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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 HWMMOT history

T5 HWM is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,478 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HWM was last recorded at 120,478 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 4,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,778 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,700 miles
Average per year
4,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,478 miles
  • 2025 – 115,778 miles
  • 2024 – 113,983 miles
  • 2023 – 107,444 miles
  • 2021 – 98,740 miles
  • 2020 – 92,473 miles
  • 2019 – 89,620 miles
  • 2018 – 86,569 miles
  • 2017 – 83,284 miles
  • 2016 – 79,798 miles
  • 2015 – 75,238 miles
  • 2014 – 69,500 miles
  • 2013 – 64,974 miles
  • 2011 – 54,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,478 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/20 both rear tyres on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,478 miles (+4,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,478 miles
    Test number
    440525541480
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/20 both rear tyres on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,778 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,778 miles
    Test number
    975782091161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail115,777 miles (+1,794)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,777 miles
    Test number
    405240958407
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,983 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,983 miles
    Test number
    595312311633
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail113,981 miles (+6,537)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,981 miles
    Test number
    195589898332
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,444 miles (+253)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    356502025790
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,191 miles (+8,451)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,191 miles
    Test number
    181257014229
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    243016200242
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail98,740 miles (+6,267)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    308172136704
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    553173824334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail92,472 miles (+2,852)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,472 miles
    Test number
    743575978687
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,620 miles (+3,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    742679183906
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  13. Pass86,569 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,569 miles
    Test number
    199663221551
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Fail86,560 miles (+3,276)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    914867122330
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass83,284 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    390621632839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,248 miles (+3,450)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,248 miles
    Test number
    988857126378
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and perished
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and perished
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing clip/spring (3.5.1j)

  17. Pass79,798 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,798 miles
    Test number
    119916562479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,238 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,238 miles
    Test number
    135068805118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,225 miles (+5,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,225 miles
    Test number
    309377305102
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass69,500 miles (+21)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    976934314169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail69,479 miles (+4,505)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    305723814159
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass64,974 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    195711373081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,848 miles (+10,334)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,848 miles
    Test number
    179884363029
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass54,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,514 miles
    Test number
    978383161394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 HWM

Does T5 HWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HWM is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 HWM?
The MOT on T5 HWM is valid until 28 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 HWM done?
T5 HWM was recorded at 120,478 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,524 miles a year.
Has T5 HWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HWM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 HWM 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 HWM find?
T5 HWM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/20 both rear tyres on 3 mm tread depth.

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