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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 EHGMOT history

T5 EHG is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,900 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EHG was last recorded at 179,900 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,294 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
606 miles
Average per year
8,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,900 miles
  • 2025 – 179,294 miles
  • 2024 – 176,930 miles
  • 2023 – 173,518 miles
  • 2022 – 171,478 miles
  • 2021 – 168,905 miles
  • 2020 – 161,606 miles
  • 2019 – 152,613 miles
  • 2018 – 143,163 miles
  • 2017 – 138,303 miles
  • 2016 – 133,070 miles
  • 2015 – 128,454 miles
  • 2014 – 123,226 miles
  • 2013 – 112,688 miles
  • 2012 – 97,922 miles
  • 2011 – 80,827 miles
  • 2010 – 63,817 miles
  • 2009 – 43,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,900 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,900 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,900 miles
    Test number
    344942254373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    179,294 miles
    Test number
    395420649761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,294 miles (+2,364)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,294 miles
    Test number
    771846382912
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass176,930 miles (+3,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    176,930 miles
    Test number
    112657811246
    • AdvisoryN/s inner cv boot deteriorating exhaust corroding

  5. Pass173,518 miles (+2,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    173,518 miles
    Test number
    373265466121
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding o/s f tyre tread cracking

  6. Pass171,478 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,478 miles
    Test number
    126156040236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,461 miles (+2,556)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,461 miles
    Test number
    336431914079
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryF/pads wearing thin exhaust corroding and shields loose

  8. Pass168,905 miles (+7,299)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    168,905 miles
    Test number
    312085042236
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass161,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,606 miles
    Test number
    221446655320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,606 miles (+8,993)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,606 miles
    Test number
    482392153728
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass152,613 miles (+9,450)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,613 miles
    Test number
    298930626135
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass143,163 miles (+4,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,163 miles
    Test number
    333984700887
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers covers slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  13. Pass138,303 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,303 miles
    Test number
    224043702622
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail138,235 miles (+5,165)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,235 miles
    Test number
    343698138205
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass133,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,070 miles
    Test number
    786797781686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail133,070 miles (+4,616)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,070 miles
    Test number
    792108923737
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass128,454 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,454 miles
    Test number
    337679535286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail128,449 miles (+5,223)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,449 miles
    Test number
    915469235279
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass123,226 miles (+10,538)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,226 miles
    Test number
    585031644219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass112,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,688 miles
    Test number
    738607963229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail112,688 miles (+14,766)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,688 miles
    Test number
    219297463281
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs need replacing next pad change

  22. Fail97,922 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,922 miles
    Test number
    349759762253
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass97,922 miles (+17,095)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,922 miles
    Test number
    408419462224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,827 miles (+17,010)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,827 miles
    Test number
    866872871201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFront tyres low (3mm)

  25. Pass63,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,817 miles
    Test number
    323202470283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,817 miles (+19,971)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,817 miles
    Test number
    323322470260
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass43,846 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,846 miles
    Test number
    732271979245
    • NoteOffside rear trye cut to cords but not in excess of requirements

  28. Fail43,846 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,846 miles
    Test number
    283091079290
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear trye cut to cords but not in excess of requirements

Questions about T5 EHG

Does T5 EHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 EHG is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 EHG?
The MOT on T5 EHG is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 EHG done?
T5 EHG was recorded at 179,900 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 8,028 miles a year.
Has T5 EHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EHG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 EHG 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 EHG find?
T5 EHG passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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