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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 RNFMOT history

T5 RNF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 191,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
191,234 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RNF was last recorded at 191,234 miles on 21 May 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,202 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
7,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,234 miles
  • 2025 – 186,347 miles
  • 2024 – 182,772 miles
  • 2023 – 178,769 miles
  • 2022 – 174,390 miles
  • 2021 – 172,966 miles
  • 2020 – 172,492 miles
  • 2019 – 171,002 miles
  • 2018 – 169,559 miles
  • 2017 – 165,897 miles
  • 2016 – 161,606 miles
  • 2015 – 157,042 miles
  • 2014 – 152,157 miles
  • 2013 – 143,633 miles
  • 2012 – 134,284 miles
  • 2011 – 126,330 miles
  • 2010 – 119,919 miles
  • 2009 – 95,583 miles
  • 2008 – 78,503 miles
  • 2007 – 61,116 miles
  • 2006 – 37,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,234 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Advise exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Foglamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,234 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    191,234 miles
    Test number
    710774222772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail191,202 miles (+4,855)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,202 miles
    Test number
    323153595242
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk missing (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  3. Pass186,347 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    186,347 miles
    Test number
    649861257215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,772 miles (+4,003)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    182,772 miles
    Test number
    206540141797
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt returning slowly
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust outer skin peeling

  5. Pass178,769 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,769 miles
    Test number
    876224942040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust deteriorated

  6. Fail178,760 miles (+4,370)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,760 miles
    Test number
    105704484267
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust deteriorated

  7. Pass174,390 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,390 miles
    Test number
    328865108838
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Foglamp damaged
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear tyres deteriorated

  8. Fail174,385 miles (+1,419)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,385 miles
    Test number
    702312674558
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Foglamp damaged
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear tyres deteriorated

  9. Pass172,966 miles (+474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,966 miles
    Test number
    202690704235
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  10. Pass172,492 miles (+1,490)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,492 miles
    Test number
    924526939571
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  11. Pass171,002 miles (+1,443)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,002 miles
    Test number
    433953688041
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  12. Pass169,559 miles (+3,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    169,559 miles
    Test number
    702523297463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system becoming corroded

  13. Pass165,897 miles (+4,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    165,897 miles
    Test number
    192947952167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass161,606 miles (+4,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    161,606 miles
    Test number
    662739515226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check N/S centre seatbelt. Child seat fitted.

  15. Pass157,042 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    157,042 miles
    Test number
    689490525174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass152,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    152,157 miles
    Test number
    208444514053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail152,156 miles (+8,523)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,156 miles
    Test number
    495414714014
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass143,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    143,633 miles
    Test number
    787414613061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,632 miles (+9,348)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,632 miles
    Test number
    528014513078
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass134,284 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    134,284 miles
    Test number
    138837712408
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and back brake pad ware indicater wires broken. light on dash.adv repair

  21. Fail134,283 miles (+7,953)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,283 miles
    Test number
    106757912002
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and back brake pad ware indicater wires broken. light on dash.adv repair

  22. Pass126,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    126,330 miles
    Test number
    269360811000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail126,330 miles (+6,411)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,330 miles
    Test number
    716317001039
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass119,919 miles (+24,336)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    119,919 miles
    Test number
    343106400052
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f searbelt returnes with help

  25. Pass95,583 miles (+17,080)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,583 miles
    Test number
    262218109018
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake system warning light on

  26. Pass78,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,503 miles
    Test number
    590657608019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,503 miles (+17,387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,503 miles
    Test number
    981577308097
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass61,116 miles (+23,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,116 miles
    Test number
    420424127073
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass37,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,169 miles
    Test number
    991276626064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RNF

Does T5 RNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RNF is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RNF?
The MOT on T5 RNF is valid until 20 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 RNF done?
T5 RNF was recorded at 191,234 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 7,584 miles a year.
Has T5 RNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RNF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 RNF 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 RNF find?
T5 RNF passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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