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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T5 GCXMOT history

T5 GCX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 190,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
190,591 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GCX was last recorded at 190,591 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,349 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,242 miles
Average per year
9,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,591 miles
  • 2025 – 186,349 miles
  • 2024 – 180,627 miles
  • 2023 – 174,404 miles
  • 2022 – 166,551 miles
  • 2021 – 158,582 miles
  • 2020 – 151,624 miles
  • 2019 – 138,667 miles
  • 2018 – 125,820 miles
  • 2017 – 114,261 miles
  • 2016 – 101,474 miles
  • 2015 – 87,881 miles
  • 2014 – 76,002 miles
  • 2013 – 65,148 miles
  • 2012 – 56,509 miles
  • 2011 – 45,196 miles
  • 2010 – 34,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,591 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,591 miles (+4,242)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    190,591 miles
    Test number
    531160962243
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass186,349 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    186,349 miles
    Test number
    653709364775
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail186,349 miles (+5,722)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,349 miles
    Test number
    154994366038
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass180,627 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,627 miles
    Test number
    310213177540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass174,404 miles (+7,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,404 miles
    Test number
    285006152971
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

  6. Pass166,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,551 miles
    Test number
    837626553825
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,551 miles (+7,969)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,551 miles
    Test number
    310604866004
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,582 miles (+6,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,582 miles
    Test number
    119659967599
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass151,624 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,624 miles
    Test number
    934499189347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail151,520 miles (+12,853)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,520 miles
    Test number
    951205631237
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F and O/S/F lower arm front and rear bushes have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass138,667 miles (+12,847)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,667 miles
    Test number
    182423868239
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass125,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,820 miles
    Test number
    715528248758
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  13. Fail125,820 miles (+11,559)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,820 miles
    Test number
    649841109905
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  14. Pass114,261 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,261 miles
    Test number
    997233733794
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail114,261 miles (+12,787)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,261 miles
    Test number
    587936827858
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass101,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    674665822770
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FRONT MOUNTING DISCONNECTED. EXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail101,474 miles (+13,593)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    645308607823
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FRONT MOUNTING DISCONNECTED. EXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass87,881 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    868638615182
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  19. Fail87,881 miles (+11,879)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    738218415191
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  20. Pass76,002 miles (+10,854)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    829702744175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated.

  21. Pass65,148 miles (+8,639)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    827774433126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,509 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    148578532159
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass56,509 miles (+11,313)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    799238132185
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail45,196 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,196 miles
    Test number
    648270741193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass45,196 miles (+10,737)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,196 miles
    Test number
    787200341192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,459 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,459 miles
    Test number
    272200840148
    • NoteN/s mirror cracked
    • NoteWipers worn

Questions about T5 GCX

Does T5 GCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GCX is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 GCX?
The MOT on T5 GCX is valid until 22 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 GCX done?
T5 GCX was recorded at 190,591 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 9,522 miles a year.
Has T5 GCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GCX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 GCX 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 GCX find?
T5 GCX passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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