Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T5 DGUMOT history
T5 DGU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 182,326 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,372 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 DGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 9 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 DGU was last recorded at 182,326 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,278 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,048 miles
- Average per year
- 9,372 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,326 miles
- 2025 – 181,278 miles
- 2024 – 176,091 miles
- 2023 – 168,923 miles
- 2022 – 162,634 miles
- 2021 – 159,871 miles
- 2020 – 158,240 miles
- 2019 – 154,090 miles
- 2018 – 151,242 miles
- 2017 – 146,372 miles
- 2016 – 142,549 miles
- 2015 – 126,923 miles
- 2014 – 106,471 miles
- 2013 – 85,572 miles
- 2012 – 67,770 miles
- 2011 – 53,232 miles
- 2010 – 39,303 miles
- 2009 – 23,653 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,326 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 182,326 miles
- Test number
- 815271041971
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail182,325 miles (+1,047)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,325 miles
- Test number
- 288554223476
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass181,278 miles (+21)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 181,278 miles
- Test number
- 649562402031
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail181,257 miles (+5,166)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,257 miles
- Test number
- 488659254045
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass176,091 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 176,091 miles
- Test number
- 739521973372
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail176,091 miles (+7,168)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,091 miles
- Test number
- 858345646739
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass168,923 miles (+6,289)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 168,923 miles
- Test number
- 335443846556
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass162,634 miles (+2,763)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 162,634 miles
- Test number
- 649324157162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,871 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 159,871 miles
- Test number
- 987724135228
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail159,871 miles (+1,631)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,871 miles
- Test number
- 480219506634
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,240 miles (+4,150)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2021
- Odometer
- 158,240 miles
- Test number
- 256209132181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,090 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 154,090 miles
- Test number
- 262550710372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,087 miles (+2,845)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,087 miles
- Test number
- 771481278182
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 151,242 miles
- Test number
- 569434237308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,242 miles (+4,870)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,242 miles
- Test number
- 995153597896
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass146,372 miles (+3,823)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 146,372 miles
- Test number
- 354188294587
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mount has come out of rubber mountings, appears exhaust front pipe is too long
Pass142,549 miles (+15,626)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 142,549 miles
- Test number
- 479789373847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,923 miles (+20,452)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 126,923 miles
- Test number
- 329011915137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,471 miles (+20,899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 106,471 miles
- Test number
- 237212324466
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass85,572 miles (+17,802)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 85,572 miles
- Test number
- 658511623131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 67,770 miles
- Test number
- 709862522120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,770 miles (+14,538)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,770 miles
- Test number
- 979022322123
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass53,232 miles (+13,929)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 53,232 miles
- Test number
- 588674721136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,303 miles (+15,650)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 39,303 miles
- Test number
- 880916920166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,653 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 23,653 miles
- Test number
- 472232449173
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail23,653 miles1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,653 miles
- Test number
- 513972949124
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about T5 DGU
- Does T5 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DGU is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 DGU?
- The MOT on T5 DGU is valid until 30 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 DGU done?
- T5 DGU was recorded at 182,326 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 9,372 miles a year.
- Has T5 DGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 DGU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 DGU 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 DGU find?
- T5 DGU passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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