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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 RHLMOT history

T5 RHL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 264,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
264,745 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RHL was last recorded at 264,745 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 2,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,862 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,883 miles
Average per year
7,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 264,745 miles
  • 2023 – 261,862 miles
  • 2022 – 258,485 miles
  • 2021 – 255,216 miles
  • 2020 – 247,324 miles
  • 2019 – 239,429 miles
  • 2018 – 230,435 miles
  • 2017 – 227,860 miles
  • 2016 – 224,159 miles
  • 2015 – 219,008 miles
  • 2014 – 212,854 miles
  • 2013 – 207,158 miles
  • 2012 – 205,522 miles
  • 2011 – 183,648 miles
  • 2010 – 168,742 miles
  • 2009 – 154,137 miles
  • 2008 – 143,803 miles
  • 2007 – 129,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass264,745 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Surface corrosion to sills and inner wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass264,745 miles (+2,883)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    264,745 miles
    Test number
    247034842725
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass261,862 miles (+3,377)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    261,862 miles
    Test number
    369672362257
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass258,485 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    258,485 miles
    Test number
    167707776749
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to sills and inner wheel arches

  4. Fail258,465 miles (+3,249)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,465 miles
    Test number
    825497935343
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to sills and inner wheel arches

  5. Pass255,216 miles (+12)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    255,216 miles
    Test number
    116816405558
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail255,204 miles (+7,880)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,204 miles
    Test number
    714659669788
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass247,324 miles (+7,895)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    247,324 miles
    Test number
    238443318848
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass239,429 miles (+8,994)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    239,429 miles
    Test number
    309216956551
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass230,435 miles (+2,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    230,435 miles
    Test number
    453997257689
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass227,860 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    227,860 miles
    Test number
    185978846530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass224,159 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    224,159 miles
    Test number
    135651356115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass219,008 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    219,008 miles
    Test number
    169648565114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass212,854 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    212,854 miles
    Test number
    736365854113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass207,158 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    207,158 miles
    Test number
    706043143154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass205,522 miles (+21,874)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    205,522 miles
    Test number
    375536242102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass183,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    183,648 miles
    Test number
    567612541034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail183,648 miles (+14,906)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,648 miles
    Test number
    616011541045
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail168,742 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,742 miles
    Test number
    271521740096
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  19. Pass168,742 miles (+14,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    168,742 miles
    Test number
    553371640042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Pass154,137 miles (+10,334)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    154,137 miles
    Test number
    983142349087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass143,803 miles (+14,346)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    143,803 miles
    Test number
    640902158041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass129,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    129,457 miles
    Test number
    670183437056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RHL

Does T5 RHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 RHL expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 RHL?
The MOT on T5 RHL expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 RHL done?
T5 RHL was recorded at 264,745 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 7,644 miles a year.
Has T5 RHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RHL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 RHL 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 RHL find?
T5 RHL passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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