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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 NHUMOT history

T5 NHU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
162,441 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 NHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 NHU was last recorded at 162,441 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 6,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,852 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,589 miles
Average per year
6,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,441 miles
  • 2025 – 155,852 miles
  • 2024 – 147,962 miles
  • 2023 – 142,803 miles
  • 2022 – 135,944 miles
  • 2021 – 127,802 miles
  • 2019 – 118,739 miles
  • 2018 – 109,567 miles
  • 2017 – 102,101 miles
  • 2016 – 96,374 miles
  • 2015 – 92,669 miles
  • 2014 – 85,928 miles
  • 2013 – 76,588 miles
  • 2012 – 67,272 miles
  • 2011 – 63,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,441 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,441 miles (+6,589)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    162,441 miles
    Test number
    222535704273
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,852 miles
    Test number
    897176719355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail155,852 miles (+7,890)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,852 miles
    Test number
    555152885260
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,962 miles
    Test number
    494307359116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,962 miles (+5,159)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,962 miles
    Test number
    447479606227
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,803 miles (+6,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,803 miles
    Test number
    138350727051
    • AdvisoryCentral box rusty

  7. Pass135,944 miles (+8,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,944 miles
    Test number
    641004408591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyers cracked

  8. Pass127,802 miles (+9,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,802 miles
    Test number
    442449064887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,739 miles
    Test number
    110971841273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,739 miles (+9,172)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,739 miles
    Test number
    540116255849
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass109,567 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,567 miles
    Test number
    328750692127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on limits on inner and outer dedges,o/s/r repaired on 1.5" limit
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEmissions 2.99

  12. Fail109,544 miles (+7,443)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,544 miles
    Test number
    242327592042
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on limits on inner and outer dedges,o/s/r repaired on 1.5" limit
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEmissions 2.99

  13. Pass102,101 miles (+5,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,101 miles
    Test number
    909735604966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass96,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,374 miles
    Test number
    199572882227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,374 miles (+3,705)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,374 miles
    Test number
    590812201918
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass92,669 miles (+6,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,669 miles
    Test number
    427306825076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass85,928 miles (+9,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,928 miles
    Test number
    697277014076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass76,588 miles (+9,316)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,588 miles
    Test number
    387641233087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,272 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,272 miles
    Test number
    108175842011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,702 miles
    Test number
    329014471126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 NHU

Does T5 NHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NHU is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 NHU?
The MOT on T5 NHU is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 NHU done?
T5 NHU was recorded at 162,441 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,664 miles a year.
Has T5 NHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 NHU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 NHU 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 NHU find?
T5 NHU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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