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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 RDAMOT history

T5 RDA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 157,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
157,686 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RDA was last recorded at 157,686 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
157,015 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
671 miles
Average per year
2,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,686 miles
  • 2025 – 157,015 miles
  • 2024 – 154,269 miles
  • 2023 – 150,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,686 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 18 Jan 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,686 miles (+671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    157,686 miles
    Test number
    259828623786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,015 miles (+2,746)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,015 miles
    Test number
    677412825842
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,269 miles
    Test number
    699016711606
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust outer skin corroded.

  4. Fail154,269 miles (+3,940)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,269 miles
    Test number
    936941838988
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust outer skin corroded.

  5. Pass150,329 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,329 miles
    Test number
    282568442175
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail150,329 miles2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,329 miles
    Test number
    367812086085
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Questions about T5 RDA

Does T5 RDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RDA is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RDA?
The MOT on T5 RDA is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RDA done?
T5 RDA was recorded at 157,686 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,245 miles a year.
Has T5 RDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RDA has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 RDA 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 RDA find?
T5 RDA passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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