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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 OWMMOT history

T5 OWM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,885 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OWM was last recorded at 130,885 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,903 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
982 miles
Average per year
3,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,885 miles
  • 2025 – 129,903 miles
  • 2024 – 128,421 miles
  • 2023 – 126,930 miles
  • 2022 – 121,773 miles
  • 2021 – 116,661 miles
  • 2020 – 107,598 miles
  • 2019 – 101,884 miles
  • 2017 – 95,802 miles
  • 2016 – 93,259 miles
  • 2015 – 91,575 miles
  • 2014 – 87,732 miles
  • 2013 – 83,461 miles
  • 2012 – 78,153 miles
  • 2011 – 72,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,885 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear disc pads more than 50% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,885 miles (+982)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,885 miles
    Test number
    838807836852
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass129,903 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,903 miles
    Test number
    953570332236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail129,903 miles (+1,482)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,903 miles
    Test number
    709123535104
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,421 miles (+1,491)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,421 miles
    Test number
    759211953145
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,930 miles
    Test number
    977989558164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail126,930 miles (+5,157)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,930 miles
    Test number
    218684991505
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,773 miles
    Test number
    681460297746
    • 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. Fail121,773 miles (+5,112)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,773 miles
    Test number
    527919537561
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass116,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,661 miles
    Test number
    705969813505
    • 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))

  10. Fail116,661 miles (+9,063)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,661 miles
    Test number
    378228049391
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass107,598 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,598 miles
    Test number
    517308334578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,592 miles (+5,708)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,592 miles
    Test number
    646489250554
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind on brakes

  13. Pass101,884 miles (+6,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,884 miles
    Test number
    611433362807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass95,802 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,802 miles
    Test number
    415451064569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,259 miles (+1,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,259 miles
    Test number
    102097026559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,575 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    503021400434
    • AdvisoryRear disc pads more than 50% worn

  17. Fail91,567 miles (+3,835)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,567 miles
    Test number
    764260021266
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear disc pads more than 50% worn

  18. Pass87,732 miles (+4,271)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    567149844233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight damage to inner wall & nail in tread

  19. Pass83,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,461 miles
    Test number
    509227923236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,461 miles (+5,308)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,461 miles
    Test number
    626297423229
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass78,153 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,153 miles
    Test number
    356649312409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,035 miles
    Test number
    608911581010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,035 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,035 miles
    Test number
    777901581027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 OWM

Does T5 OWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OWM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 OWM?
The MOT on T5 OWM is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 OWM done?
T5 OWM was recorded at 130,885 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,975 miles a year.
Has T5 OWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OWM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 OWM 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 OWM find?
T5 OWM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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