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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 SFEMOT history

T5 SFE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 208,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
208,826 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SFE was last recorded at 208,826 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,307 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,519 miles
Average per year
7,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 208,826 miles
  • 2024 – 203,307 miles
  • 2023 – 198,138 miles
  • 2022 – 191,766 miles
  • 2021 – 186,513 miles
  • 2020 – 182,035 miles
  • 2019 – 178,393 miles
  • 2018 – 174,196 miles
  • 2017 – 171,894 miles
  • 2016 – 165,902 miles
  • 2015 – 160,736 miles
  • 2014 – 153,463 miles
  • 2013 – 145,680 miles
  • 2012 – 137,842 miles
  • 2011 – 130,367 miles
  • 2010 – 124,498 miles
  • 2009 – 115,142 miles
  • 2008 – 95,174 miles
  • 2007 – 68,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,826 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,826 miles (+5,519)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    208,826 miles
    Test number
    328917854531
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass203,307 miles (+5,169)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    203,307 miles
    Test number
    593762436700
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass198,138 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    198,138 miles
    Test number
    768716654532
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail198,138 miles (+6,372)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,138 miles
    Test number
    470294505299
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass191,766 miles (+5,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    191,766 miles
    Test number
    201561964477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass186,513 miles (+4,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    186,513 miles
    Test number
    655205741285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension joints

  7. Pass182,035 miles (+3,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    182,035 miles
    Test number
    700164100371
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass178,393 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    178,393 miles
    Test number
    695222598576
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Fail178,382 miles (+1,139)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,382 miles
    Test number
    496406675502
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass177,243 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,243 miles
    Test number
    306778662140
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on nearside front brake

  11. Fail177,243 miles (+3,047)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,243 miles
    Test number
    790173307960
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on nearside front brake

  12. Pass174,196 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    174,196 miles
    Test number
    873037050238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass171,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    171,894 miles
    Test number
    766055294549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail171,894 miles (+5,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,894 miles
    Test number
    589560260722
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass165,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    165,902 miles
    Test number
    205402924501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail165,902 miles (+5,166)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,902 miles
    Test number
    785406170444
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre is the wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass160,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    160,736 miles
    Test number
    125379745092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail160,736 miles (+7,273)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,736 miles
    Test number
    918658745021
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass153,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,463 miles
    Test number
    985770924005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail153,463 miles (+7,783)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,463 miles
    Test number
    179080624016
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass145,680 miles (+7,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    145,680 miles
    Test number
    905043643026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass137,842 miles (+7,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,842 miles
    Test number
    945439112066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass130,367 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    586518231063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass124,498 miles (+9,356)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    124,498 miles
    Test number
    711518640045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass115,142 miles (+19,968)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    115,142 miles
    Test number
    613794129042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass95,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,174 miles
    Test number
    700644618084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail95,174 miles (+26,539)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,174 miles
    Test number
    404414818062
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass68,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    541920817061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail68,635 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    822450517057
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about T5 SFE

Does T5 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SFE is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 SFE?
The MOT on T5 SFE is valid until 3 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 SFE done?
T5 SFE was recorded at 208,826 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,432 miles a year.
Has T5 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SFE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 SFE 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 SFE find?
T5 SFE passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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