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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T5 GBUMOT history

T5 GBU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 178,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,509 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GBU was last recorded at 178,509 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 6,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,554 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,955 miles
Average per year
5,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,509 miles
  • 2025 – 171,554 miles
  • 2024 – 166,277 miles
  • 2023 – 160,409 miles
  • 2022 – 154,422 miles
  • 2021 – 146,731 miles
  • 2020 – 142,415 miles
  • 2019 – 136,485 miles
  • 2018 – 129,698 miles
  • 2017 – 121,313 miles
  • 2016 – 119,339 miles
  • 2015 – 110,287 miles
  • 2014 – 109,613 miles
  • 2012 – 108,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,509 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,509 miles (+6,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,509 miles
    Test number
    597275449950
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,554 miles (+5,277)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,554 miles
    Test number
    629501421866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,277 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,277 miles
    Test number
    296054212999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,409 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,409 miles
    Test number
    129610700301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,422 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,422 miles
    Test number
    527676634190
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail154,392 miles (+7,661)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,392 miles
    Test number
    996652798113
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,731 miles (+4,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,731 miles
    Test number
    727148071982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySprings corroded

  8. Pass142,415 miles (+5,930)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,415 miles
    Test number
    714684899073
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower arm bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath

  9. Pass136,485 miles (+6,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,485 miles
    Test number
    391663383088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,698 miles (+8,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,698 miles
    Test number
    897957035472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass121,313 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,313 miles
    Test number
    556403190296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,339 miles (+9,052)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,339 miles
    Test number
    654902089469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,287 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,287 miles
    Test number
    588900335021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,613 miles
    Test number
    295548434086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,613 miles (+1,359)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,613 miles
    Test number
    376578634010
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass108,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,254 miles
    Test number
    786023622231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 GBU

Does T5 GBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GBU is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 GBU?
The MOT on T5 GBU is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GBU done?
T5 GBU was recorded at 178,509 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,204 miles a year.
Has T5 GBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GBU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 GBU 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 GBU find?
T5 GBU passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; corrosion underneath; exhaust heat shield slightly insecure, and 2 more.

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