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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T5 OBUMOT history

T5 OBU is a white and blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,078 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OBU was last recorded at 163,078 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,818 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,260 miles
Average per year
9,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,078 miles
  • 2024 – 161,818 miles
  • 2023 – 159,267 miles
  • 2021 – 155,589 miles
  • 2020 – 152,565 miles
  • 2019 – 150,210 miles
  • 2018 – 144,748 miles
  • 2017 – 140,403 miles
  • 2016 – 136,038 miles
  • 2015 – 127,832 miles
  • 2014 – 122,316 miles
  • 2013 – 118,661 miles
  • 2012 – 117,100 miles
  • 2011 – 43,158 miles
  • 2010 – 17,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,078 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,078 miles (+1,260)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,078 miles
    Test number
    851143204019
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,818 miles (+2,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,818 miles
    Test number
    707708530438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass159,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,267 miles
    Test number
    713957532482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,267 miles (+1,610)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,267 miles
    Test number
    603615482249
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass157,657 miles (+2,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,657 miles
    Test number
    967455084985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,589 miles
    Test number
    209544340894
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail155,589 miles (+3,024)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,589 miles
    Test number
    699337119765
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,565 miles
    Test number
    546978795071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,565 miles (+2,355)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,565 miles
    Test number
    495553598418
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass150,210 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,210 miles
    Test number
    969160843288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,748 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    144,748 miles
    Test number
    624448099466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,309 miles
    Test number
    170588214440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,309 miles (+1,906)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,309 miles
    Test number
    886092985917
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing latch (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing latch (5.1.1)

  14. Pass140,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    140,403 miles
    Test number
    500904966663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail140,403 miles (+4,365)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,403 miles
    Test number
    661554317880
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass136,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    691652270257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,038 miles (+8,206)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    881303662108
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass127,832 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,832 miles
    Test number
    226660815000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,316 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    839930014087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,661 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    118,661 miles
    Test number
    738200233006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,100 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,100 miles
    Test number
    138118562463
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass117,100 miles (+73,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    117,100 miles
    Test number
    368128462077
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass43,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,158 miles
    Test number
    607365721245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,158 miles (+26,093)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,158 miles
    Test number
    928125721289
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  25. Pass17,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,065 miles
    Test number
    193755820228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 OBU

Does T5 OBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OBU is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 OBU?
The MOT on T5 OBU is valid until 2 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 OBU done?
T5 OBU was recorded at 163,078 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 9,576 miles a year.
Has T5 OBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OBU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 OBU 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 OBU find?
T5 OBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen wiper blade defective both.

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