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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 SERMOT history

T5 SER is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,123 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SER was last recorded at 112,123 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,768 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
2,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,123 miles
  • 2024 – 110,768 miles
  • 2023 – 110,153 miles
  • 2022 – 109,368 miles
  • 2021 – 108,670 miles
  • 2020 – 108,375 miles
  • 2019 – 107,633 miles
  • 2018 – 106,171 miles
  • 2017 – 105,542 miles
  • 2016 – 104,018 miles
  • 2015 – 103,113 miles
  • 2014 – 101,227 miles
  • 2013 – 99,679 miles
  • 2012 – 96,207 miles
  • 2011 – 93,463 miles
  • 2010 – 91,300 miles
  • 2009 – 77,944 miles
  • 2008 – 63,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,123 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,123 miles (+1,355)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,123 miles
    Test number
    517378627211
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass110,768 miles (+615)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,768 miles
    Test number
    164188739041
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass110,153 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,153 miles
    Test number
    844511429888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,368 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,368 miles
    Test number
    488180040081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,670 miles (+295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,670 miles
    Test number
    124351418489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass108,375 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    905956057105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,633 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,633 miles
    Test number
    648775311190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,171 miles (+629)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,171 miles
    Test number
    135764524399
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass105,542 miles (+1,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,542 miles
    Test number
    236227924540
    • AdvisoryCentral remove bob marley & flowers from divers view for road
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre get age cracking
  10. Pass104,018 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,018 miles
    Test number
    832261666013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,113 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,113 miles
    Test number
    155787965324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,104 miles (+1,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    126784730930
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass101,227 miles (+1,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,227 miles
    Test number
    139160354356
    • NoteVery small chip in windscreen
  14. Pass99,679 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,679 miles
    Test number
    998364443305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,207 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,207 miles
    Test number
    947507742379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,463 miles (+2,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,463 miles
    Test number
    657406651381
    • NoteBattery insecure
  17. Fail91,300 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    350982540329
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass91,300 miles (+13,356)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    942862240342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,944 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,944 miles
    Test number
    851864239387
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  20. Fail77,944 miles (+970)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,944 miles
    Test number
    623294039305
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs might be worn excessively
  21. Fail76,974 miles (+13,174)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,974 miles
    Test number
    382296309363
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs appear to very close to being excessively worn.
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall scrubbed (kerbing)
  22. Pass63,800 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,800 miles
    Test number
    533106938301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,570 miles4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,570 miles
    Test number
    301751138328
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T5 SER

Does T5 SER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SER is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 SER?
The MOT on T5 SER 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 SER done?
T5 SER was recorded at 112,123 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,849 miles a year.
Has T5 SER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SER has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on T5 SER 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 SER find?
T5 SER passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen.

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