Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T5 OBJMOT history
T5 OBJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 212,252 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 212,252 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,744 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 OBJ
- 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
- 29 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 OBJ was last recorded at 212,252 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 212,250 miles · 30 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 212,252 miles
- 2025 – 208,550 miles
- 2024 – 204,420 miles
- 2023 – 200,771 miles
- 2022 – 197,537 miles
- 2021 – 194,922 miles
- 2020 – 194,124 miles
- 2019 – 193,002 miles
- 2018 – 191,899 miles
- 2017 – 187,485 miles
- 2016 – 182,949 miles
- 2015 – 175,130 miles
- 2014 – 167,812 miles
- 2013 – 162,142 miles
- 2012 – 154,341 miles
- 2011 – 145,190 miles
- 2010 – 135,748 miles
- 2009 – 126,320 miles
- 2008 – 111,214 miles
- 2007 – 84,817 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass212,252 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Engine cover fitted
Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2021
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Central exhaust corroded and outer skin loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Exhaust mounting defective off cat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front undertray loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,252 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 212,252 miles
- Test number
- 755347084027
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail212,250 miles (+3,700)4 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,250 miles
- Test number
- 640870130386
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass208,550 miles (+4,130)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 208,550 miles
- Test number
- 212316603545
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and centre box outer skin
Pass204,420 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 204,420 miles
- Test number
- 769700383586
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin poor condition
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail204,420 miles (+3,649)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,420 miles
- Test number
- 803052922645
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin poor condition
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass200,771 miles (+51)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 200,771 miles
- Test number
- 687399093020
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded and outer skin loose
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective off cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront undertray loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail200,720 miles (+3,183)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,720 miles
- Test number
- 310029105678
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced poor beam patters on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded and outer skin loose
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective off cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront undertray loose
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass197,537 miles (+2,615)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 197,537 miles
- Test number
- 830314086625
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Pass194,922 miles (+43)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 194,922 miles
- Test number
- 336664775313
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Fail194,879 miles (+755)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,879 miles
- Test number
- 669143032080
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass194,124 miles (+1,122)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 194,124 miles
- Test number
- 578116949037
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass193,002 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 193,002 miles
- Test number
- 209826168215
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Fail193,000 miles (+1,101)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,000 miles
- Test number
- 513958419357
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass191,899 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 191,899 miles
- Test number
- 741581788722
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken
Fail191,897 miles (+4,412)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,897 miles
- Test number
- 476677310948
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken
Pass187,485 miles (+4,536)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 187,485 miles
- Test number
- 200611190422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,949 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 182,949 miles
- Test number
- 523284154242
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Fail182,909 miles (+7,779)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,909 miles
- Test number
- 766392217755
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass175,130 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 175,130 miles
- Test number
- 574566308798
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail175,130 miles (+7,318)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,130 miles
- Test number
- 745929532570
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass167,812 miles (+33)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 167,812 miles
- Test number
- 439366314371
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust heavily corroded in places
- NoteRear brake pads look low unable to inspect fully
Fail167,779 miles (+5,637)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,779 miles
- Test number
- 127762314353
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
- NoteExhaust heavily corroded in places.
- NoteHeavy engine oil leaks.
- NoteRear brake pads look low unable to view fully.
Pass162,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 162,142 miles
- Test number
- 665949813344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,142 miles (+7,801)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,142 miles
- Test number
- 196004313399
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition
Pass154,341 miles (+570)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 154,341 miles
- Test number
- 368816312341
- NoteNon standard number plates fitted
- NoteNon standard suspension fitted
- NoteSuspect oil leaks
Fail153,771 miles (+8,581)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,771 miles
- Test number
- 918667302350
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteDampness around steering rack
- NoteNon standard coil springs fitted
- NoteSuspect oil leaks
- NoteUnder trays fitted
Pass145,190 miles (+9,442)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 145,190 miles
- Test number
- 438018901369
- NoteDampness around o/s/r shocker absorber
- NoteNon standard coil springs fitted
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
- NoteTested wet
Pass135,748 miles (+9,428)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 135,748 miles
- Test number
- 723001710399
- 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)
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteFront tyres worn heavily on inner edge
Pass126,320 miles (+15,106)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 126,320 miles
- Test number
- 884690419320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,214 miles (+26,397)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 111,214 miles
- Test number
- 350603208391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,817 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 84,817 miles
- Test number
- 184083217307
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,813 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,813 miles
- Test number
- 661062717314
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T5 OBJ
- Does T5 OBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OBJ is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 OBJ?
- The MOT on T5 OBJ is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 OBJ done?
- T5 OBJ was recorded at 212,252 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,744 miles a year.
- Has T5 OBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 OBJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 OBJ 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 OBJ find?
- T5 OBJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.
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