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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass132,405 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass100,769 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,769 miles
    Test number
    536399403675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,074 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,074 miles
    Test number
    718752529013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,551 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,551 miles
    Test number
    948849456029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,030 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    216994815412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,215 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,215 miles
    Test number
    768585764068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass72,094 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,094 miles
    Test number
    669308453033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. 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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