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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

T5 EKFMOT history

T5 EKF is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
178,599 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EKF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EKF was last recorded at 178,599 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,598 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,599 miles
  • 2025 – 174,495 miles
  • 2024 – 169,563 miles
  • 2023 – 167,042 miles
  • 2022 – 164,473 miles
  • 2021 – 161,655 miles
  • 2019 – 160,958 miles
  • 2018 – 159,898 miles
  • 2017 – 144,359 miles
  • 2015 – 136,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,599 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.

  • Coolant leak coolant leaking front under side engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage to sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine covering some steering components and electrical items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,599 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    178,599 miles
    Test number
    441610392288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,598 miles (+4,103)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,598 miles
    Test number
    895638692109
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass174,495 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    174,495 miles
    Test number
    871286396071
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass169,563 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,563 miles
    Test number
    825639720132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,042 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,042 miles
    Test number
    520332654914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,473 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    164,473 miles
    Test number
    531766105172
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant leaking front under side engine
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine covering some steering components and electrical items (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPositive terminal loose
  7. Fail164,473 miles (+2,818)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,473 miles
    Test number
    900047693312
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested not tested due to smoke /and engine noises (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant leaking front under side engine
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine covering some steering components and electrical items (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPositive terminal loose
  8. Pass161,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    161,655 miles
    Test number
    264958271714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail161,655 miles (+697)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,655 miles
    Test number
    201433888421
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass160,958 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,958 miles
    Test number
    609498634731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    159,898 miles
    Test number
    446050343690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail159,898 miles (+15,539)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,898 miles
    Test number
    976432696901
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass144,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,359 miles
    Test number
    534651504070
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine mount worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail144,359 miles (+1,380)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,359 miles
    Test number
    305851261966
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel rubbing on wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass142,979 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,979 miles
    Test number
    865728543051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,197 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,197 miles
    Test number
    744085116114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail136,189 miles6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,189 miles
    Test number
    166000912825
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Questions about T5 EKF

Does T5 EKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 EKF is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 EKF?
The MOT on T5 EKF is valid until 22 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 EKF done?
T5 EKF was recorded at 178,599 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,050 miles a year.
Has T5 EKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EKF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 EKF 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 EKF find?
T5 EKF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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