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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T5 PKNMOT history

T5 PKN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
174,049 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 PKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 PKN was last recorded at 174,049 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 4,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,266 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,783 miles
Average per year
8,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,049 miles
  • 2025 – 169,266 miles
  • 2024 – 165,213 miles
  • 2023 – 162,117 miles
  • 2022 – 155,715 miles
  • 2021 – 151,535 miles
  • 2020 – 147,954 miles
  • 2019 – 138,925 miles
  • 2018 – 126,830 miles
  • 2017 – 119,260 miles
  • 2016 – 104,144 miles
  • 2015 – 86,970 miles
  • 2014 – 70,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,049 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust skin peeling/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped & worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,049 miles (+4,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    174,049 miles
    Test number
    774208243436
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,266 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    169,266 miles
    Test number
    476952604089
    • AdvisoryExhaust skin peeling/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail169,264 miles (+4,051)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,264 miles
    Test number
    154423438099
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust skin peeling/corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,213 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    165,213 miles
    Test number
    124316519914
    • AdvisoryFront Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

  5. Fail165,211 miles (+3,094)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,211 miles
    Test number
    362122447159
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

  6. Pass162,117 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    162,117 miles
    Test number
    935116085064
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail162,111 miles (+6,396)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,111 miles
    Test number
    118132553951
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass155,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,715 miles
    Test number
    220520961735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail155,715 miles (+4,180)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,715 miles
    Test number
    296110532379
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass151,535 miles (+3,581)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,535 miles
    Test number
    706742761330
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass147,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    147,954 miles
    Test number
    683750999462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,954 miles (+9,029)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,954 miles
    Test number
    646835873826
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  13. Pass138,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,925 miles
    Test number
    958114153397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,925 miles (+12,095)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,925 miles
    Test number
    595121346431
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  15. Pass126,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,830 miles
    Test number
    924549566471
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded

  16. Fail126,830 miles (+7,570)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,830 miles
    Test number
    810813846258
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded

  17. Pass119,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,260 miles
    Test number
    956790621621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,260 miles (+15,116)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,260 miles
    Test number
    628058401125
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass104,144 miles (+801)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,144 miles
    Test number
    133672739568
    • AdvisoryVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on approx 3mm
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on silencer
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryMovement in both rear suspension arm front bushes
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  20. Fail103,343 miles (+16,373)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,343 miles
    Test number
    594925082738
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on approx 3mm
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on silencer
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryMovement in both rear suspension arm front bushes
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  21. Pass86,970 miles (+15)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,970 miles
    Test number
    819202185181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage on offside rear tyre outer side wall

  22. Fail86,955 miles (+16,883)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,955 miles
    Test number
    286991585122
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteDamage on offside rear tyre outer side wall

  23. Pass70,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,072 miles
    Test number
    198338874137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,072 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,072 miles
    Test number
    555096274175
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 PKN

Does T5 PKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 PKN is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 PKN?
The MOT on T5 PKN is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 PKN done?
T5 PKN was recorded at 174,049 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 8,651 miles a year.
Has T5 PKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 PKN has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 PKN 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 PKN find?
T5 PKN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust system corroded; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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