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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 ETUMOT history

T5 ETU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,007 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ETU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ETU was last recorded at 151,007 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 2,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,143 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,864 miles
Average per year
5,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,007 miles
  • 2025 – 148,143 miles
  • 2024 – 142,898 miles
  • 2023 – 141,518 miles
  • 2022 – 136,968 miles
  • 2021 – 131,872 miles
  • 2020 – 125,788 miles
  • 2019 – 125,273 miles
  • 2018 – 122,996 miles
  • 2017 – 121,213 miles
  • 2016 – 120,003 miles
  • 2014 – 115,898 miles
  • 2013 – 110,628 miles
  • 2012 – 102,446 miles
  • 2011 – 89,799 miles
  • 2010 – 78,410 miles
  • 2009 – 63,217 miles
  • 2008 – 53,868 miles
  • 2007 – 40,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,007 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre + rear exhaust outer skin peeling & rear shield loose

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust skin corroded and holed but not causing any leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,007 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,007 miles
    Test number
    730210322118
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre + rear exhaust outer skin peeling & rear shield loose

  2. Fail151,007 miles (+2,864)8 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,007 miles
    Test number
    392355786693
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush +corroded casing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush +corroded casing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre + rear exhaust outer skin peeling & rear shield loose

  3. Pass148,143 miles (+5,245)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    148,143 miles
    Test number
    756610890882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  4. Pass142,898 miles (+1,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    142,898 miles
    Test number
    136710637585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  5. Pass141,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,518 miles
    Test number
    230053855564
    • AdvisoryExhaust skin corroded and holed but not causing any leaks

  6. Fail141,518 miles (+4,550)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,518 miles
    Test number
    568244143230
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust skin corroded and holed but not causing any leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,968 miles (+5,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,968 miles
    Test number
    879049991471
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately Boot damage (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusty

  8. Pass131,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,872 miles
    Test number
    117984505895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

  9. Fail131,871 miles (+6,083)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,871 miles
    Test number
    220654047897
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

  10. Pass125,788 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    125,788 miles
    Test number
    867732550173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,787 miles (+514)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,787 miles
    Test number
    574669488854
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass125,273 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    863325843868
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail125,273 miles (+2,277)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    671002660084
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass122,996 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,996 miles
    Test number
    804501775089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail122,996 miles (+1,783)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,996 miles
    Test number
    737386537292
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass121,213 miles (+1,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,213 miles
    Test number
    721722607637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass120,003 miles (+4,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    502242374791
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass115,898 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,898 miles
    Test number
    149975034314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished.

  19. Fail115,898 miles (+5,270)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,898 miles
    Test number
    286345834344
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished.

  20. Pass110,628 miles (+8,182)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,628 miles
    Test number
    377919723329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f steering tie rod has play

  21. Pass102,446 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    746164232357
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail102,435 miles (+12,636)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,435 miles
    Test number
    995224132395
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass89,799 miles (+11,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,799 miles
    Test number
    818012091220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass78,410 miles (+15,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,410 miles
    Test number
    322275160431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass63,217 miles (+9,349)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,217 miles
    Test number
    934240769134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,868 miles (+12,951)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,868 miles
    Test number
    481078518079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,917 miles
    Test number
    203332317042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,917 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,917 miles
    Test number
    583602617079
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about T5 ETU

Does T5 ETU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ETU is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ETU?
The MOT on T5 ETU is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ETU done?
T5 ETU was recorded at 151,007 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,665 miles a year.
Has T5 ETU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ETU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 ETU 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 ETU find?
T5 ETU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose casing; centre + rear exhaust outer skin peeling & rear shield loose.

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