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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 EWUMOT history

T5 EWU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,158 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EWU was last recorded at 173,158 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
171,867 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,291 miles
Average per year
6,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,158 miles
  • 2025 – 171,867 miles
  • 2024 – 168,662 miles
  • 2023 – 163,087 miles
  • 2022 – 157,825 miles
  • 2021 – 153,839 miles
  • 2020 – 148,400 miles
  • 2019 – 137,902 miles
  • 2018 – 129,797 miles
  • 2017 – 121,103 miles
  • 2016 – 116,814 miles
  • 2015 – 115,151 miles
  • 2014 – 113,130 miles
  • 2013 – 108,472 miles
  • 2012 – 105,662 miles
  • 2011 – 98,392 miles
  • 2010 – 85,116 miles
  • 2009 – 64,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,158 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,158 miles (+1,291)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,158 miles
    Test number
    535177705455
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Pass171,867 miles (+3,205)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,867 miles
    Test number
    563503652104
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass168,662 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,662 miles
    Test number
    648978205683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,087 miles (+5,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,087 miles
    Test number
    720776242595
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass157,825 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,825 miles
    Test number
    749711208371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,839 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,839 miles
    Test number
    938045551882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,400 miles (+10,498)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,400 miles
    Test number
    793005824677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,902 miles (+8,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,902 miles
    Test number
    621534194711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass129,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,797 miles
    Test number
    462712288730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail129,797 miles (+8,694)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,797 miles
    Test number
    250643313463
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass121,103 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,103 miles
    Test number
    956299714282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,814 miles
    Test number
    843101318704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,814 miles (+1,663)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,814 miles
    Test number
    934192154963
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass115,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,151 miles
    Test number
    307349765196
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail115,151 miles (+2,021)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,151 miles
    Test number
    955669165141
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass113,130 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,130 miles
    Test number
    656598664133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf tyre allmost fouling wheel arch

  17. Fail113,130 miles (+4,658)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,130 miles
    Test number
    625598664104
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf tyre allmost fouling wheel arch

  18. Pass108,472 miles (+2,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    598619263151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass105,662 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,662 miles
    Test number
    157439642111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,392 miles (+13,276)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    116497131199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,116 miles (+20,443)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,116 miles
    Test number
    474219040153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,673 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    353191679187
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriate

Questions about T5 EWU

Does T5 EWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 EWU is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 EWU?
The MOT on T5 EWU is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 EWU done?
T5 EWU was recorded at 173,158 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,278 miles a year.
Has T5 EWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EWU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T5 EWU 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 EWU find?
T5 EWU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp, and 3 more.

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