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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 EAYMOT history

T5 EAY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,022 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EAY was last recorded at 161,022 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,992 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
7,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,022 miles
  • 2024 – 156,184 miles
  • 2023 – 151,528 miles
  • 2022 – 147,357 miles
  • 2021 – 143,631 miles
  • 2020 – 139,307 miles
  • 2019 – 134,799 miles
  • 2018 – 129,420 miles
  • 2017 – 118,745 miles
  • 2016 – 109,471 miles
  • 2015 – 100,740 miles
  • 2014 – 96,920 miles
  • 2013 – 91,652 miles
  • 2012 – 79,884 miles
  • 2011 – 66,100 miles
  • 2010 – 52,017 miles
  • 2008 – 33,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,022 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust silencer deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turrets

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turrets

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,022 miles (+30)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,022 miles
    Test number
    465295716986
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail160,992 miles (+4,808)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,992 miles
    Test number
    169332104043
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass156,184 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,184 miles
    Test number
    449322486725
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail156,184 miles (+4,656)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,184 miles
    Test number
    747780833993
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass151,528 miles (+191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,528 miles
    Test number
    908215084429
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  6. Fail151,337 miles (+3,980)3 dangerous1 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,337 miles
    Test number
    778235585020
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  7. Pass147,357 miles (+109)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,357 miles
    Test number
    192333588055
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess central (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  8. Fail147,248 miles (+3,617)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,248 miles
    Test number
    538915870512
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess central (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  9. Pass143,631 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,631 miles
    Test number
    536177472233
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  10. Fail143,631 miles (+4,324)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,631 miles
    Test number
    928626602465
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  11. Pass139,307 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,307 miles
    Test number
    187662550156
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  12. Fail139,301 miles (+4,502)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,301 miles
    Test number
    685617026119
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  13. Pass134,799 miles (+5,379)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,799 miles
    Test number
    151120942120
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers deteriorated
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch inoperative

  14. Pass129,420 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,420 miles
    Test number
    583804766384
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  15. Fail129,420 miles (+10,675)1 dangerous3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,420 miles
    Test number
    608473346830
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated

  16. Pass118,745 miles (+352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,745 miles
    Test number
    969816672402
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen but not in drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail118,393 miles (+8,922)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,393 miles
    Test number
    806670410783
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass109,471 miles (+8,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    350288081108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass100,740 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,740 miles
    Test number
    824749254618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,920 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,920 miles
    Test number
    256177544221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,652 miles (+11,768)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,652 miles
    Test number
    415101423292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,884 miles (+13,784)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,884 miles
    Test number
    557839632169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,100 miles (+14,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,100 miles
    Test number
    505307431187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass52,017 miles (+18,616)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,017 miles
    Test number
    493107530190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,401 miles
    Test number
    284104248324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 EAY

Does T5 EAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 EAY is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 EAY?
The MOT on T5 EAY is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 EAY done?
T5 EAY was recorded at 161,022 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,540 miles a year.
Has T5 EAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EAY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 EAY 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 EAY find?
T5 EAY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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