Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
T5 SBOMOT history
T5 SBO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 196,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 196,408 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 SBO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Nov 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 SBO was last recorded at 196,408 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 189,673 miles · 23 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,735 miles
- Average per year
- 8,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 196,408 miles
- 2024 – 189,673 miles
- 2023 – 181,194 miles
- 2022 – 173,969 miles
- 2021 – 165,512 miles
- 2020 – 157,867 miles
- 2019 – 149,569 miles
- 2018 – 139,151 miles
- 2017 – 128,228 miles
- 2016 – 119,147 miles
- 2015 – 110,110 miles
- 2014 – 99,269 miles
- 2013 – 92,566 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,408 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,408 miles (+6,735)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 196,408 miles
- Test number
- 633436736746
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass189,673 miles (+35)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 189,673 miles
- Test number
- 366215094332
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail189,638 miles (+8,444)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,638 miles
- Test number
- 556682876784
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass181,194 miles (+7,225)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 181,194 miles
- Test number
- 781424475725
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass173,969 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 173,969 miles
- Test number
- 254908167233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,809 miles (+8,297)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,809 miles
- Test number
- 404420227890
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
Pass165,512 miles (+7,645)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 165,512 miles
- Test number
- 145687910968
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,867 miles (+8,298)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 157,867 miles
- Test number
- 254383506734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,569 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 149,569 miles
- Test number
- 532859182773
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail149,540 miles (+10,389)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,540 miles
- Test number
- 237747998657
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,151 miles (+10,923)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 139,151 miles
- Test number
- 371245120043
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres castling on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass128,228 miles (+9,081)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 128,228 miles
- Test number
- 848034378841
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust box skin coming away
Pass119,147 miles (+9,037)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 119,147 miles
- Test number
- 141216307856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass110,110 miles (+10,841)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 110,110 miles
- Test number
- 890489342320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,269 miles (+6,703)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 99,269 miles
- Test number
- 565886234373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 92,566 miles
- Test number
- 829238833372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,566 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,566 miles
- Test number
- 568084133325
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T5 SBO
- Does T5 SBO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SBO is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 SBO?
- The MOT on T5 SBO is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 SBO done?
- T5 SBO was recorded at 196,408 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,652 miles a year.
- Has T5 SBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 SBO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 SBO 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 SBO find?
- T5 SBO passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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