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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 MDOMOT history

T5 MDO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 243,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
243,301 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MDO was last recorded at 243,301 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2018: 120,988 miles, lower than 175,674 miles on 12 Jul 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,301 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 243,301 miles
  • 2024 – 229,981 miles
  • 2023 – 216,659 miles
  • 2022 – 210,747 miles
  • 2021 – 207,629 miles
  • 2020 – 204,039 miles
  • 2019 – 195,347 miles
  • 2018 – 189,947 miles
  • 2017 – 175,674 miles
  • 2016 – 162,706 miles
  • 2015 – 149,355 miles
  • 2014 – 136,950 miles
  • 2013 – 125,637 miles
  • 2012 – 114,370 miles
  • 2011 – 104,689 miles
  • 2010 – 95,039 miles
  • 2009 – 86,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,301 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running under plastics covers (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,301 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    243,301 miles
    Test number
    298602938191
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running under plastics covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail243,301 miles (+13,320)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,301 miles
    Test number
    542079118373
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system due to excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running under plastics covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass229,981 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    229,981 miles
    Test number
    147817195306
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated

  4. Fail229,981 miles (+13,322)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,981 miles
    Test number
    134146558133
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated

  5. Pass216,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    216,659 miles
    Test number
    788239846328
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail216,651 miles (+5,904)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,651 miles
    Test number
    269315493947
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass210,747 miles (+3,118)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    210,747 miles
    Test number
    180054880884
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass207,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    207,629 miles
    Test number
    196707373403
    • 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))

  9. Fail207,625 miles (+3,586)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,625 miles
    Test number
    242115002821
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • 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))

  10. Pass204,039 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    204,039 miles
    Test number
    584108718604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail204,031 miles (+6)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,031 miles
    Test number
    432135577340
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail204,025 miles (+8,678)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,025 miles
    Test number
    778735966918
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass195,347 miles (+5,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    195,347 miles
    Test number
    191646366091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass189,947 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    189,947 miles
    Test number
    902070519036
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail120,988 miles (-54,686)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,988 miles
    Test number
    727767673886
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Average 2.96. Manufacturer limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass175,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    175,674 miles
    Test number
    485215783232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

  17. Fail175,674 miles (+12,968)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,674 miles
    Test number
    797841613541
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

  18. Pass162,706 miles (+13,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    162,706 miles
    Test number
    465305223897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail149,355 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,355 miles
    Test number
    268541205272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass149,355 miles (+12,405)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,355 miles
    Test number
    389861305474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass136,950 miles (+11,313)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,950 miles
    Test number
    277285994478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,637 miles (+11,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    125,637 miles
    Test number
    958173793129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass114,370 miles (+9,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,370 miles
    Test number
    515150902259
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than 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)

  24. Pass104,689 miles (+9,650)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,689 miles
    Test number
    529897101286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,039 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,039 miles
    Test number
    122985410260
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnable to fully check brakepipes due to obscured

  26. Fail95,038 miles (+8,486)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,038 miles
    Test number
    240935810251
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnable to fully check brakepipes due to obscured

  27. Pass86,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,552 miles
    Test number
    800358719250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 MDO

Does T5 MDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 MDO is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 MDO?
The MOT on T5 MDO is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 MDO done?
T5 MDO was recorded at 243,301 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 9,624 miles a year.
Has T5 MDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MDO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 MDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 MDO find?
T5 MDO passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running under plastics covers, and 4 more.

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