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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,200 cc

T5 RSUMOT history

T5 RSU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
90,918 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RSU was last recorded at 90,918 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 3,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2009: 234,880 miles, lower than 271,736 miles on 8 Oct 2008.
  • 3 Feb 2016: 74,901 miles, lower than 338,620 miles on 14 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,818 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,918 miles
  • 2021 – 87,818 miles
  • 2020 – 86,742 miles
  • 2019 – 86,117 miles
  • 2018 – 85,136 miles
  • 2017 – 82,194 miles
  • 2016 – 74,992 miles
  • 2014 – 338,620 miles
  • 2013 – 320,811 miles
  • 2012 – 301,949 miles
  • 2011 – 282,134 miles
  • 2010 – 259,276 miles
  • 2009 – 234,880 miles
  • 2008 – 271,736 miles
  • 2007 – 206,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,918 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,918 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,918 miles
    Test number
    470262263439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,818 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,818 miles
    Test number
    198473227089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,742 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,742 miles
    Test number
    398261356092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,117 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,117 miles
    Test number
    753355727237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,136 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,136 miles
    Test number
    839256053742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,194 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,194 miles
    Test number
    116519738867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,992 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    120031446773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,901 miles (-263,719)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    947491672751
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective insecure (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass338,620 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    338,620 miles
    Test number
    445347184262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail338,620 miles (+17,809)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    338,620 miles
    Test number
    558187384296
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass320,811 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    320,811 miles
    Test number
    157613303386
    • NoteCondition of rear box

  12. Fail320,805 miles (+18,856)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,805 miles
    Test number
    849573403379
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCondition of rear box

  13. Pass301,949 miles (+319)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    301,949 miles
    Test number
    676244112331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteN/s/r lense cracked

  14. Fail301,630 miles (+19,496)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,630 miles
    Test number
    155607102319
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteN/s/r lense cracked

  15. Pass282,134 miles (+22,858)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    282,134 miles
    Test number
    927340301302
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edge

  16. Pass259,276 miles (+24,396)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    259,276 miles
    Test number
    234457000324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass234,880 miles (-36,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    234,880 miles
    Test number
    703296489220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass271,736 miles (+64,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    271,736 miles
    Test number
    640402788267
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass206,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    206,851 miles
    Test number
    871348887255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RSU

Does T5 RSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 RSU expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 RSU?
The MOT on T5 RSU expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 RSU done?
T5 RSU was recorded at 90,918 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023.
Has T5 RSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RSU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on T5 RSU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 RSU find?
T5 RSU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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