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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 GMUMOT history

T5 GMU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,332 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GMU was last recorded at 128,332 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 10,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,187 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,145 miles
Average per year
5,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,332 miles
  • 2025 – 118,187 miles
  • 2024 – 110,908 miles
  • 2023 – 107,030 miles
  • 2022 – 103,477 miles
  • 2021 – 99,375 miles
  • 2020 – 95,366 miles
  • 2019 – 91,569 miles
  • 2018 – 86,140 miles
  • 2017 – 81,670 miles
  • 2016 – 78,250 miles
  • 2015 – 72,699 miles
  • 2014 – 69,785 miles
  • 2013 – 66,470 miles
  • 2012 – 59,271 miles
  • 2011 – 44,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,332 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front steering arms as play in inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,332 miles (+10,145)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,332 miles
    Test number
    811024664192
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass118,187 miles (+7,279)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,187 miles
    Test number
    112202265630
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays/covers fitted restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass110,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,908 miles
    Test number
    406743315535
    • AdvisoryFront steering arms as play in inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail110,908 miles (+3,878)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,908 miles
    Test number
    100701529742
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering arms as play in inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,030 miles (+3,553)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,030 miles
    Test number
    786681711825
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass103,477 miles (+4,102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    302199886145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass99,375 miles (+4,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,375 miles
    Test number
    252937278476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,366 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    241041225342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail95,366 miles (+3,797)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    909137493777
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,569 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,569 miles
    Test number
    593668954371
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail91,569 miles (+5,429)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,569 miles
    Test number
    880759354612
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass86,140 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,140 miles
    Test number
    862580748406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,137 miles (+4,467)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,137 miles
    Test number
    475254546596
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass81,670 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    407567341281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,648 miles (+3,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    460058852611
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass78,250 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,250 miles
    Test number
    898239242720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,699 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,699 miles
    Test number
    537379585145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,785 miles (+3,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,785 miles
    Test number
    145244514190
    • NoteRear position lights dim due to smoked rear lens

  19. Pass66,470 miles (+7,199)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,470 miles
    Test number
    935453833182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,271 miles
    Test number
    205354762134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,271 miles (+14,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,271 miles
    Test number
    507624562193
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

  22. Pass44,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    259702341016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 GMU

Does T5 GMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GMU is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 GMU?
The MOT on T5 GMU is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GMU done?
T5 GMU was recorded at 128,332 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,450 miles a year.
Has T5 GMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GMU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 GMU 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 GMU find?
T5 GMU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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