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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T5 EFJMOT history

T5 EFJ is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 202,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
202,389 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EFJ was last recorded at 202,389 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,541 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
848 miles
Average per year
8,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,389 miles
  • 2025 – 201,541 miles
  • 2024 – 197,269 miles
  • 2023 – 190,873 miles
  • 2021 – 182,781 miles
  • 2020 – 177,361 miles
  • 2019 – 165,787 miles
  • 2018 – 156,206 miles
  • 2015 – 155,300 miles
  • 2014 – 137,095 miles
  • 2013 – 120,479 miles
  • 2012 – 101,496 miles
  • 2011 – 85,157 miles
  • 2010 – 64,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,389 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,389 miles (+848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    202,389 miles
    Test number
    589159325212
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass201,541 miles (+4,272)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    201,541 miles
    Test number
    586811526815
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable deteriorated , function not affected
  3. Pass197,269 miles (+6,396)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    197,269 miles
    Test number
    815945796246
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Pass190,873 miles (+8,092)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    190,873 miles
    Test number
    913385723975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass182,781 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,781 miles
    Test number
    269528111636
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass177,361 miles (+11,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,361 miles
    Test number
    618674869065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os inner lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass165,787 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,787 miles
    Test number
    895042033804
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Fail165,784 miles (+9,578)2 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,784 miles
    Test number
    753429947530
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass156,206 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,206 miles
    Test number
    965553114845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,300 miles (+18,205)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    155,300 miles
    Test number
    586006563496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,095 miles (+16,616)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    137,095 miles
    Test number
    677362944204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,479 miles (+18,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    120,479 miles
    Test number
    989629143241
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass101,496 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,496 miles
    Test number
    165134632223
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWasher pipe is spilt but still provding fluid to windscreen
  14. Fail101,496 miles (+16,339)4 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,496 miles
    Test number
    879254832255
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWasher pipe is spilt but still provding fluid to windscreen
  15. Pass85,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    126225141240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,157 miles (+20,707)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    969844241258
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/s washer jet aim poor
    • NoteO/s/r reflector in poor condition
  17. Pass64,450 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,450 miles
    Test number
    950510550200
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low discs corroding , advise brake inspection....
    • NoteWipers smear...

Questions about T5 EFJ

Does T5 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 EFJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 EFJ?
The MOT on T5 EFJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 EFJ done?
T5 EFJ was recorded at 202,389 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 8,862 miles a year.
Has T5 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EFJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T5 EFJ 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 EFJ find?
T5 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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