
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T5 UBGMOT history
T5 UBG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 189,883 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 189,883 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,763 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 UBG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 UBG was last recorded at 189,883 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,882 miles · 12 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,763 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,883 miles
- 2024 – 184,899 miles
- 2023 – 177,309 miles
- 2022 – 169,385 miles
- 2021 – 166,963 miles
- 2018 – 161,511 miles
- 2017 – 145,742 miles
- 2016 – 125,934 miles
- 2015 – 106,957 miles
- 2014 – 88,576 miles
- 2013 – 71,306 miles
- 2012 – 54,748 miles
- 2011 – 41,055 miles
- 2010 – 27,581 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryEml on vehicle pre 2008Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Coolant leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,883 miles (+1)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 189,883 miles
- Test number
- 922447593308
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEml on vehicle pre 2008
Fail189,882 miles (+4,983)7 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,882 miles
- Test number
- 375864604034
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 205/65x16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEml on vehicle pre 2008
Pass184,899 miles (+60)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 184,899 miles
- Test number
- 112176290519
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail184,839 miles (+7,530)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,839 miles
- Test number
- 730575315918
- MajorNearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,309 miles (+107)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 177,309 miles
- Test number
- 784802284409
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail177,202 miles (+7,817)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,202 miles
- Test number
- 232835198014
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,385 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 169,385 miles
- Test number
- 183195230084
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear of van boarded out
Fail169,369 miles (+2,406)2 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,369 miles
- Test number
- 652281881016
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear of van boarded out
Pass166,963 miles (+19)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 166,963 miles
- Test number
- 979120710659
- MinorOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail166,944 miles (+5,433)1 dangerous3 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,944 miles
- Test number
- 234857226856
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,511 miles (+15,769)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 161,511 miles
- Test number
- 562011841277
- 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))
Pass145,742 miles (+19,808)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 145,742 miles
- Test number
- 809583905591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,934 miles (+18,977)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 125,934 miles
- Test number
- 824102095409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,957 miles (+18,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 106,957 miles
- Test number
- 149976916884
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass88,576 miles (+17,270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 88,576 miles
- Test number
- 697635914345
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass71,306 miles (+16,558)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 71,306 miles
- Test number
- 129454623398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,748 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 54,748 miles
- Test number
- 177137402338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,741 miles (+13,686)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,741 miles
- Test number
- 699953102396
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass41,055 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 41,055 miles
- Test number
- 477701511335
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail41,051 miles (+13,470)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,051 miles
- Test number
- 757511811327
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass27,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 27,581 miles
- Test number
- 153598380275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 UBG
- Does T5 UBG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UBG is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 UBG?
- The MOT on T5 UBG is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 UBG done?
- T5 UBG was recorded at 189,883 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 10,763 miles a year.
- Has T5 UBG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 UBG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 UBG 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 UBG find?
- T5 UBG passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.
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