Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T5 SYNMOT history
T5 SYN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,582 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 167,582 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,380 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 SYN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Feb 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 SYN was last recorded at 167,582 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 167,468 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 114 miles
- Average per year
- 5,380 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,582 miles
- 2025 – 166,063 miles
- 2024 – 165,833 miles
- 2022 – 163,590 miles
- 2021 – 160,085 miles
- 2020 – 159,254 miles
- 2019 – 155,304 miles
- 2018 – 150,003 miles
- 2017 – 145,357 miles
- 2016 – 140,922 miles
- 2015 – 136,999 miles
- 2014 – 132,590 miles
- 2013 – 128,119 miles
- 2012 – 123,091 miles
- 2011 – 105,417 miles
- 2010 – 84,793 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,582 miles
- AdvisoryAll suspension component corroded but not seriously weakenedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryExhaust system deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,582 miles (+114)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 167,582 miles
- Test number
- 420548270736
- AdvisoryAll suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
Fail167,468 miles (+1,405)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,468 miles
- Test number
- 749013022972
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
Pass166,063 miles (+230)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 166,063 miles
- Test number
- 739299861200
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass165,833 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 165,833 miles
- Test number
- 555584772444
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Fail165,832 miles (+2,242)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,832 miles
- Test number
- 308441956451
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass163,590 miles (+3,505)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 163,590 miles
- Test number
- 300631870868
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Pass160,085 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 160,085 miles
- Test number
- 237511731581
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
Fail160,082 miles (+828)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,082 miles
- Test number
- 447325915444
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
Pass159,254 miles (+3,950)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 159,254 miles
- Test number
- 687665151953
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition
Pass155,304 miles (+5,301)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 155,304 miles
- Test number
- 645063792594
- AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar drop link gaitors deteriated
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass150,003 miles (+4,646)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 150,003 miles
- Test number
- 430581761193
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treds feathered
- AdvisoryFront Brake discs heavily worn
Pass145,357 miles (+4,435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 145,357 miles
- Test number
- 411938788201
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass140,922 miles (+3,923)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 140,922 miles
- Test number
- 365109522159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,999 miles (+4,409)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 136,999 miles
- Test number
- 981192599083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,590 miles (+4,471)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 132,590 miles
- Test number
- 925925494269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,119 miles (+5,028)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 128,119 miles
- Test number
- 716305993243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,091 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,091 miles
- Test number
- 638197392288
- Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Pass123,091 miles (+17,674)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 123,091 miles
- Test number
- 717177992242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,417 miles (+20,624)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 105,417 miles
- Test number
- 577593441287
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass84,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 84,793 miles
- Test number
- 151405140241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,793 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,793 miles
- Test number
- 200604240268
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T5 SYN
- Does T5 SYN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SYN is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 SYN?
- The MOT on T5 SYN is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 SYN done?
- T5 SYN was recorded at 167,582 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,380 miles a year.
- Has T5 SYN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 SYN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 SYN 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 SYN find?
- T5 SYN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: all suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 1 more.
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