Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 SWOMOT history
T5 SWO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,095 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 114,095 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,678 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 SWO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 SWO was last recorded at 114,095 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 113,372 miles · 24 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 723 miles
- Average per year
- 3,678 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,095 miles
- 2024 – 113,372 miles
- 2023 – 111,546 miles
- 2022 – 106,972 miles
- 2021 – 100,031 miles
- 2020 – 96,209 miles
- 2019 – 91,787 miles
- 2018 – 88,527 miles
- 2017 – 86,013 miles
- 2016 – 82,627 miles
- 2015 – 79,956 miles
- 2014 – 76,394 miles
- 2013 – 72,117 miles
- 2012 – 70,926 miles
- 2011 – 65,205 miles
- 2010 – 62,690 miles
- 2009 – 57,776 miles
- 2008 – 53,076 miles
- 2007 – 46,361 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,095 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose middle and rear exhaust box outer skins corroded / worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front rear section of the front lower row seat bolt appears to be incorrectly or not fully fitted but seat base is fully secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,095 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 114,095 miles
- Test number
- 780340734374
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose middle and rear exhaust box outer skins corroded / worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front rear section of the front lower row seat bolt appears to be incorrectly or not fully fitted but seat base is fully secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,093 miles (+721)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,093 miles
- Test number
- 749887308916
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose middle and rear exhaust box outer skins corroded / worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front rear section of the front lower row seat bolt appears to be incorrectly or not fully fitted but seat base is fully secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,372 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 113,372 miles
- Test number
- 400444661366
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight knocking / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front warning indicator wire / plug broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight knocking / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded / outer skin
Fail113,372 miles (+1,826)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,372 miles
- Test number
- 407222504686
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight knocking / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front warning indicator wire / plug broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight knocking / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded / outer skin
Pass111,546 miles (+4,574)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,546 miles
- Test number
- 163760550915
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,972 miles (+6,941)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 106,972 miles
- Test number
- 517798706419
- 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))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySome corrosion to exhaust system
Pass100,031 miles (+3,822)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 100,031 miles
- Test number
- 660941566928
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,209 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 96,209 miles
- Test number
- 380961747973
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,209 miles (+4,422)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,209 miles
- Test number
- 418499050219
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,787 miles
- Test number
- 438330272682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,787 miles (+3,260)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,787 miles
- Test number
- 302034104849
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,527 miles (+2,514)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 88,527 miles
- Test number
- 601893430822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,013 miles (+3,386)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 86,013 miles
- Test number
- 816765638097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,627 miles (+2,671)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 82,627 miles
- Test number
- 449289785891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,956 miles (+3,562)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 79,956 miles
- Test number
- 507322445158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,394 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 76,394 miles
- Test number
- 289098244413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,339 miles (+4,222)2 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,339 miles
- Test number
- 467146444154
- DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass72,117 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 72,117 miles
- Test number
- 737743613104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,117 miles (+1,191)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,117 miles
- Test number
- 929948203147
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass70,926 miles (+5,721)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 70,926 miles
- Test number
- 568761412183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,205 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 65,205 miles
- Test number
- 108831811179
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Fail65,194 miles (+2,504)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,194 miles
- Test number
- 397469901143
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Pass62,690 miles (+4,914)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 62,690 miles
- Test number
- 362729190054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,776 miles (+4,700)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 57,776 miles
- Test number
- 420199219126
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,076 miles (+6,715)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 53,076 miles
- Test number
- 573073128127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass46,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 46,361 miles
- Test number
- 442795737121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 SWO
- Does T5 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T5 SWO expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T5 SWO?
- The MOT on T5 SWO expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T5 SWO done?
- T5 SWO was recorded at 114,095 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
- Has T5 SWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 SWO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 SWO 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 SWO find?
- T5 SWO passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust silencer slightly loose middle and rear exhaust box outer skins corroded / worn; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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