Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc
T5 SUOMOT history
T5 SUO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 268,209 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 268,209 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 15,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 SUO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 21 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 SUO was last recorded at 268,209 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 267,684 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 525 miles
- Average per year
- 15,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 268,209 miles
- 2025 – 267,684 miles
- 2024 – 266,148 miles
- 2023 – 263,838 miles
- 2022 – 263,722 miles
- 2020 – 249,753 miles
- 2019 – 246,313 miles
- 2018 – 234,141 miles
- 2017 – 226,377 miles
- 2016 – 206,146 miles
- 2015 – 184,815 miles
- 2014 – 148,660 miles
- 2013 – 113,243 miles
- 2012 – 85,973 miles
- 2011 – 60,804 miles
- 2010 – 18,915 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass268,209 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPark brake only just to standard
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass268,209 miles (+525)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 268,209 miles
- Test number
- 507406046464
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryPark brake only just to standard
Pass267,684 miles (+79)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 267,684 miles
- Test number
- 330445049479
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
Fail267,605 miles (+1,457)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,605 miles
- Test number
- 134164346756
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass266,148 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 266,148 miles
- Test number
- 371231321449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail266,090 miles (+2,252)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,090 miles
- Test number
- 185217109165
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass263,838 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 263,838 miles
- Test number
- 542438450962
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail263,835 miles (+113)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,835 miles
- Test number
- 871335922493
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass263,722 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 263,722 miles
- Test number
- 566793532273
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail263,722 miles (+13,969)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,722 miles
- Test number
- 246655199409
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass249,753 miles (+3,440)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 249,753 miles
- Test number
- 149824640620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass246,313 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 246,313 miles
- Test number
- 800629603057
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail246,313 miles (+12,172)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,313 miles
- Test number
- 235314155900
- MajorNearside Front Additional braking device inoperative (1.5 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected (1.1.19 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass234,141 miles (+7,764)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 234,141 miles
- Test number
- 428340654165
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Pass226,377 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 226,377 miles
- Test number
- 639244911852
- AdvisoryAdvise windscreen marks
Fail226,373 miles (+20,227)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,373 miles
- Test number
- 210668685026
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryAdvise windscreen marks
Pass206,146 miles (+21,331)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 206,146 miles
- Test number
- 743309808905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,815 miles (+94)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 184,815 miles
- Test number
- 513175652955
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play detected in steering system
Fail184,721 miles (+36,061)5 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,721 miles
- Test number
- 260958917335
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOs door mirror glass held in with tape
- AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOsr tyre tread cracked
- AdvisorySlight play detected in steering system
Pass148,660 miles (+35,417)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 148,660 miles
- Test number
- 389967344203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,243 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 113,243 miles
- Test number
- 757828193176
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated slightly
Fail113,243 miles (+27,270)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,243 miles
- Test number
- 459127593191
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated slightly
Pass85,973 miles (+455)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 85,973 miles
- Test number
- 738068692142
- NoteCentre exhaust silencer outer skin deteiorated slightly
Fail85,518 miles (+24,714)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,518 miles
- Test number
- 296202992144
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre exhaust silencer outer skin deteiorated slightly
Pass60,804 miles (+41,889)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 60,804 miles
- Test number
- 848446001278
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge
Pass18,915 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 18,915 miles
- Test number
- 781161300234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 18,905 miles
- Test number
- 481641840132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,905 miles (+46)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,905 miles
- Test number
- 721771540101
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fail18,859 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,859 miles
- Test number
- 180158180455
- FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about T5 SUO
- Does T5 SUO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SUO is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 SUO?
- The MOT on T5 SUO is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 SUO done?
- T5 SUO was recorded at 268,209 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 15,212 miles a year.
- Has T5 SUO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 SUO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 SUO 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 SUO find?
- T5 SUO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch, and 1 more.
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