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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 HBUMOT history

T5 HBU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 191,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
191,088 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HBU was last recorded at 191,088 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 9,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,319 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,769 miles
Average per year
7,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,088 miles
  • 2025 – 181,319 miles
  • 2024 – 171,594 miles
  • 2023 – 159,171 miles
  • 2022 – 152,826 miles
  • 2020 – 146,365 miles
  • 2019 – 144,836 miles
  • 2018 – 142,959 miles
  • 2017 – 141,973 miles
  • 2016 – 140,496 miles
  • 2015 – 138,417 miles
  • 2014 – 133,572 miles
  • 2013 – 127,740 miles
  • 2012 – 123,606 miles
  • 2011 – 118,474 miles
  • 2010 – 107,911 miles
  • 2009 – 86,253 miles
  • 2008 – 64,360 miles
  • 2007 – 44,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,088 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass191,088 miles (+9,769)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    191,088 miles
    Test number
    350923487098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass181,319 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,319 miles
    Test number
    841577586111
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill panel slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail181,319 miles (+9,725)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,319 miles
    Test number
    291956005911
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill panel slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,594 miles (+12,423)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,594 miles
    Test number
    642317137460
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhausts silencers showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass159,171 miles (+6,345)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,171 miles
    Test number
    769622000660
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape [slightly]
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass152,826 miles (+6,461)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,826 miles
    Test number
    668955643316
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body damage noted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp adequately repaired
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate damage noted

  7. Pass146,365 miles (+1,529)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,365 miles
    Test number
    510751319602
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass144,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,836 miles
    Test number
    825869754251
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  9. Fail144,836 miles (+1,877)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,836 miles
    Test number
    631295310161
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  10. Pass142,959 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,959 miles
    Test number
    378073369255
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  11. Pass141,973 miles (+1,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,973 miles
    Test number
    495719825918
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass140,496 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    140,496 miles
    Test number
    712916167882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,417 miles (+4,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    138,417 miles
    Test number
    678683629690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass133,572 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    133,572 miles
    Test number
    189433084260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,740 miles (+4,134)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,740 miles
    Test number
    537462183294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine bay cooling pipes severe corrosion
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking
    • NoteSlightr play offside inner rack end

  16. Pass123,606 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    123,606 miles
    Test number
    978290682221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,474 miles (+10,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,474 miles
    Test number
    758051581244
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail107,911 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,911 miles
    Test number
    232758710449
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass107,911 miles (+21,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,911 miles
    Test number
    642178110141
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass86,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,253 miles
    Test number
    824798819163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail86,253 miles (+21,893)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,253 miles
    Test number
    470498419109
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass64,360 miles (+19,796)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,360 miles
    Test number
    630929508154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,564 miles
    Test number
    624307017152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 HBU

Does T5 HBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HBU is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 HBU?
The MOT on T5 HBU is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 HBU done?
T5 HBU was recorded at 191,088 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,793 miles a year.
Has T5 HBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HBU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 HBU 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 HBU find?
T5 HBU passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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