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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 DFEMOT history

T5 DFE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 198,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
198,828 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DFE was last recorded at 198,828 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 5,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,625 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,203 miles
Average per year
7,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,828 miles
  • 2025 – 193,625 miles
  • 2024 – 190,588 miles
  • 2023 – 187,262 miles
  • 2022 – 180,687 miles
  • 2021 – 171,889 miles
  • 2020 – 163,931 miles
  • 2019 – 158,951 miles
  • 2018 – 153,433 miles
  • 2017 – 146,328 miles
  • 2015 – 139,777 miles
  • 2013 – 129,150 miles
  • 2011 – 109,734 miles
  • 2010 – 99,386 miles
  • 2008 – 69,810 miles
  • 2007 – 49,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,828 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,828 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    198,828 miles
    Test number
    807012715892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,625 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    193,625 miles
    Test number
    710399590490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass190,588 miles (+3,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    190,588 miles
    Test number
    944728704672
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass187,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    187,262 miles
    Test number
    905875129624
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail187,262 miles (+6,575)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,262 miles
    Test number
    675449762097
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass180,687 miles (+8,798)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    180,687 miles
    Test number
    641973648930
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  7. Pass171,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    171,889 miles
    Test number
    475355109885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail171,889 miles (+7,958)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,889 miles
    Test number
    814159162047
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass163,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    163,931 miles
    Test number
    972510048969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,931 miles (+4,980)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,931 miles
    Test number
    789077181718
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass158,951 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    158,951 miles
    Test number
    951827727541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,433 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    153,433 miles
    Test number
    917576021459
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail153,430 miles (+7,102)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,430 miles
    Test number
    361449338179
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass146,328 miles (+6,551)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    146,328 miles
    Test number
    930789155377
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass139,777 miles (+4,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    139,777 miles
    Test number
    950414537833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  16. Pass135,557 miles (+6,407)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,557 miles
    Test number
    746824015001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass129,150 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,150 miles
    Test number
    838954063378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,142 miles (+6,984)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,142 miles
    Test number
    107502263323
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass122,158 miles (+12,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,158 miles
    Test number
    666902303092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,734 miles (+10,348)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,734 miles
    Test number
    477463641220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,386 miles (+29,576)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,386 miles
    Test number
    550440950215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,810 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,810 miles
    Test number
    431599318467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,808 miles (+20,033)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,808 miles
    Test number
    262329208387
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  24. Pass49,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,775 miles
    Test number
    312184767212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,774 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,774 miles
    Test number
    743214967210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 DFE

Does T5 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DFE is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 DFE?
The MOT on T5 DFE is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 DFE done?
T5 DFE was recorded at 198,828 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 7,959 miles a year.
Has T5 DFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DFE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 DFE 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 DFE find?
T5 DFE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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