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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass189,883 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass145,742 miles (+19,808)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,742 miles
    Test number
    809583905591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,934 miles (+18,977)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,934 miles
    Test number
    824102095409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass71,306 miles (+16,558)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,306 miles
    Test number
    129454623398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,748 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,748 miles
    Test number
    177137402338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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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