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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 GBLMOT history

T5 GBL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,448 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GBL
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
20 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GBL was last recorded at 140,448 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,568 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,880 miles
Average per year
5,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,448 miles
  • 2025 – 136,568 miles
  • 2024 – 134,670 miles
  • 2023 – 134,203 miles
  • 2022 – 132,238 miles
  • 2021 – 130,807 miles
  • 2019 – 130,754 miles
  • 2018 – 128,596 miles
  • 2017 – 123,589 miles
  • 2016 – 116,694 miles
  • 2015 – 112,576 miles
  • 2014 – 104,540 miles
  • 2013 – 94,263 miles
  • 2012 – 72,096 miles
  • 2011 – 51,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,448 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,448 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,448 miles
    Test number
    537322033585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,568 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,568 miles
    Test number
    164658770697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,670 miles (+467)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    134,670 miles
    Test number
    838003252991
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass134,203 miles (+1,965)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,203 miles
    Test number
    672373036766
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass132,238 miles (+1,431)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,238 miles
    Test number
    690021516428
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  6. Pass130,807 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,807 miles
    Test number
    689889395247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass130,754 miles (+2,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,754 miles
    Test number
    508823918006
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  8. Pass128,596 miles (+5,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,596 miles
    Test number
    425492164397
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly corroded

  9. Pass123,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,589 miles
    Test number
    887082892549
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear disc brakes slight corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail123,565 miles (+6,871)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,565 miles
    Test number
    842250842715
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear disc brakes slight corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass116,694 miles (+4,118)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,694 miles
    Test number
    758028429566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded + rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  12. Pass112,576 miles (+8,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,576 miles
    Test number
    600469660661
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded

  13. Pass104,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,540 miles
    Test number
    426533984257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,540 miles (+10,277)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,540 miles
    Test number
    485363284247
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass94,263 miles (+22,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,263 miles
    Test number
    217355913305
    • NoteFront antiroll bar d bushes have slight play

  16. Pass72,096 miles (+20,959)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,096 miles
    Test number
    139078912316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    875829511374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 GBL

Does T5 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GBL is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 GBL?
The MOT on T5 GBL is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GBL done?
T5 GBL was recorded at 140,448 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,998 miles a year.
Has T5 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GBL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T5 GBL 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 GBL find?
T5 GBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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