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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 ORJMOT history

T5 ORJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
178,022 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ORJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ORJ was last recorded at 178,022 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 3,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,689 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,333 miles
Average per year
7,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,022 miles
  • 2025 – 174,689 miles
  • 2024 – 170,971 miles
  • 2023 – 166,357 miles
  • 2022 – 162,617 miles
  • 2021 – 156,613 miles
  • 2019 – 146,256 miles
  • 2018 – 137,391 miles
  • 2017 – 124,923 miles
  • 2016 – 113,583 miles
  • 2015 – 104,336 miles
  • 2014 – 93,873 miles
  • 2013 – 84,341 miles
  • 2012 – 75,641 miles
  • 2011 – 65,250 miles
  • 2010 – 53,151 miles
  • 2009 – 45,585 miles
  • 2008 – 35,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,022 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,022 miles (+3,333)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    178,022 miles
    Test number
    813712978688
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass174,689 miles (+3,718)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,689 miles
    Test number
    886804639411
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass170,971 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    170,971 miles
    Test number
    423721364327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,357 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    166,357 miles
    Test number
    830606957400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,617 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    162,617 miles
    Test number
    889419042735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,616 miles (+6,003)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,616 miles
    Test number
    345290151190
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass156,613 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,613 miles
    Test number
    745266713197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,589 miles (+10,333)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,589 miles
    Test number
    314907215758
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass146,256 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,256 miles
    Test number
    773221257075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,391 miles (+12,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,391 miles
    Test number
    101262663290
    • AdvisoryCentral Front seat belt buckle cover missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass124,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,923 miles
    Test number
    881907817807
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail124,923 miles (+11,340)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,923 miles
    Test number
    465562949732
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass113,583 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,583 miles
    Test number
    356938719285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,573 miles (+9,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,573 miles
    Test number
    612336450576
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass104,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,336 miles
    Test number
    738711735141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,336 miles (+10,463)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,336 miles
    Test number
    285291435117
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  17. Pass93,873 miles (+9,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,873 miles
    Test number
    866986324127
    • 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)

  18. Pass84,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,341 miles
    Test number
    158858423116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,341 miles (+8,700)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,341 miles
    Test number
    219737523458
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass75,641 miles (+10,391)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    318789122119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,250 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    235134021131
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass65,250 miles (+12,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    526044521173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,151 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,151 miles
    Test number
    672847320133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,585 miles (+10,456)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    231784739192
    • NoteFront tyres on 2mm-3mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2mm
    • NoteStonechip in windscreen

  25. Pass35,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,129 miles
    Test number
    204246838456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 ORJ

Does T5 ORJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ORJ is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ORJ?
The MOT on T5 ORJ is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ORJ done?
T5 ORJ was recorded at 178,022 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,965 miles a year.
Has T5 ORJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ORJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 ORJ 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 ORJ find?
T5 ORJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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