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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 ESUMOT history

T5 ESU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 102,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
102,742 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ESU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ESU was last recorded at 102,742 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 5,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,461 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,281 miles
Average per year
7,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,742 miles
  • 2025 – 97,461 miles
  • 2024 – 91,237 miles
  • 2023 – 85,111 miles
  • 2022 – 78,064 miles
  • 2020 – 66,192 miles
  • 2019 – 57,259 miles
  • 2018 – 47,905 miles
  • 2017 – 38,548 miles
  • 2016 – 30,786 miles
  • 2015 – 23,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,742 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    102,742 miles
    Test number
    407570832057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,742 miles (+5,281)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,742 miles
    Test number
    277794867780
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass97,461 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    340706079332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,237 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    799396959288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,111 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,111 miles
    Test number
    434071608175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,064 miles (+11,872)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,064 miles
    Test number
    571087900872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,192 miles (+8,933)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,192 miles
    Test number
    762896084136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    328174915141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,259 miles (+9,354)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    895132001250
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass47,905 miles (+9,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    929629126396
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass38,548 miles (+7,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,548 miles
    Test number
    892256020893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNo reading on emmisions very low
  12. Pass30,786 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,786 miles
    Test number
    616773943433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,887 miles
    Test number
    920370301861
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower under shields fitted covering suspension componets

Questions about T5 ESU

Does T5 ESU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ESU is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ESU?
The MOT on T5 ESU is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ESU done?
T5 ESU was recorded at 102,742 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,349 miles a year.
Has T5 ESU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ESU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 ESU 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 ESU find?
T5 ESU passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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