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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 ECXMOT history

T5 ECX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,416 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ECX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ECX was last recorded at 168,416 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2015: 86,058 miles, lower than 86,095 miles on 5 Oct 2015.

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
168,399 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
8,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,416 miles
  • 2025 – 165,194 miles
  • 2024 – 161,990 miles
  • 2023 – 159,063 miles
  • 2021 – 149,627 miles
  • 2020 – 146,708 miles
  • 2019 – 134,009 miles
  • 2017 – 123,195 miles
  • 2016 – 109,122 miles
  • 2015 – 86,058 miles
  • 2014 – 71,857 miles
  • 2013 – 52,403 miles
  • 2012 – 39,896 miles
  • 2010 – 33,618 miles
  • 2009 – 27,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,416 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis brake pipe in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • All 4 brake discs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,416 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,416 miles
    Test number
    524499534247
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis brake pipe in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail168,399 miles (+3,205)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,399 miles
    Test number
    455810733785
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis brake pipe in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass165,194 miles (+3,204)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,194 miles
    Test number
    259603700352
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only just passed emission's test posable boost leak (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass161,990 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,990 miles
    Test number
    844878248995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,063 miles (+3,008)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,063 miles
    Test number
    492492456256
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass156,055 miles (+6,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,055 miles
    Test number
    311939284484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

  7. Pass149,627 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,627 miles
    Test number
    267633608366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail149,624 miles (+2,916)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,624 miles
    Test number
    585661836903
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass146,708 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,708 miles
    Test number
    799613253203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,704 miles (+3,409)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,704 miles
    Test number
    713041337083
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass143,295 miles (+9,286)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,295 miles
    Test number
    640739984585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,009 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,009 miles
    Test number
    299023639553
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Engine area
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail134,008 miles (+10,813)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,008 miles
    Test number
    779883873941
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Engine area
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable corroding strongly advise replacing

  14. Pass123,195 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,195 miles
    Test number
    416035728105
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad wear sensor hanging loose

  15. Fail123,194 miles (+14,072)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,194 miles
    Test number
    435545292108
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad wear sensor hanging loose

  16. Pass109,122 miles (+591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,122 miles
    Test number
    659783038825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNo rear seat fitted at time of test

  17. Fail108,531 miles (+22,473)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,531 miles
    Test number
    260831119179
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective belt slipping (2.3.6)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass86,058 miles (-37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,058 miles
    Test number
    629543110218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail86,095 miles (+14,238)6 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    471819684031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass71,857 miles (+19,454)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,857 miles
    Test number
    578172284226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel tank support straps damaged

  21. Pass52,403 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,403 miles
    Test number
    605521083271
    • NoteFuel tank strap damaged
    • NoteSurface rust on all brake discs

  22. Fail52,403 miles (+12,507)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,403 miles
    Test number
    836241183264
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteFuel tank strap damaged
    • NoteSurface rust on all brake discs

  23. Pass39,896 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    735110732032
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail39,896 miles (+6,278)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    777351822024
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass33,618 miles (+5,963)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,618 miles
    Test number
    991226430347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,655 miles
    Test number
    703301759311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 ECX

Does T5 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ECX is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ECX?
The MOT on T5 ECX is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ECX done?
T5 ECX was recorded at 168,416 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 8,446 miles a year.
Has T5 ECX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ECX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 ECX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 ECX find?
T5 ECX passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: central front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis brake pipe in front of fuel tank; nearside rear upper integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber mounting area; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe, and 1 more.

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