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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 OEWMOT history

T5 OEW is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 163,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,674 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OEW was last recorded at 163,674 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,330 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,344 miles
Average per year
7,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,674 miles
  • 2025 – 160,330 miles
  • 2023 – 160,085 miles
  • 2022 – 154,010 miles
  • 2021 – 149,151 miles
  • 2020 – 133,821 miles
  • 2019 – 123,319 miles
  • 2018 – 116,899 miles
  • 2017 – 108,182 miles
  • 2016 – 101,401 miles
  • 2015 – 93,311 miles
  • 2014 – 83,544 miles
  • 2013 – 72,478 miles
  • 2012 – 62,668 miles
  • 2011 – 56,188 miles
  • 2010 – 38,933 miles
  • 2009 – 28,897 miles
  • 2008 – 23,813 miles
  • 2007 – 17,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,674 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch damaged and filled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,674 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,674 miles
    Test number
    701884021241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,330 miles (+245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,330 miles
    Test number
    125080778635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  3. Pass160,085 miles (+6,075)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,085 miles
    Test number
    727955972542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass154,010 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,010 miles
    Test number
    326283462242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch damaged and filled (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension turrets above front springs in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on dash
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust and rear box corroded
  5. Fail154,009 miles (+4,858)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,009 miles
    Test number
    110010332368
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d-rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged centre hand brake cable fryed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch damaged and filled (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension turrets above front springs in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on dash
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust and rear box corroded
  6. Pass149,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    149,151 miles
    Test number
    874726838834
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
  7. Fail149,145 miles (+15,324)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,145 miles
    Test number
    907939720220
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
  8. Pass133,821 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    133,821 miles
    Test number
    243208664931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake system check lamp symbol is illuminated, not affecting brake function.
  9. Fail133,819 miles (+10,500)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,819 miles
    Test number
    179315644448
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective orange brake warning symbol illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Pass123,319 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    123,319 miles
    Test number
    384669678100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,319 miles (+5,420)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,319 miles
    Test number
    984956811504
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass116,899 miles (+8,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,899 miles
    Test number
    353972880847
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake poor
  13. Pass108,182 miles (+6,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,182 miles
    Test number
    704594440773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass101,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,401 miles
    Test number
    270639346338
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail101,401 miles (+8,090)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,401 miles
    Test number
    555913736853
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass93,311 miles (+9,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,311 miles
    Test number
    349967534413
    • AdvisoryRear and middle silencer outer casing splitting
  17. Pass83,544 miles (+11,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,544 miles
    Test number
    387055064415
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Fail72,478 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    105616363283
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass72,478 miles (+9,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    977886063286
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass62,668 miles (+62)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,668 miles
    Test number
    797310572241
    • NoteFront and rear exhaust silencers are corroded but werent blowing and still secure at time of test.
    • NoteRear number plate is starting to delaminate but was still readable at time of test
    • NoteCentre row seatbelts are slow to retract but return when assisted
  21. Fail62,606 miles (+6,418)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    287958362219
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • FailureRear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear exhaust silencers are corroded but werent blowing and still secure at time of test.
    • NoteRear number plate is starting to delaminate but was still readable at time of test
  22. Pass56,188 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    607302471293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake discs starting to wear thin
  23. Fail56,188 miles (+4,252)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    617642271237
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 discs starting to wear thin
  24. Pass51,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    817423831180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,936 miles (+13,003)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    518603731152
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  26. Pass38,933 miles (+10,036)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,933 miles
    Test number
    973582130127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,897 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,897 miles
    Test number
    653378539184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,798 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,798 miles
    Test number
    614492779034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,813 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,813 miles
    Test number
    981463888102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,869 miles
    Test number
    470323297188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 OEW

Does T5 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OEW is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 OEW?
The MOT on T5 OEW is valid until 19 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 OEW done?
T5 OEW was recorded at 163,674 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,654 miles a year.
Has T5 OEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OEW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 OEW 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 OEW find?
T5 OEW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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