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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 FOAMOT history

T5 FOA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,977 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FOA was last recorded at 82,977 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 3,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,002 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,975 miles
Average per year
3,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,977 miles
  • 2025 – 79,002 miles
  • 2024 – 71,147 miles
  • 2023 – 64,621 miles
  • 2022 – 62,666 miles
  • 2021 – 60,734 miles
  • 2020 – 57,750 miles
  • 2019 – 54,362 miles
  • 2017 – 51,685 miles
  • 2015 – 45,740 miles
  • 2014 – 44,593 miles
  • 2013 – 41,629 miles
  • 2012 – 38,724 miles
  • 2011 – 34,656 miles
  • 2010 – 29,499 miles
  • 2009 – 23,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,977 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Central Exhaust system corroded, outer skin of silencer peeling off.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • EML ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,977 miles
    Test number
    537050398006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail82,977 miles (+3,975)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,977 miles
    Test number
    992967232384
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,002 miles (+41)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,002 miles
    Test number
    688756268163
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust system corroded, outer skin of silencer peeling off.
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements (17%).
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail78,961 miles (+7,814)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    825335608174
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust system corroded, outer skin of silencer peeling off.
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements (17%).
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,147 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,147 miles
    Test number
    966165414433
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail71,147 miles (+6,526)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,147 miles
    Test number
    325827943058
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,621 miles (+1,955)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    194189352330
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

  8. Pass62,666 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,666 miles
    Test number
    939622076219
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer/s outer skin deteriorated

  9. Fail62,660 miles (+1,926)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    973568540614
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer/s outer skin deteriorated

  10. Pass60,734 miles (+2,984)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,734 miles
    Test number
    199225563215
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorated

  11. Pass57,750 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    837581835213
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front ball joint gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorated

  12. Fail66,531 miles (+12,169)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    840520150762
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front ball joint gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorated

  13. Pass54,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    746391043937
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f brake pad getting low
    • 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))

  14. Fail54,362 miles (+2,677)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    630169014417
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f brake pad getting low
    • 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))

  15. Pass51,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,685 miles
    Test number
    706158124310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort weak
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring testers view

  16. Fail51,685 miles (+1,671)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,685 miles
    Test number
    251232818080
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort weak
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring testers view

  17. Pass50,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,014 miles
    Test number
    363797362987
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen outside a less than 40mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake effort weak
    • AdvisoryUndercovers

  18. Fail50,014 miles (+4,274)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,014 miles
    Test number
    416273178296
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen outside a less than 40mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake effort weak
    • AdvisoryUndercovers

  19. Fail45,740 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,740 miles
    Test number
    239037985152
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass45,740 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,740 miles
    Test number
    326217985119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,593 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,593 miles
    Test number
    139608484179
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass44,593 miles (+2,964)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,593 miles
    Test number
    637428084147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,629 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    238451773419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,724 miles (+4,068)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    659029782161
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLow effort o/s/r park brake
    • NoteN/s no plate light dim
    • NoteSide lights & headlights on sidelight switch

  25. Pass34,656 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,656 miles
    Test number
    956179881167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,499 miles (+54)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,499 miles
    Test number
    533518990113
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc corroded

  27. Fail29,445 miles (+6,212)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,445 miles
    Test number
    490273990184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc corroded

  28. Fail23,233 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,233 miles
    Test number
    880790679150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass23,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,233 miles
    Test number
    950700179156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T5 FOA

Does T5 FOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FOA is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 FOA?
The MOT on T5 FOA is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 FOA done?
T5 FOA was recorded at 82,977 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,520 miles a year.
Has T5 FOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FOA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 FOA 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 FOA find?
T5 FOA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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