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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 SWUMOT history

T5 SWU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
144,603 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SWU was last recorded at 144,603 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,001 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,602 miles
Average per year
6,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,603 miles
  • 2025 – 138,001 miles
  • 2024 – 130,060 miles
  • 2023 – 123,453 miles
  • 2022 – 118,053 miles
  • 2021 – 110,818 miles
  • 2020 – 107,468 miles
  • 2019 – 104,118 miles
  • 2018 – 103,192 miles
  • 2017 – 101,665 miles
  • 2016 – 96,965 miles
  • 2015 – 88,430 miles
  • 2014 – 82,850 miles
  • 2013 – 69,859 miles
  • 2012 – 57,104 miles
  • 2011 – 39,517 miles
  • 2009 – 34,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,603 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box skin separating
  • 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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,603 miles (+6,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    144,603 miles
    Test number
    395920446701
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box skin separating
    • 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))

  2. Pass138,001 miles (+7,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,001 miles
    Test number
    375785047817
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear n/s & o/s by flexi join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,060 miles (+6,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,060 miles
    Test number
    671784722183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (n/s & o/s by flexi) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,453 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,453 miles
    Test number
    881625329790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,053 miles (+7,235)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,053 miles
    Test number
    291412064205
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on ( pads OK )
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass110,818 miles (+3,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,818 miles
    Test number
    610283698706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass107,468 miles (+3,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,468 miles
    Test number
    240453113478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass104,118 miles (+926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    888435163400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,192 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,192 miles
    Test number
    722309625402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,665 miles
    Test number
    755617146806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,665 miles (+4,700)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,665 miles
    Test number
    180033619690
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass96,965 miles (+8,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,965 miles
    Test number
    938651571041
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass88,430 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,430 miles
    Test number
    258496275037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,850 miles (+12,991)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,850 miles
    Test number
    895353574081
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn out of shape
    • NoteRear exhaust box very corroded

  15. Pass69,859 miles (+12,755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    635578063072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,104 miles (+17,587)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    305481932003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,517 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,517 miles
    Test number
    835476401091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,974 miles
    Test number
    464434419357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 SWU

Does T5 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SWU is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 SWU?
The MOT on T5 SWU is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 SWU done?
T5 SWU was recorded at 144,603 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,479 miles a year.
Has T5 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SWU has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T5 SWU 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 SWU find?
T5 SWU passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust back box skin separating; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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