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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 GDXMOT history

T5 GDX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 191,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
191,510 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GDX was last recorded at 191,510 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,463 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
6,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,510 miles
  • 2025 – 187,595 miles
  • 2024 – 184,528 miles
  • 2023 – 181,812 miles
  • 2021 – 178,613 miles
  • 2019 – 171,223 miles
  • 2017 – 162,631 miles
  • 2016 – 159,123 miles
  • 2015 – 148,826 miles
  • 2014 – 138,723 miles
  • 2013 – 129,474 miles
  • 2012 – 124,227 miles
  • 2009 – 116,425 miles
  • 2008 – 92,615 miles
  • 2007 – 67,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,510 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system rustyRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,510 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    191,510 miles
    Test number
    130799275979
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail191,463 miles (+3,868)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,463 miles
    Test number
    550787714767
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,595 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    187,595 miles
    Test number
    473953301520
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  4. Fail187,580 miles (+3,052)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,580 miles
    Test number
    450106158369
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  5. Pass184,528 miles (+2,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    184,528 miles
    Test number
    448627827747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass181,812 miles (+3,199)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,812 miles
    Test number
    410732059766
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass178,613 miles (+4,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    178,613 miles
    Test number
    511514984844
    • AdvisoryCentre box delaminating
    • AdvisorySilencer delaminating

  8. Pass174,591 miles (+3,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,591 miles
    Test number
    175648372582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass171,223 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,223 miles
    Test number
    275814323104
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail171,222 miles (+4,656)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,222 miles
    Test number
    461809882406
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass166,566 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    166,566 miles
    Test number
    874106730378
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  12. Fail166,565 miles (+3,934)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,565 miles
    Test number
    793921342820
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged hand (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  13. Pass162,631 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    162,631 miles
    Test number
    597859775011
    • AdvisoryLight rust on rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryPlay in front inner anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisoryRust on power steering pipe

  14. Fail162,629 miles (+3,506)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,629 miles
    Test number
    808361819860
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear lower sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryLight rust on rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryPlay in front inner anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisoryRust on power steering pipe

  15. Pass159,123 miles (+10,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    159,123 miles
    Test number
    966418509444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass148,826 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    148,826 miles
    Test number
    658605699622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail138,723 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,723 miles
    Test number
    157007804349
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass138,723 miles (+9,249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    138,723 miles
    Test number
    335387904376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,474 miles
    Test number
    467458403403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,474 miles (+5,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,474 miles
    Test number
    868458703364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail124,227 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,227 miles
    Test number
    156188212394
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass124,227 miles (+7,802)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    124,227 miles
    Test number
    978418712319
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Pass116,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    672603859165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail116,425 miles (+23,810)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    782028749193
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass92,615 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    754232878163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,145 miles (+24,916)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,145 miles
    Test number
    502905868133
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass67,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    921474567197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,229 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    111374267187
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T5 GDX

Does T5 GDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GDX is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 GDX?
The MOT on T5 GDX is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GDX done?
T5 GDX was recorded at 191,510 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,679 miles a year.
Has T5 GDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GDX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 GDX 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 GDX find?
T5 GDX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust system rusty; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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