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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T5 PLEMOT history

T5 PLE is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 153,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
153,035 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 PLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 PLE was last recorded at 153,035 miles on 6 May 2026, 4,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,713 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,322 miles
Average per year
7,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,035 miles
  • 2025 – 148,713 miles
  • 2024 – 145,501 miles
  • 2023 – 144,650 miles
  • 2022 – 144,430 miles
  • 2021 – 135,415 miles
  • 2020 – 125,715 miles
  • 2019 – 118,683 miles
  • 2018 – 108,353 miles
  • 2017 – 101,084 miles
  • 2016 – 92,289 miles
  • 2015 – 81,388 miles
  • 2014 – 65,604 miles
  • 2013 – 53,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    153,035 miles
    Test number
    895675093822
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail153,031 miles (+4,318)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,031 miles
    Test number
    553993355629
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass148,713 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,713 miles
    Test number
    840512802741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,501 miles (+851)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,501 miles
    Test number
    206731759996
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  5. Pass144,650 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,650 miles
    Test number
    257162974254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,430 miles (+9,015)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,430 miles
    Test number
    406569277950
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded & both silencers peeling outer skins
  7. Pass135,415 miles (+9,700)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,415 miles
    Test number
    462344828096
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  8. Pass125,715 miles (+7,032)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    456695596296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  9. Pass118,683 miles (+10,330)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    118,683 miles
    Test number
    309549037307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear seat visual inspectoin of seat belts ok
  10. Pass108,353 miles (+7,269)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,353 miles
    Test number
    447299223198
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass101,084 miles (+8,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,084 miles
    Test number
    420981157526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass92,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,289 miles
    Test number
    725534357869
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail92,289 miles (+10,901)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,289 miles
    Test number
    863409026783
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass81,388 miles (+15,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,388 miles
    Test number
    249008705214
    • NoteEML on
  15. Fail65,604 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,604 miles
    Test number
    457921894133
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWater ingress into offside rear light unit
  16. Pass65,604 miles (+12,538)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,604 miles
    Test number
    819591194148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWater ingress into offside rear light unit
  17. Pass53,066 miles5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,066 miles
    Test number
    795468293122
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCut in NSR tyre tread
    • NoteCut in OSR tyre tread
    • NoteHandbrake lever mount weld is weak (modified)
    • NoteNSR bumper damaged and loose
    • NoteRear tyres slightly feathered
    • NoteSmall oil leak from underside
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about T5 PLE

Does T5 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 PLE is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 PLE?
The MOT on T5 PLE is valid until 23 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 PLE done?
T5 PLE was recorded at 153,035 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 7,809 miles a year.
Has T5 PLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 PLE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 PLE 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 PLE find?
T5 PLE passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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