
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 DSBMOT history
T5 DSB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 132,405 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 DSB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 10 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 DSB was last recorded at 132,405 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 5,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,260 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,145 miles
- Average per year
- 4,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,405 miles
- 2025 – 127,260 miles
- 2024 – 123,597 miles
- 2023 – 116,150 miles
- 2022 – 113,168 miles
- 2021 – 111,110 miles
- 2020 – 107,741 miles
- 2019 – 104,620 miles
- 2018 – 100,769 miles
- 2017 – 97,074 miles
- 2016 – 89,551 miles
- 2015 – 85,030 miles
- 2014 – 79,215 miles
- 2013 – 72,094 miles
- 2012 – 68,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Surface corrosion everywhere on suspension and brake components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,405 miles (+5,145)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 132,405 miles
- Test number
- 750133788299
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass127,260 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 127,260 miles
- Test number
- 696498184405
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion everywhere on suspension and brake components
Fail127,259 miles (+3,662)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,259 miles
- Test number
- 411961224387
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion everywhere on suspension and brake components
Pass123,597 miles (+3)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 123,597 miles
- Test number
- 153759832818
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion everywhere on suspension and brake components
Fail123,594 miles (+7,444)3 dangerous4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,594 miles
- Test number
- 790275756000
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion everywhere on suspension and brake components
Pass116,150 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 116,150 miles
- Test number
- 122799229582
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,150 miles (+2,982)5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,150 miles
- Test number
- 914148848489
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,168 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 113,168 miles
- Test number
- 127990377676
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisorySurface rust under vehicle
Fail113,166 miles (+2,056)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,166 miles
- Test number
- 388518284607
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisorySurface rust under vehicle
Pass111,110 miles (+3,369)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 111,110 miles
- Test number
- 835873314730
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion every where
Pass107,741 miles (+3,121)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 107,741 miles
- Test number
- 620153177280
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront tyres are getting close to edge
- AdvisorySurface corrosion every where
Pass104,620 miles (+3,851)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 104,620 miles
- Test number
- 608082637189
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryConverted to camper
- AdvisorySurface corrosion everywhere
Pass100,769 miles (+3,695)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,769 miles
- Test number
- 536399403675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,074 miles (+7,523)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 97,074 miles
- Test number
- 718752529013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,551 miles (+4,521)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 89,551 miles
- Test number
- 948849456029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,030 miles (+5,815)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 85,030 miles
- Test number
- 216994815412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,215 miles (+7,121)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 79,215 miles
- Test number
- 768585764068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,094 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,094 miles
- Test number
- 108488053090
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass72,094 miles (+3,268)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 72,094 miles
- Test number
- 669308453033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,826 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 68,826 miles
- Test number
- 366238942090
- NoteSpare wheel/ tyre incorrect size standard 16// vehcle fitted with 18// alloys
Fail68,826 miles5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,826 miles
- Test number
- 439327342050
- FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteSpare wheel/ tyre incorrect size standard 16// vehcle fitted with 18// alloys
Questions about T5 DSB
- Does T5 DSB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DSB is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 DSB?
- The MOT on T5 DSB is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 DSB done?
- T5 DSB was recorded at 132,405 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
- Has T5 DSB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 DSB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 DSB 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 DSB find?
- T5 DSB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c); offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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