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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 OBXMOT history

T5 OBX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 171,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,438 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OBX was last recorded at 171,438 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,875 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,563 miles
Average per year
8,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,438 miles
  • 2024 – 168,875 miles
  • 2023 – 164,296 miles
  • 2022 – 161,106 miles
  • 2021 – 157,490 miles
  • 2020 – 148,570 miles
  • 2019 – 133,846 miles
  • 2018 – 124,130 miles
  • 2017 – 111,630 miles
  • 2016 – 93,609 miles
  • 2015 – 77,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,438 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryInjector pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,438 miles (+2,563)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,438 miles
    Test number
    889696658760
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass168,875 miles (+4,579)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,875 miles
    Test number
    759954064441
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass164,296 miles (+3,190)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,296 miles
    Test number
    207967934465
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass161,106 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,106 miles
    Test number
    789199589887
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail161,106 miles (+3,616)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,106 miles
    Test number
    143362458354
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass157,490 miles (+8,920)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,490 miles
    Test number
    607437589429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,570 miles (+14,724)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,570 miles
    Test number
    505265178625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,846 miles (+9,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,846 miles
    Test number
    140429987576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,130 miles (+12,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,130 miles
    Test number
    190385710987
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s faces starting to groove (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass111,630 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    358863115398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,598 miles (+17,989)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    297526108363
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  12. Pass93,609 miles (+16,205)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    264829422450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,404 miles
    Test number
    368338835128
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 OBX

Does T5 OBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OBX is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 OBX?
The MOT on T5 OBX is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 OBX done?
T5 OBX was recorded at 171,438 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,951 miles a year.
Has T5 OBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OBX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 OBX 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 OBX find?
T5 OBX passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; injector pipes corroded; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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