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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T5 OTNMOT history

T5 OTN is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 252,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
252,950 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OTN was last recorded at 252,950 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,908 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
11,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,950 miles
  • 2025 – 249,128 miles
  • 2024 – 239,703 miles
  • 2023 – 233,003 miles
  • 2022 – 222,969 miles
  • 2021 – 216,846 miles
  • 2020 – 210,026 miles
  • 2019 – 197,337 miles
  • 2018 – 183,396 miles
  • 2017 – 169,236 miles
  • 2015 – 163,765 miles
  • 2014 – 140,215 miles
  • 2013 – 119,751 miles
  • 2012 – 95,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,950 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,950 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    252,950 miles
    Test number
    877252199170
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail252,908 miles (+3,780)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,908 miles
    Test number
    775933542692
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass249,128 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    249,128 miles
    Test number
    850009982977
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  4. Fail249,094 miles (+9,391)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,094 miles
    Test number
    377384348184
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass239,703 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    239,703 miles
    Test number
    253664570543
    • 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))

  6. Fail239,686 miles (+6,683)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,686 miles
    Test number
    465099555336
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  7. Pass233,003 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    233,003 miles
    Test number
    167693169303
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail232,992 miles (+10,023)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,992 miles
    Test number
    966133060833
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass222,969 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    222,969 miles
    Test number
    745939274495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail222,949 miles (+6,103)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,949 miles
    Test number
    816556019353
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass216,846 miles (+6,820)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    216,846 miles
    Test number
    157764172923
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass210,026 miles (+12,689)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    210,026 miles
    Test number
    854821512947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass197,337 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    197,337 miles
    Test number
    953864554272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail197,325 miles (+13,929)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,325 miles
    Test number
    639901258212
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing has been replaced with a brake light (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing has been replaced with a brake light (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Rear reflector not red in colour both sides are white but unable to ascertain whether white is reflected or lens is just white in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass183,396 miles (+14,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    183,396 miles
    Test number
    530055384133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate partially obscured by reversing camera positioning

  16. Pass169,236 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    169,236 miles
    Test number
    738373381470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass163,765 miles (+23,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    163,765 miles
    Test number
    429835325241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass140,215 miles (+20,464)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,215 miles
    Test number
    859901334215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,751 miles (+24,533)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,751 miles
    Test number
    577669333238
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass95,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,218 miles
    Test number
    327559322497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T5 OTN

Does T5 OTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OTN is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 OTN?
The MOT on T5 OTN is valid until 14 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 OTN done?
T5 OTN was recorded at 252,950 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 11,545 miles a year.
Has T5 OTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OTN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 OTN 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 OTN find?
T5 OTN passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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