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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

T5 FGWMOT history

T5 FGW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,719 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FGW was last recorded at 128,719 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 8,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,769 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,950 miles
Average per year
7,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,719 miles
  • 2025 – 119,769 miles
  • 2024 – 111,490 miles
  • 2023 – 104,457 miles
  • 2022 – 98,724 miles
  • 2021 – 96,253 miles
  • 2020 – 92,538 miles
  • 2019 – 84,938 miles
  • 2018 – 76,739 miles
  • 2017 – 67,871 miles
  • 2016 – 57,172 miles
  • 2015 – 49,015 miles
  • 2014 – 39,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,719 miles (+8,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,719 miles
    Test number
    151172565940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,769 miles (+8,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,769 miles
    Test number
    859842103693
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mounting/stabiliser bush just starting to crack/perish (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,490 miles (+7,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,490 miles
    Test number
    963837689762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass104,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    113254338121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,457 miles (+5,733)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    457587649757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,724 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,724 miles
    Test number
    971896352860
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass96,253 miles (+3,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,253 miles
    Test number
    893888029045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass92,538 miles (+7,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,538 miles
    Test number
    509858497821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,938 miles (+8,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,938 miles
    Test number
    144090438096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear silencer outer skin corroded/peeling
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,739 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,739 miles
    Test number
    129568230550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,871 miles (+10,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    538348990887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,172 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,172 miles
    Test number
    215702912034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,015 miles (+9,169)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,015 miles
    Test number
    818948905053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,846 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,846 miles
    Test number
    306806004087
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T5 FGW

Does T5 FGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FGW is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 FGW?
The MOT on T5 FGW is valid until 28 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 FGW done?
T5 FGW was recorded at 128,719 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,396 miles a year.
Has T5 FGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FGW has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 FGW 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 FGW find?
T5 FGW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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