Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 GLXMOT history
T5 GLX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 176,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 176,704 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,044 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 GLX
- 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
- 1 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 GLX was last recorded at 176,704 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 175,548 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,156 miles
- Average per year
- 7,044 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,704 miles
- 2024 – 175,548 miles
- 2023 – 174,796 miles
- 2022 – 168,601 miles
- 2021 – 158,977 miles
- 2020 – 149,367 miles
- 2019 – 140,638 miles
- 2018 – 131,452 miles
- 2017 – 124,612 miles
- 2016 – 122,566 miles
- 2015 – 117,305 miles
- 2014 – 110,871 miles
- 2013 – 105,448 miles
- 2012 – 100,197 miles
- 2011 – 77,305 miles
- 2010 – 66,911 miles
- 2009 – 59,497 miles
- 2008 – 54,068 miles
- 2007 – 44,828 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,704 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear exaust box in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
32 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,704 miles (+1,156)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 176,704 miles
- Test number
- 259744856486
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,548 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 175,548 miles
- Test number
- 973961025525
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail175,548 miles (+752)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,548 miles
- Test number
- 243981577871
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass174,796 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 174,796 miles
- Test number
- 473845495711
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail174,796 miles (+6,195)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,796 miles
- Test number
- 789175477513
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,601 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 168,601 miles
- Test number
- 110661394324
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail168,601 miles (+9,624)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,601 miles
- Test number
- 213871341718
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass158,977 miles (+9,610)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 158,977 miles
- Test number
- 406751808641
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,367 miles (+8,729)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 149,367 miles
- Test number
- 994457501871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 140,638 miles
- Test number
- 321959180987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,638 miles (+9,186)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,638 miles
- Test number
- 802671142434
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,452 miles (+6,840)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 131,452 miles
- Test number
- 579363439829
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass124,612 miles (+2,046)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 124,612 miles
- Test number
- 651169967460
- AdvisoryRear exaust box in poor condition
Pass122,566 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 122,566 miles
- Test number
- 383707283892
- AdvisoryRear exaust box in poor condition
Fail122,566 miles (+5,261)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,566 miles
- Test number
- 379119664697
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear exaust box in poor condition
Pass117,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 117,305 miles
- Test number
- 538236239803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,305 miles (+6,434)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,305 miles
- Test number
- 425960059383
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Pass110,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 110,871 miles
- Test number
- 766054374257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,871 miles (+5,423)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,871 miles
- Test number
- 806874474200
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass105,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 105,448 miles
- Test number
- 558680583239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,448 miles (+5,251)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,448 miles
- Test number
- 519680483231
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass100,197 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 100,197 miles
- Test number
- 396653882491
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail100,197 miles (+9,951)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,197 miles
- Test number
- 478682682236
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass90,246 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 90,246 miles
- Test number
- 655929852032
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail90,246 miles (+12,941)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,246 miles
- Test number
- 536968252055
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,305 miles (+10,394)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 77,305 miles
- Test number
- 326887261003
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteSome scratches too offside door mirror glass
Fail66,911 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,911 miles
- Test number
- 734829860023
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass66,911 miles (+7,414)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 66,911 miles
- Test number
- 794579860070
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,497 miles (+5,429)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 59,497 miles
- Test number
- 951088149038
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass54,068 miles (+9,240)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 54,068 miles
- Test number
- 452793268088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 44,828 miles
- Test number
- 912529837097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,828 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,828 miles
- Test number
- 474447437075
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Questions about T5 GLX
- Does T5 GLX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GLX is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 GLX?
- The MOT on T5 GLX 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 GLX done?
- T5 GLX was recorded at 176,704 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 7,044 miles a year.
- Has T5 GLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 GLX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 GLX 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 GLX find?
- T5 GLX passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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