Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 FWMMOT history
T5 FWM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,311 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 141,311 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 FWM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 FWM was last recorded at 141,311 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,611 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,700 miles
- Average per year
- 6,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,311 miles
- 2025 – 137,611 miles
- 2024 – 131,152 miles
- 2023 – 123,509 miles
- 2022 – 115,211 miles
- 2021 – 105,612 miles
- 2020 – 100,333 miles
- 2019 – 92,401 miles
- 2018 – 85,481 miles
- 2017 – 77,588 miles
- 2016 – 71,875 miles
- 2015 – 65,207 miles
- 2014 – 58,004 miles
- 2013 – 51,406 miles
- 2012 – 43,225 miles
- 2011 – 36,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,311 miles
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Radiator deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,311 miles (+3,700)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 141,311 miles
- Test number
- 205772968790
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass137,611 miles (+6,459)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 137,611 miles
- Test number
- 480283598065
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRadiator deteriorated
Pass131,152 miles (+7,643)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 131,152 miles
- Test number
- 797655495041
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRadiator deteriorated
Pass123,509 miles (+8,298)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 123,509 miles
- Test number
- 245128857062
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass115,211 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 115,211 miles
- Test number
- 913541499322
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail115,204 miles (+9,592)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,204 miles
- Test number
- 635776248110
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass105,612 miles (+5,279)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 105,612 miles
- Test number
- 551443890548
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn
Pass100,333 miles (+7,932)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 100,333 miles
- Test number
- 993695451995
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass92,401 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 92,401 miles
- Test number
- 985017814986
- MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems on dash not obstructing driver's view of the road.
Fail92,401 miles (+6,920)1 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,401 miles
- Test number
- 369384156368
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems on dash not obstructing driver's view of the road.
Pass85,481 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 85,481 miles
- Test number
- 292782149372
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Fail85,432 miles (+7,844)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,432 miles
- Test number
- 656724867078
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass77,588 miles (+311)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 77,588 miles
- Test number
- 368114512788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,277 miles (+5,402)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,277 miles
- Test number
- 562014943208
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass71,875 miles (+6,668)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 71,875 miles
- Test number
- 166757303411
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass65,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 65,207 miles
- Test number
- 415734705235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,207 miles (+7,203)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,207 miles
- Test number
- 848343705268
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass58,004 miles (+6,598)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 58,004 miles
- Test number
- 715245864132
- 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)
Pass51,406 miles (+8,181)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 51,406 miles
- Test number
- 379507153118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,225 miles (+6,979)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,225 miles
- Test number
- 535213632154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 36,246 miles
- Test number
- 218776821127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 FWM
- Does T5 FWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FWM is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 FWM?
- The MOT on T5 FWM is valid until 18 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 FWM done?
- T5 FWM was recorded at 141,311 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,872 miles a year.
- Has T5 FWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 FWM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on T5 FWM 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 FWM find?
- T5 FWM passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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