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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 MHEMOT history

T5 MHE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,643 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MHE was last recorded at 170,643 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,175 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,468 miles
Average per year
4,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,643 miles
  • 2025 – 166,175 miles
  • 2024 – 162,480 miles
  • 2023 – 157,966 miles
  • 2022 – 152,482 miles
  • 2021 – 148,913 miles
  • 2020 – 146,222 miles
  • 2019 – 142,178 miles
  • 2018 – 138,273 miles
  • 2017 – 133,397 miles
  • 2016 – 126,190 miles
  • 2015 – 121,621 miles
  • 2014 – 117,109 miles
  • 2013 – 114,097 miles
  • 2012 – 111,451 miles
  • 2011 – 109,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,643 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty

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.

  • Centre exhaust box slightly corroded/deteriorating . ( outer skin )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front headlamp slightly loose/insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside front inter cooler hose connections.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,643 miles (+4,468)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,643 miles
    Test number
    509021203455
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty

  2. Pass166,175 miles (+3,695)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    166,175 miles
    Test number
    976809951529
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant on min mark
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded

  3. Pass162,480 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,480 miles
    Test number
    417317918117
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box slightly corroded/deteriorating . ( outer skin )
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp slightly loose/insecure.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearside front inter cooler hose connections. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,457 miles (+4,491)2 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,457 miles
    Test number
    210604383885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box slightly corroded/deteriorating . ( outer skin )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp slightly loose/insecure.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearside front inter cooler hose connections. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,966 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,966 miles
    Test number
    813978421016
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both wiper's slightly smearing on screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box slightly cored

  6. Fail157,966 miles (+5,484)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,966 miles
    Test number
    437731355299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both wiper's slightly smearing on screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box slightly cored

  7. Pass152,482 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,482 miles
    Test number
    864348744286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,913 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,913 miles
    Test number
    669849286622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,222 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,222 miles
    Test number
    339885984106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,178 miles (+3,905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    142,178 miles
    Test number
    351711610740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass138,273 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,273 miles
    Test number
    757966302555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,397 miles
    Test number
    545382044643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,397 miles (+7,207)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,397 miles
    Test number
    573977853833
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass126,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,190 miles
    Test number
    134863117749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,190 miles (+4,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,190 miles
    Test number
    678187938715
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  16. Pass121,621 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    466751635113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,109 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,109 miles
    Test number
    508607024112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,097 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,097 miles
    Test number
    365817123145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,451 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,451 miles
    Test number
    929052652156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,218 miles
    Test number
    199708881124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 MHE

Does T5 MHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 MHE is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 MHE?
The MOT on T5 MHE 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 MHE done?
T5 MHE was recorded at 170,643 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,201 miles a year.
Has T5 MHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MHE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 MHE 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 MHE find?
T5 MHE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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