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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 NREMOT history

T5 NRE is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
139,742 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 NRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 NRE was last recorded at 139,742 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2012: 69,865 miles, lower than 130,818 miles on 13 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,722 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,742 miles
  • 2025 – 132,649 miles
  • 2024 – 126,756 miles
  • 2023 – 121,958 miles
  • 2022 – 121,786 miles
  • 2021 – 113,729 miles
  • 2020 – 104,897 miles
  • 2019 – 102,885 miles
  • 2018 – 94,766 miles
  • 2017 – 91,141 miles
  • 2016 – 88,153 miles
  • 2014 – 81,445 miles
  • 2012 – 69,865 miles
  • 2011 – 130,818 miles
  • 2010 – 124,473 miles
  • 2009 – 86,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,742 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,742 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    139,742 miles
    Test number
    957739578958
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail139,722 miles (+7,073)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,722 miles
    Test number
    215381019334
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,649 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    132,649 miles
    Test number
    980996371602
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,615 miles (+5,859)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,615 miles
    Test number
    138875127084
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,756 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,756 miles
    Test number
    295051137122
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Fail126,730 miles (+4,772)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,730 miles
    Test number
    971299406032
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass121,958 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,958 miles
    Test number
    696025478337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail121,786 miles (+8,057)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,786 miles
    Test number
    395615904994
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,729 miles (+57)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    945386222560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,672 miles (+8,775)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,672 miles
    Test number
    698390148462
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,897 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,897 miles
    Test number
    687471605240
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail104,897 miles (+2,012)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,897 miles
    Test number
    843010203649
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,885 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,885 miles
    Test number
    517487834340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,113 miles (+4,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,113 miles
    Test number
    508968062077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass94,766 miles (+3,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,766 miles
    Test number
    407844393109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,141 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,141 miles
    Test number
    210728001238
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail91,063 miles (+2,910)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,063 miles
    Test number
    943106747087
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate x2 (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass88,153 miles (+6,708)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,153 miles
    Test number
    480787782292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lights dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass81,445 miles (+9,535)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,445 miles
    Test number
    325956544382
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake application uneven
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition

  20. Pass71,910 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    295488304027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,865 miles (-60,953)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,865 miles
    Test number
    468671422347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass130,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    130,818 miles
    Test number
    299484661159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail130,818 miles (+6,345)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,818 miles
    Test number
    287809551441
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail124,473 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    333780280172
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass124,473 miles (+38,394)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    681370780167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    152197179141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 NRE

Does T5 NRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NRE is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 NRE?
The MOT on T5 NRE 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 NRE done?
T5 NRE was recorded at 139,742 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 3,167 miles a year.
Has T5 NRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 NRE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 NRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 NRE find?
T5 NRE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all.

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