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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T5 RUGMOT history

T5 RUG is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
156,679 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RUG was last recorded at 156,679 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 3,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,473 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,206 miles
Average per year
9,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,679 miles
  • 2024 – 153,473 miles
  • 2023 – 136,101 miles
  • 2022 – 115,607 miles
  • 2021 – 108,304 miles
  • 2020 – 99,753 miles
  • 2019 – 91,211 miles
  • 2018 – 85,362 miles
  • 2017 – 76,141 miles
  • 2016 – 64,832 miles
  • 2015 – 58,861 miles
  • 2013 – 38,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,679 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFactory fitted covers fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,679 miles
    Test number
    389824017622
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted covers fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle

  2. Fail156,678 miles (+3,205)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,678 miles
    Test number
    955152756849
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted covers fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle

  3. Pass153,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,473 miles
    Test number
    429869560728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail153,473 miles (+17,372)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,473 miles
    Test number
    252408803330
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working both sides no fluid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass136,101 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,101 miles
    Test number
    497027171972
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail136,101 miles (+20,494)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,101 miles
    Test number
    149187014968
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass115,607 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,607 miles
    Test number
    629294850816
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCam belt due replacement ?
    • AdvisorySmall cut in n/s front tyre sidewall and tyre worn near wear bands
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail115,607 miles (+7,303)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,607 miles
    Test number
    296492549790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCam belt due replacement ?
    • AdvisorySmall cut in n/s front tyre sidewall and tyre worn near wear bands
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass108,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,304 miles
    Test number
    138721991814
    • 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))

  10. Fail108,303 miles (+8,550)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,303 miles
    Test number
    376048996202
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass99,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    411391257878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail99,753 miles (+8,542)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    560065636531
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass91,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    401281108803
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail91,211 miles (+5,849)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    736840393793
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass85,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,362 miles
    Test number
    196070885330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,362 miles (+9,221)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,362 miles
    Test number
    247505402023
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Day time running light not working

  17. Pass76,141 miles (+11,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,141 miles
    Test number
    633276251902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,832 miles (+5,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,832 miles
    Test number
    208044528218
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre tread wearing low

  19. Pass58,861 miles (+20,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    112097688240
    • AdvisoryOsf seatbelt fraying
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  20. Pass38,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,396 miles
    Test number
    325629363250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,396 miles2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,396 miles
    Test number
    508527763221
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about T5 RUG

Does T5 RUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RUG is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 RUG?
The MOT on T5 RUG is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RUG done?
T5 RUG was recorded at 156,679 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 9,810 miles a year.
Has T5 RUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RUG has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 RUG 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 RUG find?
T5 RUG passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: factory fitted covers fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle.

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