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Volkswagen Transporter

Brown and Cream · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 OOWMOT history

T5 OOW is a brown and cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 252,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
252,685 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Brown and Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OOW was last recorded at 252,685 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,011 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,674 miles
Average per year
7,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,685 miles
  • 2025 – 249,011 miles
  • 2024 – 248,723 miles
  • 2023 – 242,858 miles
  • 2022 – 234,754 miles
  • 2021 – 227,636 miles
  • 2020 – 223,210 miles
  • 2019 – 223,207 miles
  • 2018 – 220,559 miles
  • 2017 – 217,858 miles
  • 2016 – 210,215 miles
  • 2015 – 203,043 miles
  • 2014 – 195,988 miles
  • 2013 – 191,826 miles
  • 2012 – 185,153 miles
  • 2011 – 180,281 miles
  • 2009 – 178,147 miles
  • 2008 – 113,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,685 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,685 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    252,685 miles
    Test number
    586430088561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass249,011 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    249,011 miles
    Test number
    526455579143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass248,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    248,723 miles
    Test number
    511533025690
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail248,723 miles (+5,865)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,723 miles
    Test number
    512784220263
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass242,858 miles (+8,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    242,858 miles
    Test number
    325078392869
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass234,754 miles (+7,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    234,754 miles
    Test number
    827093622744
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps discolored
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass227,636 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    227,636 miles
    Test number
    220159245022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail227,607 miles (+4,397)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,607 miles
    Test number
    199905257179
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass223,210 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    223,210 miles
    Test number
    457231893444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to off sode rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner cv boot slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full view
  10. Fail223,209 miles (+2)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,209 miles
    Test number
    720500056513
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joins hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to off sode rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner cv boot slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full view
  11. Fail223,207 miles (+2,648)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,207 miles
    Test number
    810960500038
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))
  12. Pass220,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    220,559 miles
    Test number
    743766889181
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  13. Fail220,558 miles (+2,700)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,558 miles
    Test number
    316328088658
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  14. Pass217,858 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    217,858 miles
    Test number
    531269209359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail217,856 miles (+7,641)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,856 miles
    Test number
    258191603218
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)
  16. Pass210,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    210,215 miles
    Test number
    187240012689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail210,216 miles (+1)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,216 miles
    Test number
    566579796916
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
  18. Fail210,215 miles (+7,172)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,215 miles
    Test number
    595197280055
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
  19. Pass203,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    203,043 miles
    Test number
    510901130374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail203,043 miles (+7,055)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,043 miles
    Test number
    831792855295
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
  21. Pass195,988 miles (+4,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    195,988 miles
    Test number
    908795294201
    • NoteFront exhaust mount pulled out
  22. Pass191,826 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    191,826 miles
    Test number
    858756293265
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  23. Fail191,817 miles (+6,664)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,817 miles
    Test number
    675500693225
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  24. Pass185,153 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    185,153 miles
    Test number
    847264492244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail185,121 miles (+4,840)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,121 miles
    Test number
    849457682254
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
  26. Fail180,281 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,281 miles
    Test number
    238040581223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  27. Pass180,281 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    180,281 miles
    Test number
    815160881275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass178,147 miles (+25,938)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    178,147 miles
    Test number
    494274969480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass152,209 miles (+38,824)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    152,209 miles
    Test number
    114406389439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass113,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    113,385 miles
    Test number
    930265538030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 OOW

Does T5 OOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OOW is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 OOW?
The MOT on T5 OOW 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 OOW done?
T5 OOW was recorded at 252,685 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 7,520 miles a year.
Has T5 OOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OOW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 OOW 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 OOW find?
T5 OOW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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