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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 KUOMOT history

T5 KUO is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
182,653 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 KUO
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
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 KUO was last recorded at 182,653 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 10,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,197 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,456 miles
Average per year
10,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,653 miles
  • 2024 – 172,197 miles
  • 2023 – 160,246 miles
  • 2022 – 148,462 miles
  • 2021 – 136,012 miles
  • 2020 – 123,692 miles
  • 2019 – 112,425 miles
  • 2018 – 103,562 miles
  • 2017 – 95,290 miles
  • 2016 – 86,282 miles
  • 2015 – 76,215 miles
  • 2014 – 64,086 miles
  • 2013 – 53,871 miles
  • 2012 – 43,801 miles
  • 2011 – 33,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,653 miles
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,653 miles (+10,456)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    182,653 miles
    Test number
    248448111023
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass172,197 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,197 miles
    Test number
    232842691164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail171,883 miles (+11,637)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,883 miles
    Test number
    551110984909
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass160,246 miles (+11,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    160,246 miles
    Test number
    385840835510
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,462 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,462 miles
    Test number
    977985795008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail148,279 miles (+12,267)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,279 miles
    Test number
    591356237436
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass136,012 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,012 miles
    Test number
    253363616627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,542 miles (+11,850)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,542 miles
    Test number
    542444131677
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,692 miles (+11,267)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,692 miles
    Test number
    468248646565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,425 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,425 miles
    Test number
    661882230822
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer supply hose leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Fail112,425 miles (+8,863)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,425 miles
    Test number
    817638974528
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  12. Pass103,562 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,562 miles
    Test number
    449282565690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  13. Fail103,554 miles1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    610835521593
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge ide wall
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  14. Fail103,554 miles (+8,264)3 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    131149802557
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge ide wall
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass95,290 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,290 miles
    Test number
    982705411232
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail95,290 miles (+9,008)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,290 miles
    Test number
    264965106601
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNear side front upper suspension bearing worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass86,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,282 miles
    Test number
    511619893058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,282 miles (+10,067)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,282 miles
    Test number
    367217039963
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass76,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    578383945161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper SUSPENSION TOP BEARING CREAKING WHEN CHECKED LOCK TO LOCK

  20. Fail76,215 miles (+12,129)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    879918568681
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Fail64,086 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    256958644245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass64,086 miles (+10,215)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    568788644233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,871 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,871 miles
    Test number
    959246643268
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteGROANING NOISE FROM STEERING WHEN CHECKED LOCK TO LOCK

  24. Fail53,854 miles (+10,053)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    365315043464
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteGROANING NOISE FROM STEERING WHEN CHECKED LOCK TO LOCK

  25. Pass43,801 miles (+9,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    409414442295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  26. Pass33,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    158613941240
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail33,850 miles1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    869883241223
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 KUO

Does T5 KUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 KUO expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 KUO?
The MOT on T5 KUO expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 KUO done?
T5 KUO was recorded at 182,653 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 10,595 miles a year.
Has T5 KUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 KUO has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 KUO 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 KUO find?
T5 KUO passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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