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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

T5 DTUMOT history

T5 DTU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 190,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
190,843 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DTU was last recorded at 190,843 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2021: 142,756 miles, lower than 145,209 miles on 18 Jan 2021.

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
190,836 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,843 miles
  • 2025 – 184,461 miles
  • 2023 – 172,072 miles
  • 2022 – 155,421 miles
  • 2021 – 142,756 miles
  • 2020 – 136,117 miles
  • 2019 – 130,715 miles
  • 2018 – 120,849 miles
  • 2017 – 115,777 miles
  • 2016 – 110,250 miles
  • 2015 – 103,768 miles
  • 2014 – 97,386 miles
  • 2013 – 88,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,843 miles
  • AdvisoryOuter Lower doors corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front seat belt buckle plastic surround trim missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,843 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    190,843 miles
    Test number
    587803123555
    • AdvisoryOuter Lower doors corroded

  2. Fail190,836 miles (+6,375)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,836 miles
    Test number
    500569280355
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint also clicking on full lock (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter Lower doors corroded

  3. Pass184,461 miles (+12,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    184,461 miles
    Test number
    404017052414
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass172,072 miles (+16,651)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    172,072 miles
    Test number
    646069748013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,421 miles (+12,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,421 miles
    Test number
    992286505288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass142,756 miles (-2,453)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,756 miles
    Test number
    662592360355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle plastic surround trim missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust boxes outer skins corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light not operating when handbrake applied

  7. Fail145,209 miles (+9,092)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,209 miles
    Test number
    863850280615
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle plastic surround trim missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust boxes outer skins corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light not operating when handbrake applied

  8. Pass136,117 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,117 miles
    Test number
    190867276521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    130,715 miles
    Test number
    217222648950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail130,715 miles (+9,866)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,715 miles
    Test number
    673626477178
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn from under inflation (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass120,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,849 miles
    Test number
    816091810132
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail120,848 miles (+5,071)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,848 miles
    Test number
    661613422287
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

  13. Pass115,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,777 miles
    Test number
    484638646669
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage outside of the swept area.

  14. Fail115,777 miles (+5,527)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,777 miles
    Test number
    161441415719
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage outside of the swept area.

  15. Pass110,250 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,250 miles
    Test number
    579296566665
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK.
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail110,249 miles (+6,481)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,249 miles
    Test number
    516420924199
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass103,768 miles (+6,382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,768 miles
    Test number
    399350195031
    • NoteCracked windsceen but not effecting drivers view

  18. Pass97,386 miles (+8,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,386 miles
    Test number
    815941304186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass88,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,563 miles
    Test number
    687555003108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 DTU

Does T5 DTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DTU is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 DTU?
The MOT on T5 DTU is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 DTU done?
T5 DTU was recorded at 190,843 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,032 miles a year.
Has T5 DTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DTU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 DTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 DTU find?
T5 DTU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: outer lower doors corroded.

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