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Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 ECUMOT history

T5 ECU is a multi-colour diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 168,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
168,133 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ECU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ECU was last recorded at 168,133 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,128 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,133 miles
  • 2025 – 166,375 miles
  • 2024 – 165,535 miles
  • 2023 – 164,241 miles
  • 2022 – 160,472 miles
  • 2021 – 155,486 miles
  • 2020 – 154,699 miles
  • 2019 – 154,535 miles
  • 2018 – 152,708 miles
  • 2017 – 150,653 miles
  • 2015 – 145,794 miles
  • 2014 – 140,386 miles
  • 2013 – 131,482 miles
  • 2012 – 120,483 miles
  • 2010 – 98,297 miles
  • 2009 – 88,553 miles
  • 2008 – 84,369 miles
  • 2007 – 58,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,133 miles
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/S outer sill holed and corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Caliper handbrake leaver slightly on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel, slightly catching wheel arch liner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,133 miles (+5)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    168,133 miles
    Test number
    471452666911
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S outer sill holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail168,128 miles (+1,753)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,128 miles
    Test number
    876564169406
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S outer sill holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,375 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    166,375 miles
    Test number
    848477070913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail166,375 miles (+840)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,375 miles
    Test number
    960567278626
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass165,535 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    165,535 miles
    Test number
    755894964209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass164,241 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    164,241 miles
    Test number
    592805262676
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail164,239 miles (+3,767)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,239 miles
    Test number
    203571735726
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both fronts (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated external shroud missing allowing button to foul when opperated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass160,472 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    160,472 miles
    Test number
    843754731439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Caliper handbrake leaver slightly on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel, slightly catching wheel arch liner
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail160,465 miles (+4,979)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,465 miles
    Test number
    419389605364
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Caliper handbrake leaver slightly on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel, slightly catching wheel arch liner
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass155,486 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,486 miles
    Test number
    917161173648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,699 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,699 miles
    Test number
    303657381590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,535 miles
    Test number
    559951906506
    • AdvisoryLower underside of vehicle coated with underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail154,535 miles (+1,827)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,535 miles
    Test number
    223811624863
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted outer retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum below min cold mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass152,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,708 miles
    Test number
    293009493872
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/ side trays fitted

  15. Fail152,708 miles (+2,055)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,708 miles
    Test number
    446463193734
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f unclipped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 snapped off (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured wiring around battery area (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/ side trays fitted

  16. Pass150,653 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,653 miles
    Test number
    925035059446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass145,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    145,794 miles
    Test number
    912302284191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail145,794 miles (+5,408)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,794 miles
    Test number
    809189644722
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass140,386 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,386 miles
    Test number
    418793494023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteExhaust centre & rear boxes corroded/deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall cracked/deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall cut

  20. Fail140,386 miles (+8,904)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,386 miles
    Test number
    586507584039
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteExhaust centre & rear boxes corroded/deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall cracked/deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall cut

  21. Pass131,482 miles (+10,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,482 miles
    Test number
    139233873483
    • NoteAirbag light on/clean wiperblades/noplate lights

  22. Pass120,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,483 miles
    Test number
    516417212027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail120,483 miles (+22,186)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,483 miles
    Test number
    429177912051
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteNs mirror

  24. Pass98,297 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,297 miles
    Test number
    203109480490
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc corroded/pitted

  25. Fail98,297 miles (+9,744)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,297 miles
    Test number
    192453280149
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc corroded/pitted

  26. Fail88,553 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,553 miles
    Test number
    114297279103
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass88,553 miles (+4,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,553 miles
    Test number
    844047279173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass84,369 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    222941288282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail84,274 miles (+7,261)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,274 miles
    Test number
    162757678261
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass77,013 miles (+18,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,013 miles
    Test number
    803830308184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass58,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    330033707176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail58,500 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    450032807188
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T5 ECU

Does T5 ECU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ECU is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ECU?
The MOT on T5 ECU is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ECU done?
T5 ECU was recorded at 168,133 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 5,720 miles a year.
Has T5 ECU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ECU has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 ECU 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 ECU find?
T5 ECU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 13 advisories: gearbox mounting defective; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; n/s outer sill holed and corroded, and 10 more.

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