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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T5 KNLMOT history

T5 KNL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
176,039 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 KNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 KNL was last recorded at 176,039 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,731 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,308 miles
Average per year
6,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,039 miles
  • 2025 – 173,731 miles
  • 2024 – 171,404 miles
  • 2023 – 167,470 miles
  • 2021 – 162,297 miles
  • 2020 – 155,988 miles
  • 2019 – 151,830 miles
  • 2018 – 148,832 miles
  • 2017 – 139,778 miles
  • 2016 – 128,844 miles
  • 2015 – 114,023 miles
  • 2014 – 110,503 miles
  • 2011 – 97,922 miles
  • 2010 – 85,236 miles
  • 2009 – 80,085 miles
  • 2008 – 73,386 miles
  • 2007 – 70,703 miles
  • 2006 – 50,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust corroded along its length

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,039 miles (+2,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    176,039 miles
    Test number
    430545232930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass173,731 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    173,731 miles
    Test number
    937128602134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail173,730 miles (+2,326)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,730 miles
    Test number
    730340328165
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass171,404 miles (+3,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,404 miles
    Test number
    140664291012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass167,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,470 miles
    Test number
    586560535373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail167,470 miles (+5,173)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,470 miles
    Test number
    771351551511
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,297 miles
    Test number
    524567690875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,297 miles (+6,309)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,297 miles
    Test number
    425259482047
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass155,988 miles (+4,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    155,988 miles
    Test number
    648787859462
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass151,830 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,830 miles
    Test number
    474861142508
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded along its length

  11. Fail151,826 miles (+2,994)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,826 miles
    Test number
    599471871553
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded along its length

  12. Pass148,832 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,832 miles
    Test number
    300539982269
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in near side front drop link

  13. Fail148,832 miles (+9,054)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,832 miles
    Test number
    240084738305
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in near side front drop link

  14. Pass139,778 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,778 miles
    Test number
    204314584427
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar saddle bushes worn

  15. Fail139,778 miles (+10,934)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,778 miles
    Test number
    200393329322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar saddle bushes worn

  16. Pass128,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,844 miles
    Test number
    802485187748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail128,844 miles (+14,821)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,844 miles
    Test number
    951176253407
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass114,023 miles (+3,520)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,023 miles
    Test number
    678384015134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass110,503 miles (+12,581)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,503 miles
    Test number
    627781444142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking gases
    • NoteCoolant level low

  20. Pass97,922 miles (+12,686)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,922 miles
    Test number
    196400541394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,236 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    85,236 miles
    Test number
    180371840361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,259 miles (+2,174)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,259 miles
    Test number
    882358300065
    • NoteNOTE plastic covers fitted
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low?

  23. Pass80,085 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,085 miles
    Test number
    184566409454
    • NoteNOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing low?
    • NoteRear inner brake pads wearing low?
    • NoteSlight wear/rust on rear brake discs

  24. Fail80,085 miles (+6,699)2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,085 miles
    Test number
    384586609005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing low?
    • NoteRear inner brake pads wearing low?
    • NoteSlight wear/rust on rear brake discs

  25. Pass73,386 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    100758508413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,703 miles (+20,577)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,703 miles
    Test number
    491147527356
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass50,126 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,126 miles
    Test number
    264059096249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T5 KNL

Does T5 KNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 KNL is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 KNL?
The MOT on T5 KNL is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 KNL done?
T5 KNL was recorded at 176,039 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,527 miles a year.
Has T5 KNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 KNL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 KNL 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 KNL find?
T5 KNL passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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