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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 GKLMOT history

T5 GKL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 222,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
222,474 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GKL was last recorded at 222,474 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,065 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,409 miles
Average per year
8,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,474 miles
  • 2024 – 220,065 miles
  • 2023 – 216,103 miles
  • 2022 – 212,485 miles
  • 2021 – 207,917 miles
  • 2020 – 198,066 miles
  • 2019 – 188,870 miles
  • 2018 – 172,123 miles
  • 2017 – 159,044 miles
  • 2016 – 152,922 miles
  • 2015 – 145,258 miles
  • 2014 – 139,986 miles
  • 2013 – 133,475 miles
  • 2012 – 128,148 miles
  • 2011 – 122,117 miles
  • 2010 – 114,301 miles
  • 2009 – 100,708 miles
  • 2008 – 88,038 miles
  • 2007 – 70,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded at inner mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded at inner mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    222,474 miles
    Test number
    184716009569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail222,474 miles (+2,409)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,474 miles
    Test number
    607968648020
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass220,065 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    220,065 miles
    Test number
    345867010886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded at inner mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded at inner mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail220,062 miles (+3,959)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,062 miles
    Test number
    424116135669
    • MajorCentral Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Lower Brake cable damaged both cables rotted and frayed at pivot (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded at inner mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded at inner mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass216,103 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    216,103 miles
    Test number
    254234452041
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass212,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    212,485 miles
    Test number
    357517028297
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration exhaust smoking (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail212,485 miles (+4,568)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,485 miles
    Test number
    503703566867
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration exhaust smoking (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass207,917 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    207,917 miles
    Test number
    442753460368
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary/safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail207,915 miles (+9,849)5 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,915 miles
    Test number
    716203293472
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small inner retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary/safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp/s inoperative
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass198,066 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    198,066 miles
    Test number
    898046039218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Fail198,064 miles (+9,194)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,064 miles
    Test number
    118083893694
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass188,870 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    188,870 miles
    Test number
    894135913124
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside inter cooler charge pipe is damaged

  13. Fail188,870 miles (+16,747)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,870 miles
    Test number
    762830618137
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear short pipes between hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inter cooler charge pipe is damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass172,123 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    172,123 miles
    Test number
    824414105638
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear short pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield/s are loose
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smear

  15. Fail172,123 miles (+13,079)3 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,123 miles
    Test number
    454838446806
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear short pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield/s are loose
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smear

  16. Pass159,044 miles (+6,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    159,044 miles
    Test number
    445742333966
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass152,922 miles (+7,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,922 miles
    Test number
    639760432466
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass145,258 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,258 miles
    Test number
    178550705295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass139,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,986 miles
    Test number
    278877894240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail139,986 miles (+6,511)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,986 miles
    Test number
    837757994201
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass133,475 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,475 miles
    Test number
    215394683281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass128,148 miles (+6,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,148 miles
    Test number
    679908972274
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass122,117 miles (+7,816)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,117 miles
    Test number
    868529871246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass114,301 miles (+13,593)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,301 miles
    Test number
    630711670201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,708 miles (+12,670)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,708 miles
    Test number
    993136879234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,038 miles (+17,695)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,038 miles
    Test number
    210018578277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    504555367288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 GKL

Does T5 GKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GKL is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 GKL?
The MOT on T5 GKL is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GKL done?
T5 GKL was recorded at 222,474 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 8,404 miles a year.
Has T5 GKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GKL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 GKL 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 GKL find?
T5 GKL passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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