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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc

T5 TKUMOT history

T5 TKU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 189,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
189,941 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 TKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 TKU was last recorded at 189,941 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 4,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2017: 141,781 miles, lower than 145,232 miles on 19 Aug 2015.

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
185,198 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,743 miles
Average per year
4,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,941 miles
  • 2025 – 185,198 miles
  • 2024 – 182,718 miles
  • 2023 – 179,397 miles
  • 2022 – 175,043 miles
  • 2021 – 171,927 miles
  • 2020 – 165,366 miles
  • 2019 – 158,801 miles
  • 2018 – 152,367 miles
  • 2017 – 141,781 miles
  • 2015 – 145,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust system corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,941 miles (+4,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    189,941 miles
    Test number
    124274038492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  2. Pass185,198 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    185,198 miles
    Test number
    499633670050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  3. Fail185,196 miles (+388)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,196 miles
    Test number
    971901981441
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  4. Pass184,808 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    184,808 miles
    Test number
    848319657612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight outer wall damage no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder body fitted with plastic floor covers.
    • AdvisoryUnder body starting to corrode needs good oil spray to help

  5. Fail184,806 miles (+2,088)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,806 miles
    Test number
    100495290604
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight outer wall damage no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder body fitted with plastic floor covers.
    • AdvisoryUnder body starting to corrode needs good oil spray to help

  6. Pass182,718 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,718 miles
    Test number
    192673288785
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryPlastic floor covers fitted under body.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroding needs good oil spray

  7. Fail182,715 miles (+3,318)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,715 miles
    Test number
    332336729860
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroding needs good oil spray

  8. Pass179,397 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    179,397 miles
    Test number
    920428134953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under floor coverings fitted
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from egr pipe under bonnet

  9. Fail179,391 miles (+4,348)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,391 miles
    Test number
    598126900556
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under floor coverings fitted
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from egr pipe under bonnet

  10. Pass175,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,043 miles
    Test number
    642881063536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail175,043 miles (+3,116)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,043 miles
    Test number
    725866363941
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass171,927 miles (+6,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,927 miles
    Test number
    366422166637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass165,366 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    165,366 miles
    Test number
    956123657231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass158,801 miles (+6,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,801 miles
    Test number
    412742788878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass152,367 miles (+10,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    152,367 miles
    Test number
    618883502625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass141,781 miles (-3,451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,781 miles
    Test number
    906472301323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass145,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    145,232 miles
    Test number
    225318976412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 TKU

Does T5 TKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 TKU is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 TKU?
The MOT on T5 TKU is valid until 27 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 TKU done?
T5 TKU was recorded at 189,941 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,101 miles a year.
Has T5 TKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 TKU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 TKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 TKU find?
T5 TKU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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