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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 RPUMOT history

T5 RPU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 228,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
228,178 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RPU was last recorded at 228,178 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 17,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
210,760 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17,418 miles
Average per year
8,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,178 miles
  • 2025 – 210,760 miles
  • 2024 – 196,066 miles
  • 2023 – 183,803 miles
  • 2022 – 169,353 miles
  • 2021 – 156,567 miles
  • 2020 – 145,776 miles
  • 2019 – 140,449 miles
  • 2018 – 138,373 miles
  • 2017 – 135,777 miles
  • 2016 – 131,725 miles
  • 2015 – 127,740 miles
  • 2014 – 123,249 miles
  • 2013 – 117,940 miles
  • 2012 – 114,036 miles
  • 2011 – 110,039 miles
  • 2010 – 108,712 miles
  • 2009 – 99,116 miles
  • 2008 – 75,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,178 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a pin hole in it near clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes have slight corrosion.. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,178 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    228,178 miles
    Test number
    996080435624
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a pin hole in it near clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes have slight corrosion.. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail228,178 miles (+17,418)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,178 miles
    Test number
    301016246641
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a pin hole in it near clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes have slight corrosion.. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass210,760 miles (+14,694)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    210,760 miles
    Test number
    180342002060
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust silencers corroded heavily

  4. Pass196,066 miles (+12,263)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    196,066 miles
    Test number
    174925377025
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass183,803 miles (+14,450)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,803 miles
    Test number
    898617623134
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass169,353 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,353 miles
    Test number
    592578358996
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage offside and centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D - Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail169,353 miles (+12,786)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,353 miles
    Test number
    906273852978
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage offside and centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D - Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass156,567 miles (+10,791)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    156,567 miles
    Test number
    514694130241
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass145,776 miles (+5,327)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,776 miles
    Test number
    644645409752
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass140,449 miles (+2,076)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,449 miles
    Test number
    772140120545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  11. Pass138,373 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,373 miles
    Test number
    424219482895
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.
    • 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)

  12. Fail138,373 miles (+2,596)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,373 miles
    Test number
    974700003350
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.
    • 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)

  13. Pass135,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    135,777 miles
    Test number
    786319972316
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail135,777 miles (+4,052)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,777 miles
    Test number
    845642089802
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass131,725 miles (+3,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,725 miles
    Test number
    570204966050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass127,740 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,740 miles
    Test number
    199804885419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail127,740 miles (+4,491)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,740 miles
    Test number
    637774885094
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass123,249 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,249 miles
    Test number
    549600894018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,940 miles
    Test number
    517757173007
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail117,936 miles (+3,900)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,936 miles
    Test number
    818017873081
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass114,036 miles (+3,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    807117482046
    • 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)

  22. Pass110,039 miles (+1,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,039 miles
    Test number
    907114591094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass108,712 miles (+9,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,712 miles
    Test number
    634194670006
    • 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)

  24. Pass99,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    230030559043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail99,116 miles (+23,143)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    821330259027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass75,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,973 miles
    Test number
    673451358075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RPU

Does T5 RPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RPU is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RPU?
The MOT on T5 RPU is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RPU done?
T5 RPU was recorded at 228,178 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,171 miles a year.
Has T5 RPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RPU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 RPU 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 RPU find?
T5 RPU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole in it near clip; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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