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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 KPUMOT history

T5 KPU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,378 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 KPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 KPU was last recorded at 142,378 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 6,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2023: 127,000 miles, lower than 299,145 miles on 29 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,589 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,789 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,378 miles
  • 2025 – 135,589 miles
  • 2024 – 130,865 miles
  • 2023 – 127,000 miles
  • 2021 – 299,145 miles
  • 2020 – 298,881 miles
  • 2019 – 294,066 miles
  • 2018 – 285,401 miles
  • 2017 – 278,455 miles
  • 2016 – 273,485 miles
  • 2015 – 269,546 miles
  • 2014 – 254,932 miles
  • 2013 – 251,292 miles
  • 2012 – 203,934 miles
  • 2011 – 152,369 miles
  • 2010 – 141,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,378 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryCover fitted

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.

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,378 miles (+6,789)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,378 miles
    Test number
    970972198349
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCover fitted

  2. Pass135,589 miles (+4,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,589 miles
    Test number
    843028329720
    • AdvisoryCentral Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  3. Pass130,865 miles (+3,865)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,865 miles
    Test number
    835039385691
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  4. Pass127,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,000 miles
    Test number
    753968589231
    • AdvisoryCenter stop light not working

  5. Fail127,000 miles (-172,145)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,000 miles
    Test number
    675237864589
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCenter stop light not working

  6. Pass299,145 miles (+264)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    299,145 miles
    Test number
    333884049099
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody surface corrosion

  7. Pass298,881 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    298,881 miles
    Test number
    775353981844
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail298,881 miles (+4,815)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,881 miles
    Test number
    211645742703
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar coupling indicator not working (6.1.6 (e))

  9. Pass294,066 miles (+8,665)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    294,066 miles
    Test number
    149276596797
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row. casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass285,401 miles (+6,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    285,401 miles
    Test number
    205577651321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged COVER (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass278,455 miles (+4,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    278,455 miles
    Test number
    539497690244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper

  12. Pass273,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    273,485 miles
    Test number
    746722832319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail273,485 miles (+3,939)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,485 miles
    Test number
    768664700578
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass269,546 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    269,546 miles
    Test number
    588108095033
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail269,545 miles (+14,613)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,545 miles
    Test number
    125388095016
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass254,932 miles (+3,640)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    254,932 miles
    Test number
    579870404198
    • Note** nearside front lower leading arm bush play and trailing bush splitting **
    • Note** offside front antiroll bar link gaitor deteriorating **
    • NoteFront antiroll bar mounting bushes play

  17. Pass251,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    251,292 miles
    Test number
    725222233370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail251,289 miles (+32,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,289 miles
    Test number
    327902133309
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass218,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    218,631 miles
    Test number
    565272793075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail218,629 miles (+14,695)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,629 miles
    Test number
    408692493018
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass203,934 miles (+18,317)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    203,934 miles
    Test number
    799289672214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass185,617 miles (+33,248)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    185,617 miles
    Test number
    587360692019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass152,369 miles (+10,421)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    152,369 miles
    Test number
    227385981018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass141,948 miles (+34,879)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    141,948 miles
    Test number
    161048620334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass107,069 miles (+8,084)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,069 miles
    Test number
    522436290023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    144337220026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 KPU

Does T5 KPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 KPU is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 KPU?
The MOT on T5 KPU is valid until 24 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 KPU done?
T5 KPU was recorded at 142,378 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has T5 KPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 KPU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 KPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 KPU find?
T5 KPU passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; cover fitted.

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