
Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 HCUMOT history
T5 HCU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 126,050 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,742 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 HCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 HCU was last recorded at 126,050 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 121,571 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,479 miles
- Average per year
- 5,742 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,050 miles
- 2024 – 121,571 miles
- 2023 – 117,511 miles
- 2022 – 114,180 miles
- 2021 – 111,778 miles
- 2020 – 108,686 miles
- 2019 – 98,343 miles
- 2018 – 95,684 miles
- 2017 – 92,058 miles
- 2016 – 88,336 miles
- 2015 – 84,527 miles
- 2014 – 80,599 miles
- 2013 – 67,861 miles
- 2011 – 45,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,050 miles (+4,479)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 126,050 miles
- Test number
- 491129147671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,571 miles (+4,060)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 121,571 miles
- Test number
- 907464411899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,511 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 117,511 miles
- Test number
- 152883026320
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mounting worn and has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail117,511 miles (+3,331)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,511 miles
- Test number
- 465667388432
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mounting worn and has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,180 miles (+2,402)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 114,180 miles
- Test number
- 724667303253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass111,778 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 111,778 miles
- Test number
- 908827825755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail111,778 miles (+3,092)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,778 miles
- Test number
- 774323372329
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass108,686 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,686 miles
- Test number
- 733048984653
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail108,686 miles (+10,343)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,686 miles
- Test number
- 945383364131
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass98,343 miles (+2,659)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 98,343 miles
- Test number
- 921892171655
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside and Offside front bottom ball joint gaiters split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,684 miles (+3,626)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 95,684 miles
- Test number
- 710978840941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,058 miles (+3,722)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 92,058 miles
- Test number
- 646157586121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,336 miles (+3,809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,336 miles
- Test number
- 885972243075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,527 miles (+3,928)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,527 miles
- Test number
- 978680795096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,599 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,599 miles
- Test number
- 107577694097
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass80,599 miles (+12,738)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 80,599 miles
- Test number
- 929207194081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,861 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 67,861 miles
- Test number
- 108239683404
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail67,861 miles (+22,359)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,861 miles
- Test number
- 219239583055
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass45,502 miles (+828)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 45,502 miles
- Test number
- 368160271257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,674 miles3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,674 miles
- Test number
- 415676841295
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteSPARE TYRE WORN TO BELOW LEGAL LIMIT.
Questions about T5 HCU
- Does T5 HCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HCU is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 HCU?
- The MOT on T5 HCU is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 HCU done?
- T5 HCU was recorded at 126,050 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,742 miles a year.
- Has T5 HCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 HCU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T5 HCU 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 HCU find?
- T5 HCU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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