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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 OLXMOT history

T5 OLX is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,072 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OLX was last recorded at 154,072 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,737 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,335 miles
Average per year
8,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,072 miles
  • 2025 – 148,737 miles
  • 2024 – 143,939 miles
  • 2023 – 138,398 miles
  • 2022 – 133,853 miles
  • 2021 – 130,094 miles
  • 2020 – 124,039 miles
  • 2019 – 113,088 miles
  • 2018 – 108,587 miles
  • 2017 – 94,581 miles
  • 2016 – 75,021 miles
  • 2015 – 56,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,072 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • General surface rust on suspension ad chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,072 miles (+5,335)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,072 miles
    Test number
    389341513883
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,737 miles (+4,798)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,737 miles
    Test number
    416498909381
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back is corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside - corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,939 miles (+5,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,939 miles
    Test number
    920908154699
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,398 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,398 miles
    Test number
    124638788784
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension ad chassis

  5. Fail138,366 miles (+4,513)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,366 miles
    Test number
    861116847482
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension ad chassis

  6. Pass133,853 miles (+3,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,853 miles
    Test number
    538809457603
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and Nearside Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,094 miles (+6,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,094 miles
    Test number
    119718171329
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Silencer box corroded but not leaking gases
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both anti roll bar drop link arms n/side and o/side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both coil springs on front n/side and o/side corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs on rear n/side and o/side corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,039 miles (+10,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    490435091889
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged Both front tyres outer edges slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass113,088 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,088 miles
    Test number
    415104128756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail113,082 miles (+4,495)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,082 miles
    Test number
    686760849110
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass108,587 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,587 miles
    Test number
    150244482880
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light is not working
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryHead lamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

  12. Fail108,587 miles (+14,006)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,587 miles
    Test number
    758862547080
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light is not working
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryHead lamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

  13. Pass94,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    668543059608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,581 miles (+19,560)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    274851447536
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass75,021 miles (+18,895)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    602793073674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,126 miles
    Test number
    288073105167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 OLX

Does T5 OLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OLX is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 OLX?
The MOT on T5 OLX is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 OLX done?
T5 OLX was recorded at 154,072 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 8,721 miles a year.
Has T5 OLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OLX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 OLX 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 OLX find?
T5 OLX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded nearside and offside; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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