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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 HSLMOT history

T5 HSL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,583 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HSL was last recorded at 102,583 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,523 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,060 miles
Average per year
4,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,583 miles
  • 2024 – 100,523 miles
  • 2023 – 98,463 miles
  • 2022 – 94,995 miles
  • 2021 – 90,979 miles
  • 2020 – 86,421 miles
  • 2019 – 80,347 miles
  • 2018 – 74,568 miles
  • 2017 – 68,784 miles
  • 2016 – 66,135 miles
  • 2015 – 61,489 miles
  • 2014 – 59,329 miles
  • 2013 – 51,456 miles
  • 2012 – 41,418 miles
  • 2011 – 38,471 miles
  • 2009 – 29,180 miles
  • 2008 – 24,052 miles
  • 2007 – 20,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,583 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,583 miles (+2,060)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,583 miles
    Test number
    289181569539
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    919891511646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,523 miles (+2,060)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    666292980220
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  4. Pass98,463 miles (+3,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,463 miles
    Test number
    623148455026
    • AdvisoryAfter market coil over springs fitted
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box in poor condition

  5. Pass94,995 miles (+4,016)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,995 miles
    Test number
    447122728601
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear of bumper not correctly located
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs replaced with aftermarket lowering springs
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

  6. Pass90,979 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,979 miles
    Test number
    456754588778
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components

  7. Fail90,968 miles (+4,547)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,968 miles
    Test number
    203703898509
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components

  8. Pass86,421 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,421 miles
    Test number
    539587525261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    234007456447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,347 miles (+5,779)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    969935063743
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,568 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,568 miles
    Test number
    871876364189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,490 miles (+5,706)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,490 miles
    Test number
    984014872344
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass68,784 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,784 miles
    Test number
    280520482298
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail68,737 miles (+2,602)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    673840617327
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass66,135 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,135 miles
    Test number
    517384813518
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cut in tread, no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail65,133 miles (+3,644)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,133 miles
    Test number
    615743808701
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cut in tread, no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass61,489 miles (+2,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,489 miles
    Test number
    521431863195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass59,329 miles (+7,873)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,329 miles
    Test number
    547559724303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil level close to min
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear bars

  19. Pass51,456 miles (+10,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    987257913384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,418 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,418 miles
    Test number
    919073832352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,471 miles (+4,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    445375051493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass33,485 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    199894601456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,180 miles (+5,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,180 miles
    Test number
    474517759399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass24,052 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,052 miles
    Test number
    523964348372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,917 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,917 miles
    Test number
    644725957391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,340 miles
    Test number
    863852807087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 HSL

Does T5 HSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HSL is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 HSL?
The MOT on T5 HSL is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 HSL done?
T5 HSL was recorded at 102,583 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,495 miles a year.
Has T5 HSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HSL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 HSL 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 HSL find?
T5 HSL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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