Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 DLUMOT history
T5 DLU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 203,620 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 203,620 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,291 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 DLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 DLU was last recorded at 203,620 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 203,616 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 7,291 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,620 miles
- 2025 – 200,801 miles
- 2024 – 198,823 miles
- 2023 – 195,926 miles
- 2022 – 194,415 miles
- 2021 – 188,393 miles
- 2020 – 182,647 miles
- 2019 – 176,902 miles
- 2018 – 173,412 miles
- 2017 – 169,929 miles
- 2016 – 169,734 miles
- 2015 – 168,227 miles
- 2014 – 160,610 miles
- 2013 – 152,682 miles
- 2012 – 141,075 miles
- 2011 – 127,624 miles
- 2010 – 113,621 miles
- 2009 – 99,136 miles
- 2008 – 77,607 miles
- 2007 – 60,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,620 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Minor corrosion to underside of vehicle in various places
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
All brake discs corroded slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Centre and back box of exhaust corroded outer skin deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,620 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 203,620 miles
- Test number
- 896618225690
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail203,616 miles (+2,815)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,616 miles
- Test number
- 315940611392
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass200,801 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 200,801 miles
- Test number
- 113862980686
- AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside of vehicle in various places
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,790 miles (+1,967)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,790 miles
- Test number
- 897619725325
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside of vehicle in various places
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass198,823 miles (+2,897)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 198,823 miles
- Test number
- 577229696030
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass195,926 miles (+1,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 195,926 miles
- Test number
- 311506016672
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass194,415 miles (+6,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 194,415 miles
- Test number
- 244806938200
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,393 miles (+5,746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 188,393 miles
- Test number
- 980189241163
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,647 miles (+5,745)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 182,647 miles
- Test number
- 459066975957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,902 miles (+3,490)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 176,902 miles
- Test number
- 513267169309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,412 miles (+3,483)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 173,412 miles
- Test number
- 456448647756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,929 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 169,929 miles
- Test number
- 980480347676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,734 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 169,734 miles
- Test number
- 192242354668
- AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded slightly
- AdvisoryCentre and back box of exhaust corroded outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Fail169,734 miles (+1,507)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,734 miles
- Test number
- 231710337476
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded slightly
- AdvisoryCentre and back box of exhaust corroded outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Pass168,227 miles (+173)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 168,227 miles
- Test number
- 255703455185
- NoteOil leak
Fail168,054 miles (+7,444)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,054 miles
- Test number
- 186199515184
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail160,610 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,610 miles
- Test number
- 349274014189
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass160,610 miles (+7,928)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 160,610 miles
- Test number
- 659114114114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,682 miles3 repaired8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,682 miles
- Test number
- 445649693026
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriated
Pass152,682 miles (+11,607)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 152,682 miles
- Test number
- 629349393068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriated
Pass141,075 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 141,075 miles
- Test number
- 556465662009
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail141,075 miles (+13,451)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,075 miles
- Test number
- 756785962069
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass127,624 miles (+14,003)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 127,624 miles
- Test number
- 389742361007
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass113,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 113,621 miles
- Test number
- 414960440080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,621 miles (+14,485)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,621 miles
- Test number
- 990529430094
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass99,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 99,136 miles
- Test number
- 924231849046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,136 miles (+21,529)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,136 miles
- Test number
- 803297239054
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass77,607 miles (+16,724)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 77,607 miles
- Test number
- 870147148026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 60,883 miles
- Test number
- 411772467081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 DLU
- Does T5 DLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DLU is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 DLU?
- The MOT on T5 DLU is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 DLU done?
- T5 DLU was recorded at 203,620 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,291 miles a year.
- Has T5 DLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 DLU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 DLU 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 DLU find?
- T5 DLU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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