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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass126,050 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass126,050 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,050 miles
    Test number
    491129147671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,571 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,571 miles
    Test number
    907464411899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass95,684 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    710978840941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,058 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    646157586121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass84,527 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    978680795096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass80,599 miles (+12,738)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    929207194081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass45,502 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    368160271257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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