Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 NKLMOT history
T5 NKL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 206,852 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 206,852 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,705 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 NKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 NKL was last recorded at 206,852 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 1,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 205,116 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,736 miles
- Average per year
- 11,705 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 206,852 miles
- 2025 – 205,116 miles
- 2024 – 203,891 miles
- 2022 – 197,759 miles
- 2021 – 189,296 miles
- 2020 – 168,157 miles
- 2019 – 140,264 miles
- 2017 – 122,591 miles
- 2016 – 94,320 miles
- 2015 – 71,415 miles
- 2013 – 49,055 miles
- 2012 – 41,502 miles
- 2011 – 30,176 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,852 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Drivers seat in poor condition
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,852 miles (+1,736)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 206,852 miles
- Test number
- 436983602328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,116 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 205,116 miles
- Test number
- 968572494835
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail205,116 miles (+1,225)9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,116 miles
- Test number
- 738366303818
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass203,891 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 203,891 miles
- Test number
- 205013637405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail203,891 miles (+6,132)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,891 miles
- Test number
- 158839504955
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass197,759 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 197,759 miles
- Test number
- 287956278938
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryDriver's seat in poor condition
- AdvisoryO/s/r light cracked
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Fail197,755 miles (+8,459)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,755 miles
- Test number
- 136621176818
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryDriver's seat in poor condition
- AdvisoryO/s/r light cracked
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass189,296 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 189,296 miles
- Test number
- 868357255236
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat in poor condition
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box casing corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/r tail light damage
Fail189,296 miles (+21,139)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,296 miles
- Test number
- 322933136097
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat in poor condition
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box casing corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/r tail light damage
Pass168,157 miles (+27,893)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 168,157 miles
- Test number
- 382306171900
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust casing corroded and heat shield loose
Pass140,264 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 140,264 miles
- Test number
- 299295747383
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,264 miles (+17,673)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,264 miles
- Test number
- 517139840840
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,591 miles (+28,271)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 122,591 miles
- Test number
- 949638913459
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryO/S/R body has a dent
- AdvisoryOil slightly leak from sump.
Pass94,320 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 94,320 miles
- Test number
- 113588965615
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to the legal limit
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to the legal limit
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp unit damaged
- AdvisoryNsr brake light unit damaged
Fail94,320 miles (+22,905)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,320 miles
- Test number
- 871303203757
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to the legal limit
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to the legal limit
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp unit damaged
- AdvisoryNsr brake light unit damaged
Pass71,415 miles (+22,360)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 71,415 miles
- Test number
- 806482945187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,055 miles (+7,553)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 49,055 miles
- Test number
- 389815103370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,502 miles (+11,326)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 41,502 miles
- Test number
- 519101432279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 30,176 miles
- Test number
- 979814021126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,176 miles2 failures1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,176 miles
- Test number
- 177193621182
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Note*** ENGINE OIL LEVEL TOO LOW !!! ***
- Note*** SUSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS / DISCS WORN / REQUIRE ATTENTION ***
Questions about T5 NKL
- Does T5 NKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NKL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 NKL?
- The MOT on T5 NKL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 NKL done?
- T5 NKL was recorded at 206,852 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 11,705 miles a year.
- Has T5 NKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 NKL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 NKL 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 NKL find?
- T5 NKL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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