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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,895 cc

T5 NWEMOT history

T5 NWE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,209 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 NWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 NWE was last recorded at 155,209 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,196 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,209 miles
  • 2025 – 154,177 miles
  • 2024 – 153,961 miles
  • 2022 – 153,219 miles
  • 2021 – 150,965 miles
  • 2020 – 149,923 miles
  • 2019 – 145,927 miles
  • 2018 – 143,220 miles
  • 2017 – 138,814 miles
  • 2016 – 130,217 miles
  • 2015 – 129,552 miles
  • 2014 – 125,493 miles
  • 2012 – 121,809 miles
  • 2011 – 118,828 miles
  • 2010 – 115,669 miles
  • 2009 – 104,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,209 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside, repaired. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNear panel around both rear wheel arch corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside mirror loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,209 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,209 miles
    Test number
    230127608010
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside, repaired. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear panel around both rear wheel arch corroded

  2. Fail155,196 miles (+1,019)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,196 miles
    Test number
    367219881528
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside/offside inners sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear panel around both rear wheel arch corroded

  3. Pass154,177 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,177 miles
    Test number
    279707313904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass153,961 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,961 miles
    Test number
    978718066644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,219 miles (+2,254)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,219 miles
    Test number
    788429660723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material befor flexi pipe to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted both sides of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted outside face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted both sides of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak round engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,965 miles (+1,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,965 miles
    Test number
    739748262334
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass149,923 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,923 miles
    Test number
    638607524256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,927 miles (+2,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,927 miles
    Test number
    621472290924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass143,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    143,220 miles
    Test number
    187562685927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail143,220 miles (+4,406)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,220 miles
    Test number
    953133553214
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint under reservior (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass138,814 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,814 miles
    Test number
    468837657114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror loose

  12. Fail138,800 miles (+8,583)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,800 miles
    Test number
    537471080711
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror loose

  13. Pass130,217 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    130,217 miles
    Test number
    699497756994
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted, corroded and scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted, corroded and scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspect slight play in inner steering rack joints (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail130,217 miles (+665)2 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,217 miles
    Test number
    985232782679
    • Repaired at testOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror casing damaged (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted, corroded and scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted, corroded and scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspect slight play in inner steering rack joints (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass129,552 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    129,552 miles
    Test number
    577124655044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail129,552 miles (+4,059)1 dangerous5 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,552 miles
    Test number
    677284155070
    • DangerousBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass125,493 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,493 miles
    Test number
    145862124463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail125,493 miles (+3,684)1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,493 miles
    Test number
    996962824063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass121,809 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    121,809 miles
    Test number
    676619242357
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail121,808 miles (+2,980)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,808 miles
    Test number
    687767542378
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass118,828 miles6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    118,828 miles
    Test number
    518377001310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront wimdscreen chipped
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  22. Fail118,827 miles (+3,158)3 failures6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,827 miles
    Test number
    117947901391
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront wimdscreen chipped
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  23. Pass115,669 miles (+11,413)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    115,669 miles
    Test number
    731573990299
    • NoteExhaust noted rusty
    • NoteFront brake discs noted worn
    • NoteR/o/s tyre badly perished on outer wall
    • NoteRear brake discs noted corroded on inner and outer edges
    • NoteSpare tyre noted flat

  24. Pass104,256 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,256 miles
    Test number
    673653779270
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront disc worn
    • NoteSpare flat
    • NoteSteering rack worn

Questions about T5 NWE

Does T5 NWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NWE is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 NWE?
The MOT on T5 NWE is valid until 26 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 NWE done?
T5 NWE was recorded at 155,209 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
Has T5 NWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 NWE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 NWE 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 NWE find?
T5 NWE passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside, repaired.; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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