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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 EHJMOT history

T5 EHJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,050 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EHJ was last recorded at 158,050 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 2,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,535 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,515 miles
Average per year
6,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,050 miles
  • 2025 – 155,535 miles
  • 2024 – 155,423 miles
  • 2023 – 154,055 miles
  • 2022 – 151,775 miles
  • 2021 – 148,559 miles
  • 2020 – 143,201 miles
  • 2019 – 136,555 miles
  • 2018 – 117,102 miles
  • 2017 – 105,722 miles
  • 2016 – 98,054 miles
  • 2015 – 89,936 miles
  • 2014 – 80,783 miles
  • 2013 – 73,760 miles
  • 2012 – 66,278 miles
  • 2011 – 59,152 miles
  • 2010 – 54,063 miles
  • 2009 – 49,271 miles
  • 2007 – 39,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,050 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,050 miles
    Test number
    676236472993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,050 miles (+2,515)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,050 miles
    Test number
    154873746887
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,535 miles (+112)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,535 miles
    Test number
    885769002764
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass155,423 miles (+1,368)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,423 miles
    Test number
    600166757370
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow vacuum build up slow and limited (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi on suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi on suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass154,055 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,055 miles
    Test number
    444823787618
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger very corroded

  6. Fail154,051 miles (+2,276)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,051 miles
    Test number
    276020191734
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger very corroded

  7. Pass151,775 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,775 miles
    Test number
    690183567337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,559 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,559 miles
    Test number
    160244193792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail148,559 miles (+5,358)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,559 miles
    Test number
    101882015578
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass143,201 miles (+6,646)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    143,201 miles
    Test number
    527354745176
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass136,555 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    136,555 miles
    Test number
    211830231218
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail136,555 miles (+19,453)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,555 miles
    Test number
    887965565254
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass117,102 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,102 miles
    Test number
    746249017983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail117,098 miles (+11,376)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,098 miles
    Test number
    287716326369
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement :d: (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass105,722 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,722 miles
    Test number
    172849613737
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety latch stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lamps dim

  16. Fail105,722 miles (+7,668)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,722 miles
    Test number
    410058594745
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety latch stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lamps dim

  17. Pass98,054 miles (+8,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,054 miles
    Test number
    672973405164
    • AdvisoryDamage to front splitter
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  18. Pass89,936 miles (+9,153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,936 miles
    Test number
    795262145009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,783 miles (+7,023)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,783 miles
    Test number
    828696314016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working

  20. Pass73,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,760 miles
    Test number
    825801513076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,760 miles (+7,482)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,760 miles
    Test number
    267169303036
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass66,278 miles (+7,126)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,278 miles
    Test number
    135109902044
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir-bag light showing.

  23. Pass59,152 miles (+5,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    807775301039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,063 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,063 miles
    Test number
    153395900085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    624126409053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,271 miles (+9,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    962992109085
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail39,966 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,966 miles
    Test number
    220561057394
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  28. Pass39,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,966 miles
    Test number
    953431157309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 EHJ

Does T5 EHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 EHJ is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 EHJ?
The MOT on T5 EHJ is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 EHJ done?
T5 EHJ was recorded at 158,050 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 6,433 miles a year.
Has T5 EHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EHJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 EHJ 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 EHJ find?
T5 EHJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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