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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T5 ESVMOT history

T5 ESV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,797 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ESV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ESV was last recorded at 145,797 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,182 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,615 miles
Average per year
3,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,797 miles
  • 2025 – 143,182 miles
  • 2024 – 141,358 miles
  • 2023 – 139,366 miles
  • 2022 – 138,397 miles
  • 2021 – 137,152 miles
  • 2020 – 132,904 miles
  • 2019 – 130,320 miles
  • 2018 – 125,693 miles
  • 2017 – 123,599 miles
  • 2016 – 122,006 miles
  • 2015 – 119,068 miles
  • 2014 – 102,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,797 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot weeping grease
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust section 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,797 miles (+2,615)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,797 miles
    Test number
    338014700697
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot weeping grease
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  2. Pass143,182 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,182 miles
    Test number
    686761548973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,178 miles (+1,820)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,178 miles
    Test number
    623556284184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split 255/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,358 miles (+1,992)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    141,358 miles
    Test number
    538805865145
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,366 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,366 miles
    Test number
    358820205533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,397 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,397 miles
    Test number
    201356410387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,152 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,152 miles
    Test number
    468821338627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,904 miles (+2,584)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,904 miles
    Test number
    902170118102
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass130,320 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,320 miles
    Test number
    590556127921
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower under tray loose likely to come off

  10. Fail130,320 miles (+4,627)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,320 miles
    Test number
    837578968106
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower under tray loose likely to come off

  11. Pass125,693 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,693 miles
    Test number
    844585795551
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch and rear (5.2.3 (f))

  12. Fail125,675 miles (+2,076)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,675 miles
    Test number
    374228866888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch and rear (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass123,599 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    190320579673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,006 miles (+2,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,006 miles
    Test number
    342426207712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass119,068 miles (+16,972)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,068 miles
    Test number
    819183325244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,096 miles (+138)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    102,096 miles
    Test number
    746764334219
    • NoteHandbrake light not working
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut but no cords exposed

  17. Fail101,958 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,958 miles
    Test number
    468568124206
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteHandbrake light not working
    • NoteNearside rear pads wearing low
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut but no cords exposed

Questions about T5 ESV

Does T5 ESV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ESV is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ESV?
The MOT on T5 ESV is valid until 28 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 ESV done?
T5 ESV was recorded at 145,797 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,673 miles a year.
Has T5 ESV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ESV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 ESV 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 ESV find?
T5 ESV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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