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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 NUOMOT history

T5 NUO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 232,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
232,705 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 NUO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 NUO was last recorded at 232,705 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,937 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,768 miles
Average per year
11,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 232,705 miles
  • 2024 – 230,937 miles
  • 2023 – 227,198 miles
  • 2022 – 223,841 miles
  • 2021 – 214,743 miles
  • 2020 – 198,333 miles
  • 2019 – 196,658 miles
  • 2018 – 183,034 miles
  • 2017 – 165,997 miles
  • 2016 – 151,241 miles
  • 2015 – 135,007 miles
  • 2013 – 112,876 miles
  • 2012 – 96,027 miles
  • 2011 – 71,273 miles
  • 2010 – 59,254 miles
  • 2009 – 42,471 miles
  • 2008 – 32,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,705 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in offside steering tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear pads look low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,705 miles (+1,768)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    232,705 miles
    Test number
    440439099213
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass230,937 miles (+3,739)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    230,937 miles
    Test number
    391932519240
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass227,198 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    227,198 miles
    Test number
    900714313754
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail227,195 miles (+3,354)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,195 miles
    Test number
    243297580327
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.8 plated limit (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubbing on anti roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass223,841 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    223,841 miles
    Test number
    766930164752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail223,841 miles (+9,098)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,841 miles
    Test number
    109433715984
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hang from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass214,743 miles (+16,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    214,743 miles
    Test number
    849249850667
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car . covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides . rear innner pads low

  8. Pass198,333 miles (+1,675)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    198,333 miles
    Test number
    193494702098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills both sides innner and outer sills
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to to the car

  9. Pass196,658 miles (+13,624)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    196,658 miles
    Test number
    632984373883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass183,034 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    183,034 miles
    Test number
    590728116937
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering tie rod
    • AdvisoryRear pads look low

  11. Fail183,034 miles (+17,037)6 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,034 miles
    Test number
    571699823389
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering tie rod
    • AdvisoryRear pads look low
    • AdvisoryTYRE SIZE 205-65-16C

  12. Pass165,997 miles (+14,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    165,997 miles
    Test number
    258777286895
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D shaped rubbers (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  13. Pass151,241 miles (+16,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,241 miles
    Test number
    243052312585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  14. Pass135,007 miles (+22,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    135,007 miles
    Test number
    377768975032
    • NoteExhaust rear box rusty

  15. Pass112,876 miles (+16,849)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    112,876 miles
    Test number
    375628733321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,027 miles
    Test number
    128675152320
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail96,027 miles (+24,754)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,027 miles
    Test number
    855654552300
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass71,273 miles (+12,019)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,273 miles
    Test number
    215782421303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,254 miles (+16,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,254 miles
    Test number
    924286630338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,471 miles (+9,843)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,471 miles
    Test number
    674556359176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,628 miles
    Test number
    831844658139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 NUO

Does T5 NUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NUO is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 NUO?
The MOT on T5 NUO is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 NUO done?
T5 NUO was recorded at 232,705 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 11,417 miles a year.
Has T5 NUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 NUO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 NUO 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 NUO find?
T5 NUO passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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