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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 DLPMOT history

T5 DLP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 282,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
282,301 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DLP was last recorded at 282,301 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 4,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2018: 23,921 miles, lower than 215,145 miles on 20 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
278,273 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,028 miles
Average per year
11,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 282,301 miles
  • 2024 – 278,273 miles
  • 2023 – 273,127 miles
  • 2022 – 269,676 miles
  • 2021 – 266,505 miles
  • 2020 – 263,319 miles
  • 2019 – 246,539 miles
  • 2018 – 23,921 miles
  • 2017 – 215,145 miles
  • 2016 – 201,864 miles
  • 2015 – 192,134 miles
  • 2014 – 178,898 miles
  • 2013 – 169,385 miles
  • 2012 – 163,186 miles
  • 2011 – 150,504 miles
  • 2010 – 129,036 miles
  • 2009 – 104,699 miles
  • 2008 – 89,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass282,301 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeter damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass282,301 miles (+4,028)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    282,301 miles
    Test number
    930044512798
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeter damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass278,273 miles (+13)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    278,273 miles
    Test number
    719913429544
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steeing noisy

  3. Fail278,260 miles (+5,133)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,260 miles
    Test number
    528217452879
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass273,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    273,127 miles
    Test number
    479550904847
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail273,127 miles (+3,451)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,127 miles
    Test number
    923584749119
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass269,676 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    269,676 miles
    Test number
    919676472083
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail269,676 miles (+3,171)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,676 miles
    Test number
    662203795059
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass266,505 miles (+5)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    266,505 miles
    Test number
    628193297076
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre also light cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail266,500 miles (+3,181)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,500 miles
    Test number
    296399937188
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre also light cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass263,319 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    263,319 miles
    Test number
    937619478897
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail263,314 miles (+16,775)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,314 miles
    Test number
    634843479590
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass246,539 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    246,539 miles
    Test number
    534469769825
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail246,539 miles (+222,618)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,539 miles
    Test number
    269502023328
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass23,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    23,921 miles
    Test number
    977782413884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail23,921 miles (-191,224)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,921 miles
    Test number
    815556028231
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper piston boot split

  16. Pass215,145 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    215,145 miles
    Test number
    498607747619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail215,141 miles (+13,277)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,141 miles
    Test number
    328615315066
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass201,864 miles (+9,730)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    201,864 miles
    Test number
    288612395657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass192,134 miles (+13,236)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    192,134 miles
    Test number
    749676435027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass178,898 miles (+9,513)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    178,898 miles
    Test number
    358744034031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail169,385 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,385 miles
    Test number
    129429303054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust case corroded

  22. Pass169,385 miles (+6,199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    169,385 miles
    Test number
    869239103034
    • NoteExhaust case corroded

  23. Pass163,186 miles (+12,682)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    163,186 miles
    Test number
    427388112051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteTail and centre boxes starting to corrode

  24. Pass150,504 miles (+21,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    150,504 miles
    Test number
    486468011006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass129,036 miles (+24,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    129,036 miles
    Test number
    771541720004
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass104,699 miles (+15,251)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    104,699 miles
    Test number
    831016019094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,448 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    121308618080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail89,437 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    512737718089
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 DLP

Does T5 DLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 DLP expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 DLP?
The MOT on T5 DLP expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 DLP done?
T5 DLP was recorded at 282,301 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 11,208 miles a year.
Has T5 DLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DLP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 DLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 DLP find?
T5 DLP passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective frosted up; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective frosted up; offside front side repeter damaged, and 1 more.

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