
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 RHNMOT history
T5 RHN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 269,492 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 269,492 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 12,298 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 RHN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 13 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 RHN was last recorded at 269,492 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Jan 2015: 19,598 miles, lower than 195,866 miles on 13 Jan 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 269,492 miles · 14 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 12,298 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 269,492 miles
- 2023 – 264,691 miles
- 2022 – 259,010 miles
- 2021 – 251,097 miles
- 2020 – 242,998 miles
- 2019 – 234,167 miles
- 2018 – 224,830 miles
- 2017 – 214,444 miles
- 2016 – 206,082 miles
- 2015 – 19,598 miles
- 2014 – 186,578 miles
- 2013 – 176,423 miles
- 2012 – 163,652 miles
- 2011 – 143,846 miles
- 2009 – 119,112 miles
- 2008 – 74,386 miles
- 2007 – 58,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass269,492 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 269,492 miles
- Test number
- 924825242044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail269,492 miles (+4,801)3 dangerous9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,492 miles
- Test number
- 475872676624
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass264,691 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 264,691 miles
- Test number
- 713984887492
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail264,691 miles (+5,681)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,691 miles
- Test number
- 967671865092
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTowbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable BIKE RACK (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass259,010 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 259,010 miles
- Test number
- 186049044325
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail259,010 miles (+7,913)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,010 miles
- Test number
- 961799004568
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass251,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 251,097 miles
- Test number
- 161699505257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail251,097 miles (+8,099)3 dangerous9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,097 miles
- Test number
- 762785810547
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing ( jagged edges ) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 'D'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by bike rack (0.1 (d))
Pass242,998 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 242,998 miles
- Test number
- 797663707213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail242,998 miles (+8,831)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,998 miles
- Test number
- 919219245352
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorShock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass234,167 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 234,167 miles
- Test number
- 441874932767
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail234,164 miles (+9,334)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,164 miles
- Test number
- 515810485184
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass224,830 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 224,830 miles
- Test number
- 871879032232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail224,830 miles (+10,386)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,830 miles
- Test number
- 644793544358
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass214,444 miles (+149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 214,444 miles
- Test number
- 583999091485
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer brake disc in poor condition , slight binding
Fail214,295 miles (+8,213)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,295 miles
- Test number
- 692544365314
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective on catch (8.4.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer brake disc in poor condition , slight binding
Pass206,082 miles (+186,484)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 206,082 miles
- Test number
- 782287027654
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail in it
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass19,598 miles (-176,268)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 19,598 miles
- Test number
- 159415015445
- NoteBoth exhaust silencers deteriorated
- NoteBoth offside and nearside ends of steering rack have free play
- NoteBoth offside and nearside front bottom arm rear bushes have free play but not considered excessive
- NoteNearside CV boot has a slight leak of grease but still secure/preventing the ingress of dirt etc
- NoteNearside headlight electronic height adjuster not working
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber has a light mist of oil
Fail195,866 miles (+9,288)4 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,866 miles
- Test number
- 466283315073
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteBoth exhaust silencers deteriorated
- NoteBoth offside and nearside ends of steering rack have free play
- NoteBoth offside and nearside front bottom arm rear bushes have free play but not considered excessive
- NoteNearside CV boot has a slight leak of grease but still secure/preventing the ingress of dirt etc
- NoteNearside headlight electronic height adjuster not working
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber has a light mist of oil
Pass186,578 miles (+113)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 186,578 miles
- Test number
- 995981724044
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s/r outer brake disc in poor condition ( rusty )
- NoteRear tyres worn close to wear bars x 2
Fail186,465 miles (+10,042)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,465 miles
- Test number
- 198173814093
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront anti roll bars has laeral free movement stop at n/s damaged no stop at o/s
- NoteN/s/r outer brake disc in poor condition ( rusty )
- NotePower steering pipe insecure at n/s to rear of subframe
- NoteRear tyres worn close to wear bars x 2
Pass176,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 176,423 miles
- Test number
- 198103603463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,423 miles (+12,771)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,423 miles
- Test number
- 589073903066
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass163,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 163,652 miles
- Test number
- 726267102025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,652 miles (+19,806)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,652 miles
- Test number
- 888164002041
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brake discs in poor condition
Pass143,846 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 143,846 miles
- Test number
- 547075421021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,750 miles (+24,638)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,750 miles
- Test number
- 886613311054
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Pass119,112 miles (+26,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 119,112 miles
- Test number
- 884712259323
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass93,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 93,065 miles
- Test number
- 133235809426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,065 miles (+18,679)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,065 miles
- Test number
- 722205909008
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass74,386 miles (+16,132)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 74,386 miles
- Test number
- 152307608455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,254 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 58,254 miles
- Test number
- 803450617059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about T5 RHN
- Does T5 RHN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T5 RHN expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T5 RHN?
- The MOT on T5 RHN expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T5 RHN done?
- T5 RHN was recorded at 269,492 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 12,298 miles a year.
- Has T5 RHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 RHN has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 RHN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 RHN find?
- T5 RHN passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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