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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 FKLMOT history

T5 FKL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 193,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,600 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FKL was last recorded at 193,600 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,472 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
7,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,600 miles
  • 2024 – 193,472 miles
  • 2023 – 192,098 miles
  • 2022 – 190,650 miles
  • 2021 – 187,765 miles
  • 2020 – 182,584 miles
  • 2019 – 172,554 miles
  • 2018 – 167,960 miles
  • 2017 – 165,499 miles
  • 2016 – 161,051 miles
  • 2015 – 150,704 miles
  • 2014 – 134,832 miles
  • 2013 – 123,621 miles
  • 2012 – 112,408 miles
  • 2011 – 97,931 miles
  • 2010 – 88,329 miles
  • 2009 – 75,723 miles
  • 2008 – 57,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,600 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,600 miles (+128)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,600 miles
    Test number
    879200785109
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass193,472 miles (+1,374)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    193,472 miles
    Test number
    544226317374
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass192,098 miles (+34)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,098 miles
    Test number
    775461783688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail192,064 miles (+1,414)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,064 miles
    Test number
    805599039512
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass190,650 miles (+2,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    190,650 miles
    Test number
    669470015482
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension surface corrosion

  6. Pass187,765 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    187,765 miles
    Test number
    220881562741
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail187,764 miles (+5,180)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,764 miles
    Test number
    917135309600
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass182,584 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    182,584 miles
    Test number
    311089978062
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail182,583 miles (+10,029)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,583 miles
    Test number
    739293146288
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass172,554 miles (+4,594)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,554 miles
    Test number
    884086371674
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass167,960 miles (+2,461)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    167,960 miles
    Test number
    100857678466
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass165,499 miles (+4,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    165,499 miles
    Test number
    874040713879
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass161,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    161,051 miles
    Test number
    697200330907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail161,051 miles (+10,347)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,051 miles
    Test number
    376188642874
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass150,704 miles (+15,872)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,704 miles
    Test number
    604125929491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,832 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,832 miles
    Test number
    285691334243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteDamage to screen
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber worn
    • NoteNearside rear (both axle bush's) Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush

  17. Fail134,832 miles (+11,211)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,832 miles
    Test number
    905141734259
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteDamage to screen
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber worn

  18. Pass123,621 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,621 miles
    Test number
    996408843294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Fail123,621 miles (+11,213)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,621 miles
    Test number
    225818043227
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  20. Pass112,408 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,408 miles
    Test number
    219759822252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail112,386 miles (+14,455)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,386 miles
    Test number
    546207322265
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass97,931 miles (+9,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    158216841057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail88,329 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,329 miles
    Test number
    281846040047
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass88,329 miles (+12,606)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,329 miles
    Test number
    963486840097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,723 miles (+18,412)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,723 miles
    Test number
    320009749051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,311 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,311 miles
    Test number
    782046028052
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine warning light flashing
    • NoteService light on for 2000 miles

  27. Fail57,311 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,311 miles
    Test number
    872946828042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine warning light flashing
    • NoteService light on for 2000 miles

Questions about T5 FKL

Does T5 FKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FKL is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 FKL?
The MOT on T5 FKL is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 FKL done?
T5 FKL was recorded at 193,600 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 7,689 miles a year.
Has T5 FKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FKL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 FKL 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 FKL find?
T5 FKL passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushes; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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