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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T5 RUWMOT history

T5 RUW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 133,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
133,440 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RUW was last recorded at 133,440 miles on 21 May 2026, 2,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,865 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,575 miles
Average per year
7,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,440 miles
  • 2025 – 130,865 miles
  • 2024 – 127,048 miles
  • 2023 – 122,252 miles
  • 2022 – 113,029 miles
  • 2020 – 102,078 miles
  • 2019 – 97,446 miles
  • 2018 – 88,495 miles
  • 2017 – 74,168 miles
  • 2016 – 61,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,440 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,440 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    133,440 miles
    Test number
    737358167225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,865 miles (+3,817)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,865 miles
    Test number
    224561910778
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,048 miles (+4,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,048 miles
    Test number
    166602949265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass122,252 miles (+9,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,252 miles
    Test number
    996253471552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,029 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,029 miles
    Test number
    147297849076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,078 miles (+24)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,078 miles
    Test number
    893745250584
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail102,054 miles (+4,608)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,054 miles
    Test number
    386709173761
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,446 miles (+8,951)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,446 miles
    Test number
    362467831020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,495 miles (+14,327)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    964958564785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,168 miles
    Test number
    278370466755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,166 miles (+12,250)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,166 miles
    Test number
    138629661682
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm m/s 205/65/r16 van (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTow bar electric socket broken

  12. Pass61,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    837975493155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,916 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    460359045277
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail61,916 miles (+382)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    878845331320
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass61,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,534 miles
    Test number
    776246011543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RUW

Does T5 RUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RUW is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RUW?
The MOT on T5 RUW is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RUW done?
T5 RUW was recorded at 133,440 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 7,119 miles a year.
Has T5 RUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RUW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T5 RUW 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 RUW find?
T5 RUW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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