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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 NVUMOT history

T5 NVU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 274,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
274,865 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 NVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 NVU was last recorded at 274,865 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2018: 204,243 miles, lower than 240,221 miles on 4 Dec 2018.

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
274,277 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
588 miles
Average per year
7,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 274,865 miles
  • 2025 – 274,277 miles
  • 2024 – 269,096 miles
  • 2022 – 261,925 miles
  • 2021 – 255,786 miles
  • 2020 – 250,340 miles
  • 2019 – 245,823 miles
  • 2018 – 204,243 miles
  • 2017 – 234,589 miles
  • 2016 – 227,886 miles
  • 2015 – 222,347 miles
  • 2014 – 213,529 miles
  • 2013 – 206,186 miles
  • 2012 – 198,835 miles
  • 2011 – 188,732 miles
  • 2010 – 178,071 miles
  • 2009 – 168,394 miles
  • 2008 – 153,199 miles
  • 2007 – 128,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,865 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe to rack

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,865 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    274,865 miles
    Test number
    302629058780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass274,277 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    274,277 miles
    Test number
    187028677255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass269,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    269,096 miles
    Test number
    279184413858
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty

  4. Fail269,096 miles (+169)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,096 miles
    Test number
    810181496242
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative cailper (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty

  5. Fail268,927 miles (+7,002)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,927 miles
    Test number
    210183883927
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn near side front lower arm front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxes outer casings rusting away
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms rusting in some areas

  6. Pass261,925 miles (+154)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    261,925 miles
    Test number
    882739405695
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail261,771 miles (+5,985)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,771 miles
    Test number
    269156979417
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass255,786 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    255,786 miles
    Test number
    435203279586
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail255,786 miles (+5,446)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,786 miles
    Test number
    902635287754
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass250,340 miles (+4,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    250,340 miles
    Test number
    938585759221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside of steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  11. Pass245,823 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    245,823 miles
    Test number
    903622545879
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, only last 2 inches visible, rest of pipe covered by plastic shields (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, only last 2 inches visible, rest of pipe covered by plastic shields (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail245,805 miles (+41,562)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,805 miles
    Test number
    999774394915
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, only last 2 inches visible, rest of pipe covered by plastic shields (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, only last 2 inches visible, rest of pipe covered by plastic shields (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass204,243 miles (-35,978)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    204,243 miles
    Test number
    804944144077
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Fail240,221 miles (+5,632)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,221 miles
    Test number
    526164888341
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Pass234,589 miles (+6,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    234,589 miles
    Test number
    825857940347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass227,886 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    227,886 miles
    Test number
    107779642032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass222,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    222,347 miles
    Test number
    395180769512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail222,347 miles (+8,818)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,347 miles
    Test number
    938155099638
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass213,529 miles (+47)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    213,529 miles
    Test number
    988319234351
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  20. Fail213,482 miles (+7,296)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,482 miles
    Test number
    918737734344
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  21. Fail206,186 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,186 miles
    Test number
    419489733332
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass206,186 miles (+7,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    206,186 miles
    Test number
    575479833311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass198,835 miles (+10,103)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    198,835 miles
    Test number
    838874432359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteExhaust centre section outter casing starting to break away

  24. Fail188,732 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,732 miles
    Test number
    245078921356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass188,732 miles (+10,661)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    188,732 miles
    Test number
    569138021320
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass178,071 miles (+9,677)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    178,071 miles
    Test number
    992956320236
    • NoteEngine rattle sounds like timing chain
    • NoteExhaust silencer starting to corrode centre section

  27. Pass168,394 miles (+15,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    168,394 miles
    Test number
    490430329257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass153,199 miles (+24,709)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    153,199 miles
    Test number
    794913438295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass128,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    422476027282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 NVU

Does T5 NVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NVU is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 NVU?
The MOT on T5 NVU is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 NVU done?
T5 NVU was recorded at 274,865 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 7,710 miles a year.
Has T5 NVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 NVU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 NVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 NVU find?
T5 NVU passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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