Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 SBUMOT history

T5 SBU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
155,476 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,082 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T5 SBU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SBU
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
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SBU was last recorded at 155,476 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,375 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,101 miles
Average per year
2,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,476 miles
  • 2025 – 153,375 miles
  • 2024 – 152,010 miles
  • 2023 – 150,311 miles
  • 2021 – 146,928 miles
  • 2020 – 142,189 miles
  • 2019 – 139,562 miles
  • 2018 – 138,291 miles
  • 2017 – 134,927 miles
  • 2016 – 133,184 miles
  • 2015 – 131,351 miles
  • 2013 – 129,518 miles
  • 2012 – 126,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,476 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,476 miles (+2,101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    155,476 miles
    Test number
    164028649602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,375 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,375 miles
    Test number
    106034401274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,010 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    152,010 miles
    Test number
    273414437205
    • 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))

  4. Fail152,009 miles (+1,698)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,009 miles
    Test number
    725648613512
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  5. Pass150,311 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,311 miles
    Test number
    911698662411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,310 miles (+3,382)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,310 miles
    Test number
    625416036724
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,928 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,928 miles
    Test number
    643849313717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail146,927 miles (+8)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,927 miles
    Test number
    960440769548
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail146,919 miles (+4,730)1 dangerous13 major5 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,919 miles
    Test number
    214620456439
    • DangerousFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside reg lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass142,189 miles (+2,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,189 miles
    Test number
    150419018366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass139,562 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,562 miles
    Test number
    977162187699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,291 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,291 miles
    Test number
    663067694924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail138,286 miles (+3,359)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,286 miles
    Test number
    267534444186
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

  14. Pass134,927 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,927 miles
    Test number
    982640031667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,184 miles
    Test number
    665158353480
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail133,184 miles (+1,833)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,184 miles
    Test number
    372441761599
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass131,351 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,351 miles
    Test number
    345097205179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail131,351 miles (+1,833)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,351 miles
    Test number
    728497305140
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass129,518 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    129,518 miles
    Test number
    216338293270
    • 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)
    • NoteOsr and nsr coil spring lower seat rubbers distorted/ starting to split

  20. Fail129,518 miles (+2,731)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,518 miles
    Test number
    979188093293
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteOsr and nsr coil spring lower seat rubbers distorted/ starting to split

  21. Pass126,787 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    126,787 miles
    Test number
    385639842482
    • NoteTow electrics defective

Questions about T5 SBU

Does T5 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SBU is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 SBU?
The MOT on T5 SBU is valid until 17 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 SBU done?
T5 SBU was recorded at 155,476 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
Has T5 SBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SBU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 SBU 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 SBU find?
T5 SBU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T5S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.