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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 RUAMOT history

T5 RUA is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
155,665 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T5 RUA was last recorded at 155,665 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,657 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,665 miles
  • 2025 – 153,959 miles
  • 2024 – 151,385 miles
  • 2023 – 149,360 miles
  • 2022 – 146,488 miles
  • 2021 – 142,797 miles
  • 2020 – 136,445 miles
  • 2019 – 124,449 miles
  • 2018 – 106,839 miles
  • 2017 – 92,419 miles
  • 2016 – 78,402 miles
  • 2015 – 68,970 miles
  • 2014 – 59,018 miles
  • 2013 – 49,449 miles
  • 2012 – 42,240 miles
  • 2011 – 32,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,665 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront suspension parts light corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension parts light corrosion
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySpare wheel corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,665 miles (+8)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,665 miles
    Test number
    373970976333
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension parts light corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts light corrosion
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySpare wheel corroded

  2. Fail155,657 miles (+1,698)8 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,657 miles
    Test number
    185556830904
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySpare wheel corroded

  3. Pass153,959 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,959 miles
    Test number
    321019998798
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroded

  4. Fail153,954 miles (+2,569)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,954 miles
    Test number
    685981733363
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass151,385 miles (+2,025)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,385 miles
    Test number
    202425809826
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  6. Pass149,360 miles (+2,872)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    793397714677
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass146,488 miles (+3,691)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,488 miles
    Test number
    495643649033
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass142,797 miles (+6,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,797 miles
    Test number
    415954675851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass136,445 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,445 miles
    Test number
    502636847993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,437 miles (+11,988)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,437 miles
    Test number
    401350413281
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass124,449 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,449 miles
    Test number
    141148600430
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel filler cap
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose

  12. Fail124,449 miles (+17,610)11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,449 miles
    Test number
    121962592801
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel filler cap
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose

  13. Pass106,839 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    130515685622
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail106,835 miles (+14,416)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,835 miles
    Test number
    446760898066
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass92,419 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,419 miles
    Test number
    752323176428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,414 miles (+14,012)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,414 miles
    Test number
    449343354465
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass78,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    246111530153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,402 miles (+9,432)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    764002454897
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass68,970 miles (+9,952)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,970 miles
    Test number
    569887845109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,018 miles (+9,569)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    368431044166
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Pass49,449 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    469266133112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,240 miles (+9,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,240 miles
    Test number
    526596232178
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outter edges

  23. Pass32,872 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,872 miles
    Test number
    387972031147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder body shields fitted

Questions about T5 RUA

Does T5 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 RUA expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 RUA?
The MOT on T5 RUA expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 RUA done?
T5 RUA was recorded at 155,665 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,978 miles a year.
Has T5 RUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RUA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 RUA 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 RUA find?
T5 RUA failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator incorrect colour; battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 8 more.

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