Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 KBUMOT history
T5 KBU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,345 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 94,345 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 KBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 17 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 KBU was last recorded at 94,345 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,171 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,174 miles
- Average per year
- 4,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,345 miles
- 2025 – 93,171 miles
- 2024 – 90,331 miles
- 2023 – 87,044 miles
- 2021 – 85,514 miles
- 2020 – 83,959 miles
- 2019 – 82,923 miles
- 2018 – 79,772 miles
- 2017 – 76,605 miles
- 2016 – 73,275 miles
- 2015 – 68,387 miles
- 2014 – 61,093 miles
- 2013 – 56,066 miles
- 2012 – 45,841 miles
- 2011 – 33,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,345 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,345 miles (+1,174)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 94,345 miles
- Test number
- 891071896520
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass93,171 miles (+2,840)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 93,171 miles
- Test number
- 572259838074
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass90,331 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 90,331 miles
- Test number
- 789239305525
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail90,331 miles (+3,287)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,331 miles
- Test number
- 872657526240
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass87,044 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 87,044 miles
- Test number
- 283996138623
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail87,044 miles (+1,530)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,044 miles
- Test number
- 564161121263
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass85,514 miles (+1,555)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 85,514 miles
- Test number
- 559538501629
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,959 miles (+1,036)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 83,959 miles
- Test number
- 288697167943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,923 miles (+3,151)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 82,923 miles
- Test number
- 470667025784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,772 miles (+3,167)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 79,772 miles
- Test number
- 183068547066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,605 miles (+3,330)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 76,605 miles
- Test number
- 640014671863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 73,275 miles
- Test number
- 667776645268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,275 miles (+4,888)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,275 miles
- Test number
- 538836025529
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Pass68,387 miles (+7,294)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 68,387 miles
- Test number
- 732797962042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,093 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,093 miles
- Test number
- 555766764232
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass61,093 miles (+5,027)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 61,093 miles
- Test number
- 838276364227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,066 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,066 miles
- Test number
- 325376863214
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass56,066 miles (+10,225)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 56,066 miles
- Test number
- 359186963491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,841 miles (+21)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 45,841 miles
- Test number
- 409468362280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront engine mount split
Fail45,820 miles (+12,265)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,820 miles
- Test number
- 816715162274
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront engine mount split
Pass33,555 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,555 miles
- Test number
- 716104361245
- 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)
- NoteOffside number plate lamp lens cracked
Questions about T5 KBU
- Does T5 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 KBU is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 KBU?
- The MOT on T5 KBU is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 KBU done?
- T5 KBU was recorded at 94,345 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
- Has T5 KBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 KBU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 KBU 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 KBU find?
- T5 KBU passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside front lower power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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