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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T5 PLKMOT history

T5 PLK is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 201,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
201,570 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 PLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 PLK was last recorded at 201,570 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 7,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,969 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,601 miles
Average per year
8,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,570 miles
  • 2025 – 193,969 miles
  • 2024 – 187,550 miles
  • 2023 – 179,873 miles
  • 2022 – 171,234 miles
  • 2021 – 165,629 miles
  • 2020 – 160,043 miles
  • 2019 – 155,887 miles
  • 2018 – 149,018 miles
  • 2017 – 140,512 miles
  • 2016 – 133,181 miles
  • 2015 – 125,558 miles
  • 2014 – 118,193 miles
  • 2013 – 103,566 miles
  • 2012 – 81,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,570 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,570 miles (+7,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    201,570 miles
    Test number
    884390295154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,969 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    193,969 miles
    Test number
    686123797267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail193,884 miles (+6,334)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,884 miles
    Test number
    754086107161
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,550 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,550 miles
    Test number
    669256866273
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail187,550 miles (+7,677)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,550 miles
    Test number
    978816810013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass179,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,873 miles
    Test number
    200538255813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail179,873 miles (+8,639)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,873 miles
    Test number
    397313630997
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass171,234 miles (+5,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,234 miles
    Test number
    416753576741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass165,629 miles (+5,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    165,629 miles
    Test number
    882039534141
    • 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))

  10. Pass160,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,043 miles
    Test number
    951519585994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail160,043 miles (+4,156)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,043 miles
    Test number
    117373766229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass155,887 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,887 miles
    Test number
    740331016021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,999 miles (+4,981)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,999 miles
    Test number
    383117528066
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass149,018 miles (+8,506)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    149,018 miles
    Test number
    614645787727
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/side park brake requires service or repair

  15. Pass140,512 miles (+7,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,512 miles
    Test number
    844952583192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass133,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,181 miles
    Test number
    953190297984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,181 miles (+7,623)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,181 miles
    Test number
    456068793419
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass125,558 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,558 miles
    Test number
    930567141912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,193 miles (+14,627)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,193 miles
    Test number
    769450564213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteTemporary mirror fitted to n/s of vehicle.

  20. Pass103,566 miles (+22,121)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,566 miles
    Test number
    117976253203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,445 miles
    Test number
    347376222453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 PLK

Does T5 PLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 PLK is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 PLK?
The MOT on T5 PLK is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 PLK done?
T5 PLK was recorded at 201,570 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 8,487 miles a year.
Has T5 PLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 PLK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 PLK 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 PLK find?
T5 PLK passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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