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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T5 EPFMOT history

T5 EPF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
159,103 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EPF was last recorded at 159,103 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 9,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,984 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,119 miles
Average per year
7,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,103 miles
  • 2025 – 149,984 miles
  • 2024 – 142,542 miles
  • 2023 – 131,216 miles
  • 2022 – 124,429 miles
  • 2021 – 113,135 miles
  • 2020 – 107,597 miles
  • 2019 – 104,904 miles
  • 2018 – 97,919 miles
  • 2017 – 90,544 miles
  • 2016 – 83,974 miles
  • 2015 – 79,509 miles
  • 2014 – 72,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,103 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,103 miles (+9,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    159,103 miles
    Test number
    259690253113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass149,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,984 miles
    Test number
    580285831358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail149,984 miles (+7,442)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,984 miles
    Test number
    826350732723
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass142,542 miles (+11,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,542 miles
    Test number
    153331212449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,216 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,216 miles
    Test number
    254687342911
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted

  6. Fail131,215 miles (+6,786)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,215 miles
    Test number
    284414852460
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted

  7. Pass124,429 miles (+11,294)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,429 miles
    Test number
    642357532465
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,135 miles (+5,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,135 miles
    Test number
    775658626985
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass107,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,597 miles
    Test number
    170109736947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail107,597 miles (+2,693)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,597 miles
    Test number
    375422680867
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,904 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    104,904 miles
    Test number
    205045760654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail104,904 miles (+6,985)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,904 miles
    Test number
    104824069419
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass97,919 miles (+7,375)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,919 miles
    Test number
    727591901511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass90,544 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,544 miles
    Test number
    415996219989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL bulb changed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail90,544 miles (+6,570)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,544 miles
    Test number
    309183943035
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL bulb changed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass83,974 miles (+4,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    559407426493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass79,509 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    347372875093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,816 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,816 miles
    Test number
    446480964223
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront brakes getting worn
    • NoteO/s underside trims damaged
    • NoteRear discs and o/s inner pad worn
    • NoteWipers poor

Questions about T5 EPF

Does T5 EPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 EPF is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 EPF?
The MOT on T5 EPF is valid until 16 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 EPF done?
T5 EPF was recorded at 159,103 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 7,549 miles a year.
Has T5 EPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EPF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 EPF 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 EPF find?
T5 EPF passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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