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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T5 SDLMOT history

T5 SDL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 107,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,539 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SDL was last recorded at 107,539 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,444 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,095 miles
Average per year
5,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,539 miles
  • 2025 – 103,444 miles
  • 2024 – 98,971 miles
  • 2023 – 93,557 miles
  • 2022 – 88,148 miles
  • 2021 – 80,461 miles
  • 2020 – 73,338 miles
  • 2019 – 67,352 miles
  • 2018 – 60,830 miles
  • 2017 – 54,618 miles
  • 2016 – 48,889 miles
  • 2015 – 43,708 miles
  • 2014 – 39,877 miles
  • 2013 – 32,644 miles
  • 2012 – 25,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,539 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front disc slightly lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,539 miles (+4,095)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,539 miles
    Test number
    509735489125
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,444 miles (+4,473)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,444 miles
    Test number
    279796680158
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low

  3. Pass98,971 miles (+5,414)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,971 miles
    Test number
    795488788093
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,557 miles (+92)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,557 miles
    Test number
    839921898070
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront disc slightly lipped

  5. Fail93,465 miles (+5,317)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,465 miles
    Test number
    483479672604
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront disc slightly lipped

  6. Pass88,148 miles (+7,687)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,148 miles
    Test number
    203777295570
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,461 miles (+7,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,461 miles
    Test number
    977905252923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,338 miles (+5,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    132544092057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,352 miles (+6,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,352 miles
    Test number
    748423944041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,830 miles (+6,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,830 miles
    Test number
    788038367037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass54,618 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,618 miles
    Test number
    501108235087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,889 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,889 miles
    Test number
    290443695824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,708 miles (+3,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,708 miles
    Test number
    105406765053
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass39,877 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    217874474011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail39,772 miles (+7,128)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,772 miles
    Test number
    189357764062
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass32,644 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,644 miles
    Test number
    869148063001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,454 miles
    Test number
    689470872045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 SDL

Does T5 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SDL is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 SDL?
The MOT on T5 SDL is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 SDL done?
T5 SDL was recorded at 107,539 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,878 miles a year.
Has T5 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SDL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 SDL 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 SDL find?
T5 SDL passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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