Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc
T5 KOWMOT history
T5 KOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 252,143 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 252,143 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 KOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 KOW was last recorded at 252,143 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 4,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 247,827 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,316 miles
- Average per year
- 8,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 252,143 miles
- 2025 – 247,827 miles
- 2024 – 241,667 miles
- 2023 – 233,682 miles
- 2022 – 229,191 miles
- 2021 – 224,480 miles
- 2020 – 216,615 miles
- 2019 – 205,915 miles
- 2018 – 193,667 miles
- 2017 – 180,198 miles
- 2016 – 165,792 miles
- 2015 – 148,742 miles
- 2014 – 145,091 miles
- 2013 – 137,228 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass252,143 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear chassis
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
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.
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass252,143 miles (+4,316)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 252,143 miles
- Test number
- 560562315616
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear chassis
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass247,827 miles (+6,160)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 247,827 miles
- Test number
- 960900798413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass241,667 miles (+7,985)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 241,667 miles
- Test number
- 379946991049
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNsr sill slightly damaged
Pass233,682 miles (+4,491)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 233,682 miles
- Test number
- 340119003038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass229,191 miles (+4,711)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 229,191 miles
- Test number
- 528175652610
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass224,480 miles (+7,865)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 224,480 miles
- Test number
- 575001092966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,615 miles (+10,700)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 216,615 miles
- Test number
- 964583959862
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass205,915 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 205,915 miles
- Test number
- 326418656436
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail205,913 miles (+12,246)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,913 miles
- Test number
- 125485303993
- 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))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass193,667 miles (+13,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 193,667 miles
- Test number
- 628372542692
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass180,198 miles (+14,406)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 180,198 miles
- Test number
- 496826080162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,792 miles (+17,050)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 165,792 miles
- Test number
- 898142714552
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass148,742 miles (+3,651)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 148,742 miles
- Test number
- 889560615154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,091 miles (+7,863)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 145,091 miles
- Test number
- 275680124142
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass137,228 miles (+8)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 137,228 miles
- Test number
- 415855673037
- NoteDiesel warning lamp illuminated on dash
- NoteEngine management lamp illuminated on dash
Fail137,220 miles1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,220 miles
- Test number
- 698034173069
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- NoteDiesel warning lamp illuminated on dash
- NoteEngine management lamp illuminated on dash
Questions about T5 KOW
- Does T5 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 KOW is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 KOW?
- The MOT on T5 KOW is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 KOW done?
- T5 KOW was recorded at 252,143 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 8,549 miles a year.
- Has T5 KOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 KOW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on T5 KOW 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 KOW find?
- T5 KOW passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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