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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 RLRMOT history

T5 RLR is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
136,571 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RLR was last recorded at 136,571 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,818 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,753 miles
Average per year
3,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,571 miles
  • 2025 – 134,818 miles
  • 2022 – 130,922 miles
  • 2016 – 124,029 miles
  • 2015 – 121,768 miles
  • 2014 – 109,693 miles
  • 2013 – 105,236 miles
  • 2011 – 100,441 miles
  • 2010 – 91,120 miles
  • 2009 – 76,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,571 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,571 miles (+1,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,571 miles
    Test number
    251819665405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,818 miles
    Test number
    882416931747
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,897 km (+1,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,897 km
    Test number
    468440295253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,809 km (+887)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,809 km
    Test number
    116816473939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,922 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,922 km
    Test number
    341144161117
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail130,922 miles4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,922 miles
    Test number
    264118629225
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass128,722 km (+240)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,722 km
    Test number
    273067667868
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass128,482 km (+874)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,482 km
    Test number
    526986514912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,608 km (+514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,608 km
    Test number
    428074340428
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass127,094 km
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,094 km
    Test number
    562203978697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,029 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,029 miles
    Test number
    111962906447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,768 miles (+12,075)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,768 miles
    Test number
    988610795027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,693 miles (+4,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,693 miles
    Test number
    965605954018
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass105,236 miles (+4,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    105,236 miles
    Test number
    336989953016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Pass100,441 miles (+9,321)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,441 miles
    Test number
    485211411340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    91,120 miles
    Test number
    574577900200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail91,120 miles (+14,544)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,120 miles
    Test number
    982507700275
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass76,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    191555319278
    • NoteRear brake pads worn thin.

Questions about T5 RLR

Does T5 RLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RLR is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RLR?
The MOT on T5 RLR is valid until 25 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 RLR done?
T5 RLR was recorded at 136,571 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,574 miles a year.
Has T5 RLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RLR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 RLR 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 RLR find?
T5 RLR passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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