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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 ELUMOT history

T5 ELU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,891 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ELU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ELU was last recorded at 132,891 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,747 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,144 miles
Average per year
5,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,891 miles
  • 2025 – 131,747 miles
  • 2024 – 130,590 miles
  • 2023 – 130,090 miles
  • 2022 – 129,961 miles
  • 2021 – 129,876 miles
  • 2019 – 129,865 miles
  • 2018 – 125,209 miles
  • 2017 – 122,758 miles
  • 2016 – 115,134 miles
  • 2015 – 107,697 miles
  • 2014 – 99,538 miles
  • 2013 – 90,615 miles
  • 2012 – 78,573 miles
  • 2011 – 69,485 miles
  • 2010 – 59,123 miles
  • 2009 – 47,052 miles
  • 2008 – 32,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,891 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,891 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,891 miles
    Test number
    944460632413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,747 miles (+1,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,747 miles
    Test number
    903258628003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,590 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,590 miles
    Test number
    326932387812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,090 miles (+129)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,090 miles
    Test number
    766044857904
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass129,961 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,961 miles
    Test number
    826914535205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,876 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,876 miles
    Test number
    848593863206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,865 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    512740314508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,209 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,209 miles
    Test number
    503170344010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,758 miles (+7,624)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,758 miles
    Test number
    233692968851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,134 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,134 miles
    Test number
    403770299762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail115,090 miles (+7,393)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,090 miles
    Test number
    694072043830
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass107,697 miles (+8,159)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,697 miles
    Test number
    707605735080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBack box is coroded

  13. Pass99,538 miles (+8,923)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,538 miles
    Test number
    867468634042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,615 miles (+12,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,615 miles
    Test number
    349962753002
    • 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)

  15. Pass78,573 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    426391532034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,485 miles (+10,362)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,485 miles
    Test number
    718437341066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,123 miles (+12,071)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,123 miles
    Test number
    710583150064
    • NoteINNER AND OUTER EDGES OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN
    • NoteINNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE
    • NoteSTONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

  18. Pass47,052 miles (+14,256)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,052 miles
    Test number
    163221729485
    • NoteOffside front tyre split on outer sidewall

  19. Pass32,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,796 miles
    Test number
    130298018077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 ELU

Does T5 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ELU is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ELU?
The MOT on T5 ELU is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ELU done?
T5 ELU was recorded at 132,891 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
Has T5 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ELU has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on T5 ELU 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 ELU find?
T5 ELU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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