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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 UBJMOT history

T5 UBJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
156,339 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UBJ was last recorded at 156,339 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,102 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,237 miles
Average per year
5,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,339 miles
  • 2025 – 153,102 miles
  • 2024 – 149,902 miles
  • 2023 – 144,568 miles
  • 2022 – 139,112 miles
  • 2021 – 134,409 miles
  • 2020 – 128,315 miles
  • 2019 – 123,619 miles
  • 2018 – 116,674 miles
  • 2017 – 110,181 miles
  • 2016 – 104,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,339 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Steering system slightly rough

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,339 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    156,339 miles
    Test number
    169301964254
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,339 miles (+3,237)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,339 miles
    Test number
    590064736523
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,102 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,102 miles
    Test number
    989726518515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,902 miles1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,902 miles
    Test number
    253273973784
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp on - front wire broken
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

  5. Fail149,900 miles (+5,332)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,900 miles
    Test number
    661737631251
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp on - front wire broken
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

  6. Pass144,568 miles (+5,456)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,568 miles
    Test number
    971979109723
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens has slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp is on

  7. Pass139,112 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,112 miles
    Test number
    754649029482
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp has 50% not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components generally have slight corrosion

  8. Fail139,112 miles (+4,703)4 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,112 miles
    Test number
    545869847648
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp has 50% not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components generally have slight corrosion

  9. Pass134,409 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,409 miles
    Test number
    666713673454
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured using tape (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) starting to get excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail134,408 miles (+6,093)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,408 miles
    Test number
    952989287254
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured using tape (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) starting to get excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,315 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,315 miles
    Test number
    374578961637
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very poor
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  12. Fail128,315 miles (+4,696)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,315 miles
    Test number
    488996741293
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very poor
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  13. Pass123,619 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,619 miles
    Test number
    647712949799
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  14. Fail123,619 miles (+6,945)3 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,619 miles
    Test number
    593743804663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  15. Pass116,674 miles (+6,493)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    229432517735
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ??? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  16. Pass110,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,181 miles
    Test number
    469015663071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,181 miles (+5,598)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,181 miles
    Test number
    485707791884
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering system excessively rough rack (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass104,583 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,583 miles
    Test number
    293519559619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  19. Fail104,583 miles4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,583 miles
    Test number
    468218246908
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank fixing damaged

Questions about T5 UBJ

Does T5 UBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UBJ is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UBJ?
The MOT on T5 UBJ is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UBJ done?
T5 UBJ was recorded at 156,339 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,286 miles a year.
Has T5 UBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UBJ has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 UBJ 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 UBJ find?
T5 UBJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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