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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 HDCMOT history

T5 HDC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 216,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
216,236 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HDC was last recorded at 216,236 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,740 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
9,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,236 miles
  • 2025 – 207,793 miles
  • 2024 – 203,351 miles
  • 2023 – 200,379 miles
  • 2022 – 197,135 miles
  • 2020 – 193,191 miles
  • 2019 – 188,395 miles
  • 2018 – 184,406 miles
  • 2017 – 181,262 miles
  • 2016 – 177,126 miles
  • 2015 – 172,944 miles
  • 2014 – 161,106 miles
  • 2013 – 147,769 miles
  • 2012 – 140,311 miles
  • 2011 – 119,454 miles
  • 2010 – 87,643 miles
  • 2009 – 56,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,236 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside mirror outer casing damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front fog light not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,236 miles (+496)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    216,236 miles
    Test number
    974671592398
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror outer casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  2. Fail215,740 miles (+7,947)9 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,740 miles
    Test number
    701452013500
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side nearside (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror outer casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  3. Pass207,793 miles (+4,442)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    207,793 miles
    Test number
    583209971282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear reflectors replaced with light units combined with reflectors
    • AdvisoryYellow warning lamp on dash

  4. Pass203,351 miles (+2,972)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    203,351 miles
    Test number
    528958826955
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass200,379 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    200,379 miles
    Test number
    362720799173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail200,376 miles (+3,241)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,376 miles
    Test number
    843242801631
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass197,135 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    197,135 miles
    Test number
    968485247278
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  8. Fail197,135 miles (+3,944)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,135 miles
    Test number
    430609723259
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  9. Pass193,191 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    193,191 miles
    Test number
    156541099048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass188,395 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,395 miles
    Test number
    718855603513
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail188,395 miles (+3,989)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,395 miles
    Test number
    152181991386
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass184,406 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    184,406 miles
    Test number
    503087624940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass181,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    181,262 miles
    Test number
    352440794387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail181,262 miles (+4,136)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,262 miles
    Test number
    473948920956
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass177,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    177,126 miles
    Test number
    895319361665
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail177,126 miles (+4,182)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,126 miles
    Test number
    946093568200
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass172,944 miles (+58)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    172,944 miles
    Test number
    489815675155
    • NoteNo smoke on bet

  18. Fail172,886 miles (+11,780)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,886 miles
    Test number
    366823075161
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteNo smoke on bet

  19. Pass161,106 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    161,106 miles
    Test number
    389208574161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail161,033 miles (+13,264)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,033 miles
    Test number
    318556074126
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass147,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    147,769 miles
    Test number
    518278473179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail147,769 miles (+7,458)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,769 miles
    Test number
    586458173104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass140,311 miles (+20,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    140,311 miles
    Test number
    208436592122
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass119,454 miles (+31,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    196725811246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Fail87,643 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    594506180189
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass87,643 miles (+30,652)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    743046480172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,991 miles
    Test number
    882442559139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 HDC

Does T5 HDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HDC is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 HDC?
The MOT on T5 HDC is valid until 18 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 HDC done?
T5 HDC was recorded at 216,236 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 9,300 miles a year.
Has T5 HDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HDC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 HDC 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 HDC find?
T5 HDC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported, and 5 more.

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