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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 THMMOT history

T5 THM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 274,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
274,083 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 THM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 THM was last recorded at 274,083 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 6,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,797 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,286 miles
Average per year
11,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 274,083 miles
  • 2025 – 267,797 miles
  • 2024 – 260,689 miles
  • 2023 – 254,612 miles
  • 2022 – 249,470 miles
  • 2021 – 246,630 miles
  • 2020 – 244,663 miles
  • 2019 – 244,592 miles
  • 2017 – 226,110 miles
  • 2016 – 210,057 miles
  • 2015 – 194,347 miles
  • 2014 – 170,177 miles
  • 2013 – 154,240 miles
  • 2012 – 133,713 miles
  • 2011 – 118,100 miles
  • 2010 – 95,912 miles
  • 2009 – 78,067 miles
  • 2007 – 51,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,083 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very close on inner edge

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Rear doors difficult to open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,083 miles (+6,286)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    274,083 miles
    Test number
    572496670145
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very close on inner edge

  2. Pass267,797 miles (+7,108)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    267,797 miles
    Test number
    689330132670
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip low centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on inner edges

  3. Pass260,689 miles (+6,077)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    260,689 miles
    Test number
    850199975858
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass254,612 miles (+5,142)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    254,612 miles
    Test number
    269554347559
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass249,470 miles (+2,840)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    249,470 miles
    Test number
    727867896307
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass246,630 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    246,630 miles
    Test number
    171364397632
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryChip in Windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low

  7. Fail246,623 miles (+1,960)11 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,623 miles
    Test number
    199906956518
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose fitted wrong side of link bar
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear silencer casings deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass244,663 miles (+71)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    244,663 miles
    Test number
    588747237274
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass244,592 miles (+18,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    244,592 miles
    Test number
    792237372543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass226,110 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    226,110 miles
    Test number
    494714445347
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear doors difficult to open

  11. Fail226,108 miles (+16,051)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,108 miles
    Test number
    590835767259
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both track control arm Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both & don't seem to want to adjust (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear doors difficult to open

  12. Pass210,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    210,057 miles
    Test number
    894981609615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail210,057 miles (+15,710)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,057 miles
    Test number
    710332112055
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass194,347 miles (+798)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    194,347 miles
    Test number
    587969195047
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play in both front inner drum sticks

  15. Fail193,549 miles (+23,372)4 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,549 miles
    Test number
    138057485058
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteNearside door mirror taped

  16. Pass170,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    170,177 miles
    Test number
    196678594447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail170,177 miles (+15,937)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,177 miles
    Test number
    547098994032
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass154,240 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    154,240 miles
    Test number
    515323193084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteCentre exhaust box deteriorated

  19. Fail154,240 miles (+20,527)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,240 miles
    Test number
    475996483047
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteCentre exhaust box deteriorated

  20. Pass133,713 miles (+15,613)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    133,713 miles
    Test number
    289645462059
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres age cracking and have cuts
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on (n/s/f disconnected)
    • NoteSkin of center exhaust poor

  21. Pass118,100 miles (+290)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    118,100 miles
    Test number
    235378191061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteAll tyres have some cuts
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NotePad warning light on
    • NotePlay in nsf inner arb saddle bush
    • NoteSome under trays fitted
    • NoteStone chips and scratches to windscreen

  22. Fail117,810 miles (+21,898)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,810 miles
    Test number
    965761691046
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteAll tyres have some cuts
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NotePad warning light on
    • NotePlay in nsf inner arb saddle bush
    • NoteSome under trays fitted
    • NoteStone chips and scratches to windscreen

  23. Pass95,912 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    903988740099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteMovement in rear suspension arm bushes
    • NoteN/s wiper fitted incorrectly but is still clearing screen
    • NoteWet conditions

  24. Fail95,912 miles (+17,845)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    183837840499
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteMovement in rear suspension arm bushes
    • NoteN/s wiper fitted incorrectly but is still clearing screen
    • NoteWet conditions

  25. Pass78,067 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,067 miles
    Test number
    322544489027
    • NoteAdvance sideways movemeent in both front anti roll bar saddle rubbers may need attention soon
    • NoteLarge stone chip in windscreen
    • NoteSat nav and paper holder removed for test
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  26. Fail78,067 miles (+26,205)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,067 miles
    Test number
    511493089000
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvance sideways movemeent in both front anti roll bar saddle rubbers may need attention soon
    • NoteLarge stone chip in windscreen
    • NoteSat nav and paper holder removed for test
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  27. Pass51,862 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,862 miles
    Test number
    223164447326
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads getting low
    • NoteAdvise small stone chip in windscreen zone A

Questions about T5 THM

Does T5 THM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 THM is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 THM?
The MOT on T5 THM is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 THM done?
T5 THM was recorded at 274,083 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 11,947 miles a year.
Has T5 THM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 THM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 THM 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 THM find?
T5 THM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; both rear tyres very close on inner edge.

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