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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T5 RMUMOT history

T5 RMU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 201,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
201,632 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RMU was last recorded at 201,632 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 3,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,922 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,710 miles
Average per year
10,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,632 miles
  • 2025 – 197,922 miles
  • 2024 – 193,022 miles
  • 2023 – 188,445 miles
  • 2022 – 181,747 miles
  • 2020 – 173,731 miles
  • 2019 – 168,116 miles
  • 2018 – 165,210 miles
  • 2017 – 164,216 miles
  • 2016 – 140,828 miles
  • 2015 – 125,548 miles
  • 2014 – 104,298 miles
  • 2013 – 79,656 miles
  • 2012 – 63,549 miles
  • 2011 – 41,090 miles
  • 2010 – 40,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,632 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,632 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    201,632 miles
    Test number
    615397969436
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail201,632 miles (+3,710)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,632 miles
    Test number
    125905657130
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass197,922 miles (+4,900)5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    197,922 miles
    Test number
    873995637094
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass193,022 miles (+4,577)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    193,022 miles
    Test number
    324345819373
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass188,445 miles (+6,698)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    188,445 miles
    Test number
    689453383058
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass181,747 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,747 miles
    Test number
    677241563010
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail181,746 miles (+8,015)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,746 miles
    Test number
    323870367861
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass173,731 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,731 miles
    Test number
    812504987529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass168,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,116 miles
    Test number
    748937896959
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail168,116 miles (+2,906)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,116 miles
    Test number
    841050394039
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass165,210 miles (+994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    165,210 miles
    Test number
    927152948162
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass164,216 miles (+23,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    164,216 miles
    Test number
    795278647876
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass140,828 miles (+15,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    140,828 miles
    Test number
    193175883395
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass125,548 miles (+21,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,548 miles
    Test number
    348488565193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass104,298 miles (+24,642)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,298 miles
    Test number
    228580174481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    906261363130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail79,650 miles (+16,101)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,650 miles
    Test number
    229551663401
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass63,549 miles (+22,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    109911382178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,090 miles (+554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,090 miles
    Test number
    206431581422
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass40,536 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,536 miles
    Test number
    404690480207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    602181470018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RMU

Does T5 RMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RMU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RMU?
The MOT on T5 RMU is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RMU done?
T5 RMU was recorded at 201,632 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 10,236 miles a year.
Has T5 RMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RMU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 RMU 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 RMU find?
T5 RMU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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