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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 SUWMOT history

T5 SUW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,510 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SUW was last recorded at 146,510 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,499 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,510 miles
  • 2024 – 133,273 miles
  • 2023 – 122,200 miles
  • 2022 – 111,436 miles
  • 2021 – 100,910 miles
  • 2020 – 89,651 miles
  • 2019 – 85,226 miles
  • 2018 – 84,629 miles
  • 2017 – 82,240 miles
  • 2016 – 75,367 miles
  • 2015 – 67,743 miles
  • 2014 – 59,900 miles
  • 2013 – 51,149 miles
  • 2012 – 39,699 miles
  • 2011 – 27,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,510 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack below the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,510 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,510 miles
    Test number
    479049359697
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack below the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail146,499 miles (+13,226)2 major1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,499 miles
    Test number
    899839079398
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack below the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass133,273 miles (+156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,273 miles
    Test number
    486639608154
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail133,117 miles (+10,917)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,117 miles
    Test number
    892614855279
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass122,200 miles (+10,764)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,200 miles
    Test number
    894975561088
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass111,436 miles (+10,526)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,436 miles
    Test number
    175961887035
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,910 miles (+11,259)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,910 miles
    Test number
    499411719302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,651 miles
    Test number
    278848354896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,651 miles (+4,425)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,651 miles
    Test number
    193991483560
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass85,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    919145648487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,226 miles (+597)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    752221954317
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery poor condition

  12. Pass84,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,629 miles
    Test number
    625037140824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,629 miles (+2,389)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,629 miles
    Test number
    899737672174
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  14. Pass82,240 miles (+6,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,240 miles
    Test number
    269913932396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass75,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    952688522014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,367 miles (+7,624)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    925884058270
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass67,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    862192200615
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail67,743 miles (+7,843)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    402390186672
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass59,900 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,900 miles
    Test number
    565829624360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,149 miles (+11,450)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    516905423371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    346833162376
    • 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)

  22. Fail39,699 miles (+12,608)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    576853062381
    • Repaired at testCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  23. Pass27,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,091 miles
    Test number
    938160201343
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 SUW

Does T5 SUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SUW is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 SUW?
The MOT on T5 SUW is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 SUW done?
T5 SUW was recorded at 146,510 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 8,502 miles a year.
Has T5 SUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SUW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 SUW 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 SUW find?
T5 SUW passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack below the drivers view; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad, and 1 more.

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