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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 NLUMOT history

T5 NLU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 225,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
225,079 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 NLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 NLU was last recorded at 225,079 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 4,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,966 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,113 miles
Average per year
9,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,079 miles
  • 2025 – 220,966 miles
  • 2024 – 216,922 miles
  • 2023 – 210,511 miles
  • 2022 – 204,021 miles
  • 2021 – 203,379 miles
  • 2020 – 202,430 miles
  • 2018 – 200,161 miles
  • 2017 – 189,656 miles
  • 2016 – 177,531 miles
  • 2015 – 165,829 miles
  • 2014 – 152,015 miles
  • 2013 – 132,518 miles
  • 2012 – 112,753 miles
  • 2011 – 95,131 miles
  • 2010 – 76,282 miles
  • 2009 – 62,129 miles
  • 2007 – 45,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,079 miles (+4,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    225,079 miles
    Test number
    235882625764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass220,966 miles (+4,044)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    220,966 miles
    Test number
    402458045646
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

  3. Pass216,922 miles (+6,411)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    216,922 miles
    Test number
    165508923931
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot deteriorated, minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass210,511 miles (+6,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    210,511 miles
    Test number
    509725957003
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to access testable items

  5. Pass204,021 miles (+642)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    204,021 miles
    Test number
    397785629321
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Minor leak of grease, Boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass203,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    203,379 miles
    Test number
    721707278876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail203,378 miles (+948)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,378 miles
    Test number
    212181142349
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass202,430 miles (+2,269)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    202,430 miles
    Test number
    135883814328
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Pass200,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    200,161 miles
    Test number
    207405824693
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail200,148 miles (+10,492)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,148 miles
    Test number
    313608423930
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass189,656 miles (+12,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    189,656 miles
    Test number
    212781448571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded

  12. Pass177,531 miles (+11,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    177,531 miles
    Test number
    233864115498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,829 miles (+13,814)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    165,829 miles
    Test number
    866755815090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,015 miles (+19,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    152,015 miles
    Test number
    117541214006
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass132,518 miles (+19,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    132,518 miles
    Test number
    787294613087
    • NoteMiddle and rear exhaust silencers slight deteriation

  16. Pass112,753 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,753 miles
    Test number
    768406312018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail112,748 miles (+17,617)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,748 miles
    Test number
    596383012056
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail95,131 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    395512211098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass95,131 miles (+18,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    597132511022
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail76,282 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,282 miles
    Test number
    143402610007
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteOs door mirror housing broken

  21. Pass76,282 miles (+14,153)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,282 miles
    Test number
    862202710059
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteOs door mirror housing broken

  22. Pass62,129 miles (+16,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    850660419069
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass45,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    351443867328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 NLU

Does T5 NLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NLU is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 NLU?
The MOT on T5 NLU is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 NLU done?
T5 NLU was recorded at 225,079 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 9,698 miles a year.
Has T5 NLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 NLU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 NLU 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 NLU find?
T5 NLU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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