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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T5 FBUMOT history

T5 FBU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,857 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FBU was last recorded at 157,857 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,277 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,580 miles
Average per year
5,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,857 miles
  • 2025 – 156,277 miles
  • 2024 – 154,389 miles
  • 2023 – 152,479 miles
  • 2022 – 148,874 miles
  • 2021 – 146,493 miles
  • 2020 – 143,253 miles
  • 2019 – 139,098 miles
  • 2018 – 134,451 miles
  • 2017 – 129,024 miles
  • 2016 – 122,086 miles
  • 2015 – 114,131 miles
  • 2014 – 106,972 miles
  • 2013 – 99,010 miles
  • 2012 – 94,531 miles
  • 2011 – 84,328 miles
  • 2010 – 79,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,857 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 washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,857 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,857 miles
    Test number
    764230868903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,277 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,277 miles
    Test number
    701369244251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,389 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,389 miles
    Test number
    925110993496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,479 miles
    Test number
    288253992473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,479 miles (+3,605)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,479 miles
    Test number
    935098269379
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass148,874 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,874 miles
    Test number
    585701328375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,493 miles
    Test number
    352697789615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,493 miles (+3,240)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,493 miles
    Test number
    247963989719
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,253 miles
    Test number
    299865377073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,253 miles (+4,155)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,253 miles
    Test number
    252287953153
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass139,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,098 miles
    Test number
    218189796739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail139,098 miles (+4,647)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,098 miles
    Test number
    281137031462
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass134,451 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,451 miles
    Test number
    816811447983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,024 miles
    Test number
    619512180478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail129,024 miles (+6,938)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,024 miles
    Test number
    220353836509
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass122,086 miles (+7,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,086 miles
    Test number
    327697537720
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass114,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,131 miles
    Test number
    225453475144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,131 miles (+7,159)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,131 miles
    Test number
    645393175184
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass106,972 miles (+7,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,972 miles
    Test number
    789884784139
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt buckle damaged

  20. Pass99,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,010 miles
    Test number
    469905673106
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail99,010 miles (+4,479)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,010 miles
    Test number
    278305773141
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass94,531 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,531 miles
    Test number
    329946992177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail94,526 miles (+10,198)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,526 miles
    Test number
    489705492167
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail84,328 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,328 miles
    Test number
    336863371132
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass84,328 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,328 miles
    Test number
    716173871188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,710 miles
    Test number
    553630400219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 FBU

Does T5 FBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FBU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 FBU?
The MOT on T5 FBU is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 FBU done?
T5 FBU was recorded at 157,857 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,045 miles a year.
Has T5 FBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FBU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 FBU 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 FBU find?
T5 FBU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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