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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc

T5 TGVMOT history

T5 TGV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
176,368 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 TGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 TGV was last recorded at 176,368 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 5,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2012: 13,248 miles, lower than 42,281 miles on 2 Sept 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,180 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,188 miles
Average per year
9,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,368 miles
  • 2024 – 171,180 miles
  • 2023 – 165,019 miles
  • 2022 – 159,329 miles
  • 2021 – 155,645 miles
  • 2020 – 151,471 miles
  • 2019 – 147,854 miles
  • 2018 – 133,521 miles
  • 2017 – 120,963 miles
  • 2016 – 106,596 miles
  • 2015 – 94,881 miles
  • 2014 – 78,855 miles
  • 2013 – 65,716 miles
  • 2012 – 52,740 miles
  • 2011 – 42,281 miles
  • 2010 – 33,938 miles
  • 2009 – 24,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,368 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,368 miles (+5,188)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,368 miles
    Test number
    907583234663
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass171,180 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    171,180 miles
    Test number
    528466740857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,019 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,019 miles
    Test number
    719614376196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,329 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,329 miles
    Test number
    242874833425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail159,328 miles (+3,683)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,328 miles
    Test number
    878471635513
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R17 103v XL M+S (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass155,645 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,645 miles
    Test number
    999202848050
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  7. Fail155,642 miles (+4,171)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,642 miles
    Test number
    565127884239
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  8. Pass151,471 miles (+3,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    151,471 miles
    Test number
    765190509606
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass147,854 miles (+14,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,854 miles
    Test number
    670989344479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass133,521 miles (+12,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,521 miles
    Test number
    225834061010
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes deteriorated with play.
  11. Pass120,963 miles (+14,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,963 miles
    Test number
    873262371519
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded.
  12. Pass106,596 miles (+11,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,596 miles
    Test number
    658444390069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass94,881 miles (+16,026)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,881 miles
    Test number
    519025201683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    395671754241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,852 miles (+13,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    885191954248
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  16. Pass65,716 miles (+12,976)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    616323353262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,740 miles
    Test number
    779174142206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,248 miles (-29,033)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,248 miles
    Test number
    817074642214
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass42,281 miles (+8,343)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    356125441292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,938 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,938 miles
    Test number
    973861870025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,084 miles
    Test number
    431070199086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 TGV

Does T5 TGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 TGV is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 TGV?
The MOT on T5 TGV is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 TGV done?
T5 TGV was recorded at 176,368 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 9,186 miles a year.
Has T5 TGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 TGV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 TGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 TGV find?
T5 TGV passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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