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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T5 ORBMOT history

T5 ORB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,148 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ORB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ORB was last recorded at 86,148 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,148 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,148 miles
  • 2025 – 81,121 miles
  • 2024 – 76,918 miles
  • 2023 – 72,715 miles
  • 2021 – 65,063 miles
  • 2019 – 56,846 miles
  • 2018 – 51,354 miles
  • 2017 – 44,662 miles
  • 2016 – 39,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,148 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    738171911145
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail86,148 miles (+5,027)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    961080750826
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi has snapped and exhaust sleeve is defective (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust system has snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,121 miles (+4,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    737135062262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,918 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,918 miles
    Test number
    895564927393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,715 miles (+7,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    884736762991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,063 miles (+8,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,063 miles
    Test number
    759860971255
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass56,846 miles (+5,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,846 miles
    Test number
    958189742634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,354 miles (+6,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,354 miles
    Test number
    213971802531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,662 miles
    Test number
    602980331831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,662 miles (+4,700)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,662 miles
    Test number
    326478501712
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass39,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,962 miles
    Test number
    605525817935
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T5 ORB

Does T5 ORB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ORB is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ORB?
The MOT on T5 ORB is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ORB done?
T5 ORB was recorded at 86,148 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,956 miles a year.
Has T5 ORB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ORB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 ORB 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 ORB find?
T5 ORB passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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