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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 ETFMOT history

T5 ETF is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 277,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
277,867 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ETF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ETF was last recorded at 277,867 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 5,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,606 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,261 miles
Average per year
10,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 277,867 miles
  • 2025 – 272,606 miles
  • 2024 – 264,841 miles
  • 2023 – 259,439 miles
  • 2022 – 252,509 miles
  • 2021 – 244,779 miles
  • 2020 – 242,329 miles
  • 2019 – 237,636 miles
  • 2018 – 231,656 miles
  • 2017 – 224,549 miles
  • 2016 – 207,259 miles
  • 2015 – 204,159 miles
  • 2013 – 171,344 miles
  • 2012 – 143,010 miles
  • 2011 – 115,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,867 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass277,867 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    277,867 miles
    Test number
    255106782682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass272,606 miles (+7,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    272,606 miles
    Test number
    287318005394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass264,841 miles (+5,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    264,841 miles
    Test number
    543207167528
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Both outer CV boots leaking a small amount of grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Park brake lagging in effort but still met legal requirements overall
  4. Pass259,439 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    259,439 miles
    Test number
    825904619785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail259,429 miles (+6,920)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,429 miles
    Test number
    849635000531
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass252,509 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    252,509 miles
    Test number
    219471817802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass244,779 miles (+2,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    244,779 miles
    Test number
    903042915364
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort met minimum requirement
  8. Pass242,329 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    242,329 miles
    Test number
    226783499806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass237,636 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    237,636 miles
    Test number
    432358437645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass231,656 miles (+7,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    231,656 miles
    Test number
    722960209157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass224,549 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    224,549 miles
    Test number
    679419394024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail224,548 miles (+17,289)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,548 miles
    Test number
    576420933050
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass207,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    207,259 miles
    Test number
    713108209939
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail207,259 miles (+3,100)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,259 miles
    Test number
    194806598402
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass204,159 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    204,159 miles
    Test number
    997145115200
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. PassMileage not read4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    887830074023
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  17. Pass171,344 miles (+28,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    171,344 miles
    Test number
    229168563008
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass143,010 miles (+27,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    143,010 miles
    Test number
    936083772036
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass115,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,757 miles
    Test number
    959845071073
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T5 ETF

Does T5 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ETF is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ETF?
The MOT on T5 ETF is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ETF done?
T5 ETF was recorded at 277,867 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 10,445 miles a year.
Has T5 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ETF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 ETF 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 ETF find?
T5 ETF passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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