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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 ESOMOT history

T5 ESO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 221,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
221,171 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ESO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ESO was last recorded at 221,171 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 4,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,536 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,635 miles
Average per year
10,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,171 miles
  • 2025 – 216,536 miles
  • 2024 – 212,835 miles
  • 2023 – 209,099 miles
  • 2021 – 207,202 miles
  • 2020 – 194,325 miles
  • 2019 – 182,384 miles
  • 2018 – 169,018 miles
  • 2017 – 150,737 miles
  • 2016 – 135,195 miles
  • 2015 – 111,830 miles
  • 2014 – 83,336 miles
  • 2013 – 78,229 miles
  • 2012 – 72,957 miles
  • 2011 – 67,789 miles
  • 2010 – 61,560 miles
  • 2009 – 49,621 miles
  • 2008 – 40,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,171 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear corner damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front and rear discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,171 miles (+4,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    221,171 miles
    Test number
    503930731045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  2. Pass216,536 miles (+3,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    216,536 miles
    Test number
    811444487683
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass212,835 miles (+3,736)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    212,835 miles
    Test number
    881950029752
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass209,099 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    209,099 miles
    Test number
    723882933546
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corner damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light lens damaged

  5. Fail209,099 miles (+1,897)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,099 miles
    Test number
    655440035288
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corner damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light lens damaged

  6. Pass207,202 miles (+12,877)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    207,202 miles
    Test number
    860230581373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass194,325 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    194,325 miles
    Test number
    682499792567
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail194,176 miles (+11,792)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,176 miles
    Test number
    755740986146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass182,384 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,384 miles
    Test number
    337668794795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail182,384 miles (+13,366)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,384 miles
    Test number
    541350368526
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass169,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    169,018 miles
    Test number
    699233947107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter skin coming away from exhaust silencers

  12. Fail169,018 miles (+18,281)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,018 miles
    Test number
    561577262173
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter skin coming away from exhaust silencers

  13. Pass150,737 miles (+15,542)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,737 miles
    Test number
    260059251466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,195 miles
    Test number
    298981968835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,195 miles (+23,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,195 miles
    Test number
    191871526622
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass111,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,830 miles
    Test number
    256767485174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,829 miles (+28,493)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,829 miles
    Test number
    267167585490
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass83,336 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,336 miles
    Test number
    228384204270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,229 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    117911033242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail78,229 miles (+5,272)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    578161433220
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass72,957 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    478379322214
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exh poor cond

  22. Fail72,957 miles (+5,168)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    956929322205
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exh poor cond

  23. Pass67,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,789 miles
    Test number
    157571941316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,789 miles (+2,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,789 miles
    Test number
    216531141354
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass65,402 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    746164831264
    • NoteREAR/DISCS/PADS/WORN/PITTED

  26. Fail65,402 miles (+3,842)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    955334731268
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteREAR/DISCS/PADS/WORN/PITTED

  27. Pass61,560 miles (+11,939)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,560 miles
    Test number
    873414440270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,621 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,621 miles
    Test number
    342059839142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,456 miles
    Test number
    334567258195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 ESO

Does T5 ESO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ESO is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ESO?
The MOT on T5 ESO is valid until 26 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 ESO done?
T5 ESO was recorded at 221,171 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 10,149 miles a year.
Has T5 ESO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ESO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 ESO 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 ESO find?
T5 ESO passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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