Volkswagen Transporter
Orange · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 FNRMOT history
T5 FNR is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 220,433 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 220,433 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,944 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 FNR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 FNR was last recorded at 220,433 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Sept 2023: 205,394 miles, lower than 220,618 miles on 14 Sept 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 215,513 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,920 miles
- Average per year
- 7,944 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 220,433 miles
- 2025 – 215,513 miles
- 2024 – 210,186 miles
- 2023 – 205,394 miles
- 2022 – 220,618 miles
- 2021 – 196,938 miles
- 2020 – 193,136 miles
- 2019 – 188,671 miles
- 2018 – 182,689 miles
- 2017 – 175,115 miles
- 2016 – 166,446 miles
- 2015 – 159,868 miles
- 2014 – 151,396 miles
- 2013 – 140,475 miles
- 2012 – 126,820 miles
- 2011 – 115,241 miles
- 2010 – 105,500 miles
- 2009 – 89,495 miles
- 2008 – 83,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass220,433 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder covers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Shields limiting inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,433 miles (+4,920)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 220,433 miles
- Test number
- 662797699832
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass215,513 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 215,513 miles
- Test number
- 293496731053
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Fail215,513 miles (+5,327)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,513 miles
- Test number
- 185944007022
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass210,186 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 210,186 miles
- Test number
- 494055584983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted unable to fully inspect some components
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed
Fail210,186 miles (+4,792)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,186 miles
- Test number
- 859277403010
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted unable to fully inspect some components
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed
Pass205,394 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 205,394 miles
- Test number
- 269344411732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Fail205,394 miles (-15,224)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,394 miles
- Test number
- 401897303926
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass220,618 miles (+20,002)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 220,618 miles
- Test number
- 161741056362
- AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
Fail200,616 miles (+3,678)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,616 miles
- Test number
- 964966769196
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
Pass196,938 miles (+3,802)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 196,938 miles
- Test number
- 768438160517
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted as standard obscuring components
Pass193,136 miles (+4,465)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 193,136 miles
- Test number
- 863677776162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,671 miles (+5,982)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 188,671 miles
- Test number
- 163237339263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,689 miles (+7,574)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 182,689 miles
- Test number
- 912275455990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,115 miles (+8,669)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 175,115 miles
- Test number
- 311341872219
- AdvisoryAll other brake pipes starting to corrode under plastic coating
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass166,446 miles (+6,578)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 166,446 miles
- Test number
- 252418187167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass159,868 miles (+8,472)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 159,868 miles
- Test number
- 859872535257
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDamage on nearside rear panel and door
Pass151,396 miles (+10,921)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 151,396 miles
- Test number
- 958779834253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,475 miles (+13,655)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 140,475 miles
- Test number
- 775515803298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,820 miles (+217)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 126,820 miles
- Test number
- 518012312243
- NoteDamage to windscreen outside of swept area
- NoteN/s/f tyre rim protecter damaged
- NoteO/s/f tyre down to wear bars / n/s/f close to wear bars
Fail126,603 miles (+11,362)7 failures1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,603 miles
- Test number
- 339843402440
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteCondensation in o/s/r lanp
- NoteDamage to windscreen outside of swept area
- NoteN/s/f tyre rim protecter damaged
- NoteO/s/f tyre down to wear bars / n/s/f close to wear bars
Pass115,241 miles (+9,741)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 115,241 miles
- Test number
- 637323641278
- 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)
Pass105,500 miles (+16,005)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 105,500 miles
- Test number
- 853329630263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,495 miles (+5,604)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 89,495 miles
- Test number
- 830637739220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,891 miles (+10,919)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 83,891 miles
- Test number
- 133801948203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 72,972 miles
- Test number
- 442320368022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 FNR
- Does T5 FNR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FNR is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 FNR?
- The MOT on T5 FNR is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 FNR done?
- T5 FNR was recorded at 220,433 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 7,944 miles a year.
- Has T5 FNR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 FNR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 FNR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 FNR find?
- T5 FNR passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; under covers fitted.
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