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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

T5 ERAMOT history

T5 ERA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,481 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ERA was last recorded at 123,481 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,481 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,481 miles
  • 2025 – 113,587 miles
  • 2024 – 107,300 miles
  • 2023 – 101,551 miles
  • 2022 – 100,994 miles
  • 2021 – 87,069 miles
  • 2020 – 79,619 miles
  • 2019 – 69,577 miles
  • 2018 – 58,332 miles
  • 2017 – 45,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,481 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,481 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,481 miles
    Test number
    429338218835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust corrosion
  2. Fail123,481 miles (+63)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,481 miles
    Test number
    640855380342
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust corrosion
  3. Fail123,418 miles (+9,831)5 major19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,418 miles
    Test number
    277683083141
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly worn very low advise further investigation asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and stepping and perrishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort lower than offside advise further investigation.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drl lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and stepping and perrishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch very sticky advise further investigation.
    • AdvisoryEngine noise detected during test possible flywheel advise further investigation.
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  4. Pass113,587 miles (+6,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,587 miles
    Test number
    567388721964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass107,300 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,300 miles
    Test number
    730025457980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,551 miles (+557)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,551 miles
    Test number
    772261709654
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass100,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,994 miles
    Test number
    734825437955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,991 miles (+13,922)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,991 miles
    Test number
    862983909468
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass87,069 miles (+7,450)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    543438463516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    983280192639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,619 miles (+10,042)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    775244810477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass69,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    334288511993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,577 miles (+927)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    541005261835
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass68,650 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,650 miles
    Test number
    257752742436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,332 miles (+12,971)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,332 miles
    Test number
    908140486565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,361 miles
    Test number
    166268870361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 ERA

Does T5 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ERA is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ERA?
The MOT on T5 ERA is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ERA done?
T5 ERA was recorded at 123,481 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 8,657 miles a year.
Has T5 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ERA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 ERA 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 ERA find?
T5 ERA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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