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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 EPUMOT history

T5 EPU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 243,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
243,517 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EPU was last recorded at 243,517 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 5,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,771 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,746 miles
Average per year
13,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 243,517 miles
  • 2024 – 237,771 miles
  • 2023 – 231,738 miles
  • 2022 – 226,302 miles
  • 2020 – 213,947 miles
  • 2019 – 200,617 miles
  • 2018 – 188,504 miles
  • 2017 – 174,784 miles
  • 2016 – 159,845 miles
  • 2015 – 131,744 miles
  • 2014 – 115,175 miles
  • 2013 – 97,988 miles
  • 2012 – 80,961 miles
  • 2011 – 61,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,517 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Centre silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,517 miles (+5,746)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    243,517 miles
    Test number
    504483409380
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass237,771 miles (+46)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    237,771 miles
    Test number
    997849381237
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail237,725 miles (+5,987)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,725 miles
    Test number
    643162283779
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryUpper engine breather disconnected
    • AdvisoryDrivers step corroded

  4. Pass231,738 miles (+112)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    231,738 miles
    Test number
    299800964720
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  5. Fail231,626 miles (+5,324)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,626 miles
    Test number
    870303391729
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  6. Pass226,302 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    226,302 miles
    Test number
    185557479681
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp levelling equipment removed for retest

  7. Fail226,302 miles (+12,355)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,302 miles
    Test number
    364496205939
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass213,947 miles (+13,330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    213,947 miles
    Test number
    362557737379
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Pass200,617 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    200,617 miles
    Test number
    997616336011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on suspension arm corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on suspension arm corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded

  10. Fail200,617 miles (+12,113)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,617 miles
    Test number
    207312793165
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on suspension arm corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on suspension arm corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded

  11. Pass188,504 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    188,504 miles
    Test number
    231934139779
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear silencers corroded

  12. Fail188,504 miles (+13,720)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,504 miles
    Test number
    405128755366
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear silencers corroded

  13. Pass174,784 miles (+14,939)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    174,784 miles
    Test number
    141027735754
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  14. Pass159,845 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    159,845 miles
    Test number
    229233360448
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside washer supply pipe has leak in corner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  15. Fail159,845 miles (+28,101)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,845 miles
    Test number
    825881679431
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside washer supply pipe has leak in corner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  16. Pass131,744 miles (+16,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,744 miles
    Test number
    329203585159
    • NoteCentre & rear silencer corroded

  17. Pass115,175 miles (+17,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,175 miles
    Test number
    457824574158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail97,988 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,988 miles
    Test number
    267115373180
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass97,988 miles (+17,027)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,988 miles
    Test number
    949035773182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,961 miles (+19,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,961 miles
    Test number
    466942272103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,554 miles
    Test number
    737362471190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 EPU

Does T5 EPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 EPU expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 EPU?
The MOT on T5 EPU expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 EPU done?
T5 EPU was recorded at 243,517 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 13,253 miles a year.
Has T5 EPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EPU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 EPU 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 EPU find?
T5 EPU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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