 – 117,807 miles
  • 2014 – 98,535 miles
  • 2013 – 83,862 miles
  • 2012 – 72,050 miles
  • 2011 – 64,993 miles
  • 2010 – 54,316 miles
  • 2009 – 43,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,293 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside side repeater discoulered
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside side repeater discoulered
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass277,293 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    277,293 miles
    Test number
    320814722946
    • MinorNearside Front Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater discoulered
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater discoulered
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail277,293 miles (+8,182)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,293 miles
    Test number
    403626810655
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater discoulered
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater discoulered
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass269,111 miles (+237)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    269,111 miles
    Test number
    384042997266
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail268,874 miles (+8,751)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,874 miles
    Test number
    946637272903
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass260,123 miles (+13,520)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    260,123 miles
    Test number
    860811220558
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass246,603 miles (+14,298)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    246,603 miles
    Test number
    867869372947
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass232,305 miles (+299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    232,305 miles
    Test number
    761623368013
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail232,006 miles (+13,240)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,006 miles
    Test number
    409313367091
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass218,766 miles (+47)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    218,766 miles
    Test number
    930779944994
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral center seat belt cannot be used due to seat cover
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens damaged

  10. Fail218,719 miles (+14,704)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,719 miles
    Test number
    415954577827
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral center seat belt cannot be used due to seat cover
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens damaged

  11. Pass204,015 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    204,015 miles
    Test number
    793054222745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail203,903 miles (+11,700)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,903 miles
    Test number
    596487168965
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass192,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    192,203 miles
    Test number
    366481303077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail192,198 miles (+16,325)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,198 miles
    Test number
    497474734849
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass175,873 miles (+580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,873 miles
    Test number
    747865465950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush in d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Fail175,293 miles (+23,245)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,293 miles
    Test number
    982710029314
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush in d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass152,048 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,048 miles
    Test number
    995334520017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail151,791 miles (+17,190)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,791 miles
    Test number
    495827025949
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass134,601 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    134,601 miles
    Test number
    306559369370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,356 miles (+16,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,356 miles
    Test number
    854825763501
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass117,807 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    146760945141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail117,569 miles (+19,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,569 miles
    Test number
    836735035134
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass98,535 miles (+14,673)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    189616334131
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass83,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,862 miles
    Test number
    389881153107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,862 miles (+11,812)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,862 miles
    Test number
    996521553124
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass72,050 miles (+7,057)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,050 miles
    Test number
    615346632125
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust center silencer slightly corroded

  27. Pass64,993 miles (+10,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,993 miles
    Test number
    978656581144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,316 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,316 miles
    Test number
    300949580130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,315 miles (+10,696)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,315 miles
    Test number
    160818180184
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

  30. Pass43,619 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    242015279411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T5 DCU

Does T5 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DCU is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 DCU?
The MOT on T5 DCU is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 DCU done?
T5 DCU was recorded at 277,293 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 13,885 miles a year.
Has T5 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DCU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 DCU 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 DCU find?
T5 DCU passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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