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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T5 TCUMOT history

T5 TCU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 171,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,986 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 TCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 TCU was last recorded at 171,986 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2015: 35,190 miles, lower than 174,335 miles on 22 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,837 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,986 miles
  • 2025 – 166,694 miles
  • 2024 – 157,447 miles
  • 2023 – 151,211 miles
  • 2021 – 146,343 miles
  • 2020 – 141,419 miles
  • 2019 – 136,842 miles
  • 2018 – 132,675 miles
  • 2017 – 128,313 miles
  • 2016 – 125,039 miles
  • 2015 – 35,190 miles
  • 2013 – 174,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,986 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,986 miles (+149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,986 miles
    Test number
    838739229728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Fail171,837 miles (+5,143)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,837 miles
    Test number
    169563118581
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass166,694 miles (+9,247)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    166,694 miles
    Test number
    648979135929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,447 miles (+6,236)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,447 miles
    Test number
    510129695451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass151,211 miles (+4,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,211 miles
    Test number
    161152184410
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,343 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,343 miles
    Test number
    699193248922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,419 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,419 miles
    Test number
    231893246747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,842 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,842 miles
    Test number
    375160363257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,675 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,675 miles
    Test number
    161374423003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,313 miles (+3,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,313 miles
    Test number
    967817109693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s/f/ and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner

  11. Pass125,039 miles (+195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,039 miles
    Test number
    803702680806
    • AdvisoryProtective coating peeling on brake pipes across rear trailing arms.
    • AdvisorySlight noise on offside drive shaft centre bearing.
    • AdvisorySmall hole in nearside front anti-roll bar link top gaiter.

  12. Fail124,844 miles (+89,654)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,844 miles
    Test number
    399765573691
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge

  13. Pass35,190 miles (-139,145)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,190 miles
    Test number
    919645905099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass174,335 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    174,335 miles
    Test number
    807285893206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

Questions about T5 TCU

Does T5 TCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 TCU is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 TCU?
The MOT on T5 TCU is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 TCU done?
T5 TCU was recorded at 171,986 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
Has T5 TCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 TCU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 TCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 TCU find?
T5 TCU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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