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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 PAYMOT history

T5 PAY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 164,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
164,342 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 PAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 PAY was last recorded at 164,342 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2021: 122,157 miles, lower than 153,825 miles on 10 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,597 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,745 miles
Average per year
6,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,342 miles
  • 2025 – 161,597 miles
  • 2024 – 160,097 miles
  • 2023 – 157,364 miles
  • 2022 – 156,629 miles
  • 2021 – 122,157 miles
  • 2020 – 153,825 miles
  • 2019 – 151,262 miles
  • 2018 – 146,394 miles
  • 2017 – 141,177 miles
  • 2016 – 136,606 miles
  • 2014 – 131,485 miles
  • 2013 – 122,001 miles
  • 2012 – 108,621 miles
  • 2011 – 96,378 miles
  • 2009 – 79,794 miles
  • 2008 – 65,737 miles
  • 2007 – 48,520 miles
  • 2006 – 31,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,342 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust system secondary skin deteriorated

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, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,342 miles (+2,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    164,342 miles
    Test number
    666251888367
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system secondary skin deteriorated

  2. Pass161,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,597 miles
    Test number
    539343822515
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail161,597 miles (+1,500)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,597 miles
    Test number
    372177834675
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,097 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,097 miles
    Test number
    236043232566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

  5. Fail160,097 miles (+2,733)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,097 miles
    Test number
    631703235417
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

  6. Pass157,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,364 miles
    Test number
    998689633001
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid box outer skin deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail157,364 miles (+735)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,364 miles
    Test number
    379064285851
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid box outer skin deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass156,629 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,629 miles
    Test number
    849078534736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Bald inner edge - no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail156,626 miles (+34,469)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,626 miles
    Test number
    132921325567
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge - no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,157 miles (-31,668)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,157 miles
    Test number
    472768083654
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top door stop light not working (4.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,825 miles (+2,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    153,825 miles
    Test number
    512247480096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHead light masks fitted
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust silencers corroded

  12. Pass151,262 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    151,262 miles
    Test number
    340052069108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,394 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,394 miles
    Test number
    970135316083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,393 miles (+5,216)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,393 miles
    Test number
    928087039097
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass141,177 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,177 miles
    Test number
    358910362335
    • 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)

  16. Pass136,606 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,606 miles
    Test number
    112450221657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail136,605 miles (+5,120)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,605 miles
    Test number
    814328152187
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass131,485 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    131,485 miles
    Test number
    868241854334
    • NoteCORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail131,484 miles (+9,483)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,484 miles
    Test number
    676029644361
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteCORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass122,001 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,001 miles
    Test number
    329404013473
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust starting to deteriate

  21. Fail122,001 miles (+700)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,001 miles
    Test number
    779974713264
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust starting to deteriate

  22. Fail121,301 miles (+12,680)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,301 miles
    Test number
    978793483145
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre & rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • NoteUnable to clearly view all brake pads

  23. Pass108,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,621 miles
    Test number
    198697882408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail108,621 miles (+12,243)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,621 miles
    Test number
    226677282019
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass96,378 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    485994951084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail96,308 miles (+16,514)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,308 miles
    Test number
    645662651009
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass79,794 miles (+14,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    610536839313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass65,737 miles (+17,217)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,737 miles
    Test number
    370712768111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,520 miles (+16,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    503859547112
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass31,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,709 miles
    Test number
    674843656153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 PAY

Does T5 PAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 PAY is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 PAY?
The MOT on T5 PAY is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 PAY done?
T5 PAY was recorded at 164,342 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,739 miles a year.
Has T5 PAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 PAY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 PAY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 PAY find?
T5 PAY passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded front & rear; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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