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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 FNWMOT history

T5 FNW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 180,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
180,991 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FNW was last recorded at 180,991 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,771 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
7,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,991 miles
  • 2025 – 175,582 miles
  • 2024 – 172,138 miles
  • 2023 – 170,254 miles
  • 2022 – 165,759 miles
  • 2021 – 162,429 miles
  • 2020 – 160,762 miles
  • 2019 – 158,304 miles
  • 2018 – 155,964 miles
  • 2017 – 154,132 miles
  • 2016 – 150,919 miles
  • 2015 – 146,683 miles
  • 2014 – 141,211 miles
  • 2013 – 137,778 miles
  • 2012 – 136,137 miles
  • 2010 – 111,817 miles
  • 2009 – 83,494 miles
  • 2008 – 43,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,991 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,991 miles (+220)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    180,991 miles
    Test number
    982819381735
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail180,771 miles (+96)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,771 miles
    Test number
    123790584902
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail180,675 miles (+131)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,675 miles
    Test number
    433952353618
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame has an unsafe modification welded repairs (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Fail180,544 miles (+4,962)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,544 miles
    Test number
    363309274843
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing ancorage (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing ancorage (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  5. Pass175,582 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    175,582 miles
    Test number
    681364895617
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  6. Fail175,582 miles (+3,444)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,582 miles
    Test number
    415398551502
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  7. Pass172,138 miles (+260)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    172,138 miles
    Test number
    548209739054
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail171,878 miles (+1,624)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,878 miles
    Test number
    308750497627
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass170,254 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    170,254 miles
    Test number
    967126425851
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail170,254 miles (+187)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,254 miles
    Test number
    358231137623
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail170,067 miles (+4,308)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,067 miles
    Test number
    413349130556
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass165,759 miles (+3,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,759 miles
    Test number
    452059798191
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass162,429 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,429 miles
    Test number
    686041170418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,762 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,762 miles
    Test number
    369546071670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,304 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,304 miles
    Test number
    369815971797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail158,296 miles (+2,332)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,296 miles
    Test number
    115010327048
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face cracked and fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  17. Pass155,964 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,964 miles
    Test number
    564195777162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail155,963 miles (+1,831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,963 miles
    Test number
    688010575044
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass154,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    154,132 miles
    Test number
    567201133697
    • AdvisoryFront tyres very close to wheel arches on a full lock

  20. Fail154,132 miles (+3,213)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,132 miles
    Test number
    496457467163
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres very close to wheel arches on a full lock

  21. Pass150,919 miles (+4,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    150,919 miles
    Test number
    833236300918
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met minimum efficiency of 16%

  22. Pass146,683 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,683 miles
    Test number
    216022065004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Fail146,681 miles (+5,470)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,681 miles
    Test number
    288922765067
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  24. Pass141,211 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    141,211 miles
    Test number
    126336534032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail141,187 miles (+3,409)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,187 miles
    Test number
    376005334007
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

  26. Pass137,778 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    137,778 miles
    Test number
    778279333089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass136,137 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    136,137 miles
    Test number
    176685222447
    • NoteStandard steel wheels fitted at time of inspection

  28. Fail136,137 miles (+24,320)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,137 miles
    Test number
    976084422046
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  29. Pass111,817 miles (+1,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    111,817 miles
    Test number
    254597230348
    • NoteN/s steering rack slight play

  30. Fail110,721 miles (+27,227)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,721 miles
    Test number
    951874720393
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s steering rack slight play

  31. Pass83,494 miles (+40,048)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,494 miles
    Test number
    421148909376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass43,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,446 miles
    Test number
    771161418307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 FNW

Does T5 FNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FNW is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 FNW?
The MOT on T5 FNW is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 FNW done?
T5 FNW was recorded at 180,991 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 7,729 miles a year.
Has T5 FNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FNW has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 FNW 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 FNW find?
T5 FNW passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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