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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 MLXMOT history

T5 MLX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 232,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
232,061 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MLX was last recorded at 232,061 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,655 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,406 miles
Average per year
5,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,061 miles
  • 2025 – 229,655 miles
  • 2024 – 229,354 miles
  • 2023 – 226,608 miles
  • 2022 – 222,432 miles
  • 2021 – 219,275 miles
  • 2019 – 217,982 miles
  • 2018 – 212,618 miles
  • 2017 – 208,924 miles
  • 2016 – 202,320 miles
  • 2015 – 194,564 miles
  • 2014 – 187,326 miles
  • 2013 – 179,268 miles
  • 2012 – 173,190 miles
  • 2011 – 164,513 miles
  • 2010 – 151,900 miles
  • 2009 – 147,007 miles
  • 2008 – 126,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,061 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside and on various parts

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.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,061 miles (+2,406)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    232,061 miles
    Test number
    356994710918
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside and on various parts

  2. Pass229,655 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    229,655 miles
    Test number
    307010410462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass229,354 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    229,354 miles
    Test number
    833436163171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass226,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    226,608 miles
    Test number
    635714570691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail226,608 miles (+4,176)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,608 miles
    Test number
    873202396020
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed not communicating with eobd (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass222,432 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    222,432 miles
    Test number
    315885229544
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail222,431 miles (+3,156)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,431 miles
    Test number
    734076431412
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass219,275 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    219,275 miles
    Test number
    686613581651
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail219,275 miles (+1,293)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,275 miles
    Test number
    737270640134
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass217,982 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    217,982 miles
    Test number
    309671793683
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail217,982 miles (+301)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,982 miles
    Test number
    574276111695
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail217,681 miles (+5,063)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,681 miles
    Test number
    217457115993
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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))

  13. Pass212,618 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    212,618 miles
    Test number
    134133933998
    • AdvisoryCenter Section Peeling
    • AdvisoryN/S/F CV Boot Clip Insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail212,604 miles (+3,680)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,604 miles
    Test number
    761222945910
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCenter Section Peeling
    • AdvisoryN/S/F CV Boot Clip Insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass208,924 miles (+6,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    208,924 miles
    Test number
    710576659305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip. (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass202,320 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    202,320 miles
    Test number
    440606160528
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to off side rear flexi hose is corroded and close to a failure
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount is insecure as bolts have fallen out
    • AdvisoryFront wishbones rear bushes are weak
    • AdvisoryScreen is chipped and cracked

  17. Fail202,320 miles (+7,756)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,320 miles
    Test number
    879054137691
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to off side rear flexi hose is corroded and close to a failure
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount is insecure as bolts have fallen out
    • AdvisoryFront wishbones rear bushes are weak
    • AdvisoryScreen is chipped and cracked

  18. Pass194,564 miles (+7,238)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    194,564 miles
    Test number
    937178825109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust is slightly corroded

  19. Pass187,326 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    187,326 miles
    Test number
    846887084083
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail187,326 miles (+8,058)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,326 miles
    Test number
    346997884026
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass179,268 miles (+6,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    179,268 miles
    Test number
    615187883001
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass173,190 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    173,190 miles
    Test number
    938648262006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake disc's very badly pitted and corroded

  23. Fail173,190 miles (+8,677)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,190 miles
    Test number
    536038762048
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake disc's very badly pitted and corroded

  24. Pass164,513 miles (+12,613)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    164,513 miles
    Test number
    107029961470
    • NoteCentre box outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  25. Pass151,900 miles (+4,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    151,900 miles
    Test number
    810178270039
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass147,007 miles (+20,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    147,007 miles
    Test number
    443786379087
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass126,502 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    273457238009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail125,471 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,471 miles
    Test number
    242628228057
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T5 MLX

Does T5 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 MLX is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 MLX?
The MOT on T5 MLX is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 MLX done?
T5 MLX was recorded at 232,061 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,749 miles a year.
Has T5 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MLX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 MLX 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 MLX find?
T5 MLX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips; corrosion underside and on various parts.

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