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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 NPCMOT history

T5 NPC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
194,955 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 NPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 NPC was last recorded at 194,955 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,945 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
9,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,955 miles
  • 2025 – 188,450 miles
  • 2024 – 182,481 miles
  • 2023 – 174,709 miles
  • 2022 – 165,598 miles
  • 2021 – 158,045 miles
  • 2020 – 150,668 miles
  • 2019 – 140,627 miles
  • 2018 – 128,016 miles
  • 2017 – 116,653 miles
  • 2016 – 106,495 miles
  • 2015 – 97,678 miles
  • 2014 – 85,373 miles
  • 2013 – 76,011 miles
  • 2012 – 67,007 miles
  • 2011 – 56,511 miles
  • 2010 – 47,273 miles
  • 2009 – 39,084 miles
  • 2008 – 29,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Number plate has Red backing to black carecters visible from side but not from front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Number plate has Red backing to black carecters visible from side but not from front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,955 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    194,955 miles
    Test number
    609997981262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail194,945 miles (+6,495)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,945 miles
    Test number
    868277990972
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone B (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass188,450 miles (+5,969)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    188,450 miles
    Test number
    308836347237
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate has Red backing to black carecters visible from side but not from front
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate has Red backing to black carecters visible from side but not from front
  4. Pass182,481 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    182,481 miles
    Test number
    452462442054
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate has Red backing to black carecters visible from side but not from front
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate has Red backing to black carecters visible from side but not from front
  5. Fail182,480 miles (+7,771)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,480 miles
    Test number
    616883323079
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate has Red backing to black carecters visible from side but not from front
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate has Red backing to black carecters visible from side but not from front
  6. Pass174,709 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    174,709 miles
    Test number
    875387796916
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail174,709 miles (+9,111)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,709 miles
    Test number
    237783410878
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass165,598 miles (+7,553)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,598 miles
    Test number
    434636075480
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass158,045 miles (+7,377)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    158,045 miles
    Test number
    572362163360
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass150,668 miles (+10,041)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,668 miles
    Test number
    870853518292
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  11. Pass140,627 miles (+12,611)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,627 miles
    Test number
    696900138637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,016 miles (+11,363)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,016 miles
    Test number
    923034635458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm is starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is displayed pads are not worn
    • AdvisoryNsf drive shaft inner and outer gaiters are twisted and perished
    • AdvisoryOsf osr nsr tyre valves are badly perished
  13. Pass116,653 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,653 miles
    Test number
    776211708649
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  14. Fail116,623 miles (+10,128)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,623 miles
    Test number
    488080015734
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  15. Pass106,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    422225678624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on, o/s/r not connected
  16. Fail106,495 miles (+8,817)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    781375776700
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror deteriorated, glass cracked
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on, o/s/r not connected
  17. Pass97,678 miles (+12,305)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,678 miles
    Test number
    188914613373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,373 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,373 miles
    Test number
    798166744259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake wear indicator wire broken
  19. Fail85,373 miles (+9,362)1 repaired9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,373 miles
    Test number
    818396244250
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake wear indicator wire broken
  20. Pass76,011 miles (+9,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,011 miles
    Test number
    786511943226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,007 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,007 miles
    Test number
    347165442484
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear of vehicle boarded out
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass67,007 miles (+10,496)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,007 miles
    Test number
    527195042221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear of vehicle boarded out
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Fail56,511 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,511 miles
    Test number
    396434741489
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass56,511 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,511 miles
    Test number
    856734441288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,273 miles (+8,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    591295540200
    • 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)
  26. Pass39,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,084 miles
    Test number
    422095749257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,084 miles (+9,477)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,084 miles
    Test number
    553484649206
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass29,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,607 miles
    Test number
    340225328249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 NPC

Does T5 NPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NPC is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 NPC?
The MOT on T5 NPC is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 NPC done?
T5 NPC was recorded at 194,955 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 9,151 miles a year.
Has T5 NPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 NPC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 NPC 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 NPC find?
T5 NPC passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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