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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,896 cc

T5 GPLMOT history

T5 GPL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,974 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GPL was last recorded at 130,974 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 7,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,904 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,070 miles
Average per year
8,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,974 miles
  • 2025 – 123,904 miles
  • 2024 – 117,315 miles
  • 2023 – 110,619 miles
  • 2022 – 103,486 miles
  • 2021 – 92,542 miles
  • 2020 – 82,519 miles
  • 2019 – 74,495 miles
  • 2018 – 66,290 miles
  • 2017 – 55,846 miles
  • 2016 – 46,205 miles
  • 2015 – 34,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,974 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,974 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,974 miles
    Test number
    463910527065
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded

  2. Fail130,974 miles (+7,070)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,974 miles
    Test number
    197211687404
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded

  3. Pass123,904 miles (+6,589)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,904 miles
    Test number
    527209772793
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass117,315 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,315 miles
    Test number
    764887112211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,619 miles (+7,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,619 miles
    Test number
    434639501755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,486 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,486 miles
    Test number
    906069662264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail103,465 miles (+10,923)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,465 miles
    Test number
    181155855465
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass92,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    791926542720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,531 miles (+10,012)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,531 miles
    Test number
    172022603188
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,519 miles (+8,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,519 miles
    Test number
    481002096390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,495 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,495 miles
    Test number
    479763544090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,290 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,290 miles
    Test number
    400624117069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,012 miles (+10,166)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,012 miles
    Test number
    176294188565
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass55,846 miles (+9,641)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    529158812610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,205 miles (+11,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,205 miles
    Test number
    806765932468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,851 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,851 miles
    Test number
    495582635298
    • NoteLow on engine oil
    • NoteWheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Questions about T5 GPL

Does T5 GPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GPL is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 GPL?
The MOT on T5 GPL is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GPL done?
T5 GPL was recorded at 130,974 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,705 miles a year.
Has T5 GPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GPL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 GPL 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 GPL find?
T5 GPL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear coil springs corroded, and 1 more.

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