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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 RUOMOT history

T5 RUO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,308 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RUO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RUO was last recorded at 158,308 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,348 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,960 miles
Average per year
6,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,308 miles
  • 2025 – 156,348 miles
  • 2024 – 153,038 miles
  • 2023 – 150,111 miles
  • 2022 – 146,696 miles
  • 2021 – 142,511 miles
  • 2020 – 138,226 miles
  • 2019 – 134,643 miles
  • 2018 – 130,332 miles
  • 2017 – 124,333 miles
  • 2016 – 115,413 miles
  • 2015 – 108,454 miles
  • 2014 – 100,554 miles
  • 2013 – 94,199 miles
  • 2012 – 79,755 miles
  • 2011 – 68,522 miles
  • 2010 – 58,453 miles
  • 2009 – 49,048 miles
  • 2008 – 38,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,308 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,308 miles (+1,960)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,308 miles
    Test number
    662606929060
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass156,348 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,348 miles
    Test number
    908768652326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail156,342 miles (+3,304)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,342 miles
    Test number
    892318892080
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass153,038 miles (+2,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,038 miles
    Test number
    412271036516
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on the limits and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass150,111 miles (+3,415)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,111 miles
    Test number
    489640468142
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass146,696 miles (+4,185)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,696 miles
    Test number
    937929329492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass142,511 miles (+4,285)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,511 miles
    Test number
    388057255692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,226 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,226 miles
    Test number
    432471757923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,214 miles (+3,571)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,214 miles
    Test number
    839554196581
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,643 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,643 miles
    Test number
    741237733133
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail134,632 miles (+4,300)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,632 miles
    Test number
    517862861592
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass130,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,332 miles
    Test number
    820061600489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

  13. Fail130,326 miles (+5,993)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,326 miles
    Test number
    833936242419
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

  14. Pass124,333 miles (+8,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,333 miles
    Test number
    814260373253
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass115,413 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,413 miles
    Test number
    571624483943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    276979419529
    • 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)

  17. Fail108,454 miles (+7,900)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    926301308385
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass100,554 miles (+6,355)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,554 miles
    Test number
    166803094205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOsf seat worn

  19. Pass94,199 miles (+14,444)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,199 miles
    Test number
    635910263298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  20. Pass79,755 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,755 miles
    Test number
    375784882475
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box has corrosion

  21. Fail79,731 miles (+11,209)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,731 miles
    Test number
    217132182296
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box has corrosion

  22. Pass68,522 miles (+10,069)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,522 miles
    Test number
    727690951259
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar links have wear in joints
    • NoteCentre and rear section exhaust in poor condition
    • NoteN/s rear shock moist
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear brake pipes

  23. Pass58,453 miles (+9,405)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,453 miles
    Test number
    903039650289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,048 miles (+10,691)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,048 miles
    Test number
    321929079297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,357 miles
    Test number
    200556558299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RUO

Does T5 RUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RUO is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RUO?
The MOT on T5 RUO is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RUO done?
T5 RUO was recorded at 158,308 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,667 miles a year.
Has T5 RUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RUO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 RUO 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 RUO find?
T5 RUO passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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