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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 TWMMOT history

T5 TWM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 220,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
220,220 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 TWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 TWM was last recorded at 220,220 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,207 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
8,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,220 miles
  • 2025 – 217,701 miles
  • 2024 – 215,434 miles
  • 2023 – 212,509 miles
  • 2022 – 207,937 miles
  • 2020 – 192,837 miles
  • 2019 – 179,931 miles
  • 2018 – 165,925 miles
  • 2016 – 158,359 miles
  • 2015 – 146,126 miles
  • 2014 – 133,248 miles
  • 2013 – 121,291 miles
  • 2012 – 112,540 miles
  • 2011 – 104,494 miles
  • 2010 – 96,296 miles
  • 2009 – 79,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,220 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,220 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    220,220 miles
    Test number
    789116590305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail220,207 miles (+2,506)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,207 miles
    Test number
    898594579404
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass217,701 miles (+2,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    217,701 miles
    Test number
    420548548833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass215,434 miles (+2,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    215,434 miles
    Test number
    292895142420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass212,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    212,509 miles
    Test number
    256873350005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail212,509 miles (+4,572)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,509 miles
    Test number
    130202132114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fit bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass207,937 miles (+15,100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    207,937 miles
    Test number
    880639498890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass192,837 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    192,837 miles
    Test number
    547016063451
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail192,833 miles (+12,902)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,833 miles
    Test number
    757947627497
    • MajorBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected unable to operate properly (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass179,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,931 miles
    Test number
    731532409598
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail179,931 miles (+14,006)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,931 miles
    Test number
    343922112773
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass165,925 miles (+17)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    165,925 miles
    Test number
    605930441363
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail165,908 miles (+7,549)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,908 miles
    Test number
    131061334855
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass158,359 miles (+12,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    158,359 miles
    Test number
    631716484330
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass146,126 miles (+12,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    146,126 miles
    Test number
    825210615282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass133,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    133,248 miles
    Test number
    435602044125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail133,248 miles (+11,957)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,248 miles
    Test number
    559654134149
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass121,291 miles (+8,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    121,291 miles
    Test number
    139473423114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass112,540 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,540 miles
    Test number
    877916782014
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked

  20. Fail112,540 miles (+8,046)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,540 miles
    Test number
    937706482082
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked

  21. Pass104,494 miles (+8,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,494 miles
    Test number
    727257181026
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass96,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    574969580012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail96,296 miles (+16,994)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    864029980039
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass79,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    924277989069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 TWM

Does T5 TWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 TWM is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 TWM?
The MOT on T5 TWM is valid until 15 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 TWM done?
T5 TWM was recorded at 220,220 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,323 miles a year.
Has T5 TWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 TWM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 TWM 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 TWM find?
T5 TWM passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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