Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 FCUMOT history
T5 FCU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 214,840 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 FCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 2 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 FCU was last recorded at 214,840 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 6,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 207,910 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,930 miles
- Average per year
- 8,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,840 miles
- 2025 – 207,910 miles
- 2024 – 203,067 miles
- 2023 – 196,509 miles
- 2022 – 189,867 miles
- 2021 – 185,952 miles
- 2020 – 180,991 miles
- 2019 – 177,041 miles
- 2018 – 170,065 miles
- 2017 – 163,221 miles
- 2016 – 157,885 miles
- 2015 – 156,152 miles
- 2013 – 154,189 miles
- 2012 – 131,072 miles
- 2011 – 114,221 miles
- 2010 – 99,608 miles
- 2009 – 88,539 miles
- 2008 – 66,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass214,840 miles
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield corroded and deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust outer skin deteriorated/corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
All four tyres are 3mm at lowest point of measurement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust middle and back box outer skin corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,840 miles (+6,930)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 214,840 miles
- Test number
- 393613571961
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield corroded and deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass207,910 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 207,910 miles
- Test number
- 749082314972
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail207,910 miles (+4,843)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,910 miles
- Test number
- 631721598701
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass203,067 miles (+6,558)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 203,067 miles
- Test number
- 100889334389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass196,509 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 196,509 miles
- Test number
- 829316374292
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail196,508 miles (+6,641)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,508 miles
- Test number
- 135957142933
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass189,867 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 189,867 miles
- Test number
- 186965216291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres are 3mm at lowest point of measurement
- AdvisoryExhaust middle and back box outer skin corroded
Fail189,866 miles (+3,914)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,866 miles
- Test number
- 581648677828
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged freyed (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres are 3mm at lowest point of measurement
- AdvisoryExhaust middle and back box outer skin corroded
Pass185,952 miles (+4,961)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 185,952 miles
- Test number
- 433283744851
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess very slightly corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Pass180,991 miles (+3,950)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 180,991 miles
- Test number
- 986283083979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,041 miles (+6,976)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 177,041 miles
- Test number
- 517539631677
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Pass170,065 miles (+6,844)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 170,065 miles
- Test number
- 516058982657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,221 miles (+5,336)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 163,221 miles
- Test number
- 333877549311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,885 miles (+1,733)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 157,885 miles
- Test number
- 981762127933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,152 miles (+1,963)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 156,152 miles
- Test number
- 358005835193
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass154,189 miles (+23,117)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 154,189 miles
- Test number
- 276731283234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,072 miles (+16,851)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 131,072 miles
- Test number
- 259809972216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,221 miles (+14,613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 114,221 miles
- Test number
- 125618341225
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Pass99,608 miles (+11,069)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 99,608 miles
- Test number
- 703211530295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s windscreen wiper blade deteriorated
Pass88,539 miles (+21,818)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 88,539 miles
- Test number
- 351151259419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 66,721 miles
- Test number
- 872050848220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 FCU
- Does T5 FCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FCU is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 FCU?
- The MOT on T5 FCU is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 FCU done?
- T5 FCU was recorded at 214,840 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 8,448 miles a year.
- Has T5 FCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 FCU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 FCU 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 FCU find?
- T5 FCU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust heat shield corroded and deteriorated, and 3 more.
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