Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T5 KWEMOT history
T5 KWE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 181,953 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 181,953 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,558 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 KWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 8 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 KWE was last recorded at 181,953 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Jun 2016: 128,605 miles, lower than 141,724 miles on 18 Jun 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 181,953 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,558 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,953 miles
- 2025 – 180,044 miles
- 2024 – 178,110 miles
- 2023 – 175,447 miles
- 2022 – 171,540 miles
- 2021 – 166,759 miles
- 2019 – 154,208 miles
- 2018 – 144,927 miles
- 2017 – 138,807 miles
- 2016 – 128,605 miles
- 2015 – 141,724 miles
- 2014 – 106,126 miles
- 2013 – 95,221 miles
- 2012 – 88,829 miles
- 2011 – 82,686 miles
- 2010 – 78,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,953 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not workingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentre silencer outer skin deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear brake back plate missing
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor6 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear shocker outer casing deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021
Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,953 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 181,953 miles
- Test number
- 883452494548
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre silencer outer skin deteriorated
Fail181,953 miles (+1,909)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,953 miles
- Test number
- 616286428593
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre silencer outer skin deteriorated
Pass180,044 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 180,044 miles
- Test number
- 626656654141
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker outer casing deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust middle silencer outer skin deteriorated
Fail180,043 miles (+1,933)5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,043 miles
- Test number
- 581608928593
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker outer casing deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust middle silencer outer skin deteriorated
Pass178,110 miles (+26)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 178,110 miles
- Test number
- 719131271480
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker outer casing deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside reverse lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryPresented as 2 seats including driver
Fail178,084 miles (+2,637)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,084 miles
- Test number
- 417274168224
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver (7.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker outer casing deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside reverse lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryPresented as 2 seats including driver
Pass175,447 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 175,447 miles
- Test number
- 161897977056
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms rusty both sides
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust silenser outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisorySide steps fitted
Fail175,446 miles (+3,906)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,446 miles
- Test number
- 700025016359
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms rusty both sides
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust silenser outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisorySide steps fitted
Pass171,540 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 171,540 miles
- Test number
- 909576872308
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate cover missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake reading low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle and rear silenser outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryNo reversing lights
- AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted and side bars
Fail171,540 miles (+4,781)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,540 miles
- Test number
- 590629438299
- MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate cover missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake reading low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle and rear silenser outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryNo reversing lights
- AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted and side bars
Pass166,759 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 166,759 miles
- Test number
- 397387844168
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryExhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated
Fail166,754 miles (+12,546)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,754 miles
- Test number
- 960250870975
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryExhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated
Pass154,208 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 154,208 miles
- Test number
- 762742767738
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated
Fail154,208 miles (+9,281)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,208 miles
- Test number
- 949528059577
- Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated
Pass144,927 miles (+6,120)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 144,927 miles
- Test number
- 244991594483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencer boxes outer skins detriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake as little reserve travel
Pass138,807 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 138,807 miles
- Test number
- 612004545489
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated
Fail138,806 miles (+10,201)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,806 miles
- Test number
- 763813814892
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated
Pass128,605 miles (-13,119)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 128,605 miles
- Test number
- 676383181511
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint rubber boot slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins deteriorated
Pass141,724 miles (+35,598)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 141,724 miles
- Test number
- 676089565165
- NoteExhaust front silencer box outer skin deteriorated
- NoteN/s/r brake back plate deteriorated
Pass106,126 miles (+10,905)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 106,126 miles
- Test number
- 126528394152
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outside edges
- NoteExhaust centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated
- NoteO/s/r brake back plate deteriorated
Pass95,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 95,221 miles
- Test number
- 797456983167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,221 miles (+6,392)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,221 miles
- Test number
- 927216783102
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass88,829 miles (+6,143)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 88,829 miles
- Test number
- 657243772131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,686 miles (+4,297)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 82,686 miles
- Test number
- 267013271166
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,389 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 78,389 miles
- Test number
- 934691460170
- NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
Questions about T5 KWE
- Does T5 KWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 KWE is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 KWE?
- The MOT on T5 KWE is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 KWE done?
- T5 KWE was recorded at 181,953 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,558 miles a year.
- Has T5 KWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 KWE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 KWE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 KWE find?
- T5 KWE passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake reading low, and 5 more.
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