Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T5 UBSMOT history
T5 UBS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 244,657 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 244,657 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 UBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 UBS was last recorded at 244,657 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 236,777 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,880 miles
- Average per year
- 8,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 244,657 miles
- 2025 – 236,777 miles
- 2024 – 229,163 miles
- 2023 – 219,838 miles
- 2021 – 215,821 miles
- 2020 – 205,947 miles
- 2019 – 200,126 miles
- 2018 – 194,005 miles
- 2017 – 187,337 miles
- 2015 – 185,765 miles
- 2014 – 176,603 miles
- 2013 – 167,408 miles
- 2012 – 156,890 miles
- 2011 – 148,761 miles
- 2010 – 137,483 miles
- 2009 – 118,171 miles
- 2008 – 94,355 miles
- 2007 – 71,712 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass244,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust deteriated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Centre and rear exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass244,657 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 244,657 miles
- Test number
- 876599498739
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail244,657 miles (+7,880)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,657 miles
- Test number
- 548887194790
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass236,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 236,777 miles
- Test number
- 901768195196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail236,777 miles (+7,614)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,777 miles
- Test number
- 859465369207
- 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass229,163 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 229,163 miles
- Test number
- 293916838207
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail229,163 miles (+9,325)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,163 miles
- Test number
- 103975954445
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass219,838 miles (+4,017)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 219,838 miles
- Test number
- 939111150448
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass215,821 miles (+9,874)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 215,821 miles
- Test number
- 156344920008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,947 miles (+5,821)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 205,947 miles
- Test number
- 686478876404
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,126 miles (+6,121)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 200,126 miles
- Test number
- 710823799679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,005 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 194,005 miles
- Test number
- 735757116923
- AdvisoryPark brake application uneven
Fail194,005 miles (+6,668)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,005 miles
- Test number
- 591893320181
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryPark brake application uneven
Pass187,337 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 187,337 miles
- Test number
- 988186822424
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
Fail187,337 miles (+40)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,337 miles
- Test number
- 424863873960
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
Pass187,297 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 187,297 miles
- Test number
- 275004272584
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
Fail187,297 miles (+1,532)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,297 miles
- Test number
- 810076150507
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
Pass185,765 miles (+9,162)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 185,765 miles
- Test number
- 722639049280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass176,603 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 176,603 miles
- Test number
- 376707684428
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail176,603 miles (+9,195)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,603 miles
- Test number
- 747437684277
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass167,408 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 167,408 miles
- Test number
- 108062603330
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail167,407 miles (+10,517)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,407 miles
- Test number
- 699006093253
- FailureFront engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- FailureInner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass156,890 miles (+8,129)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 156,890 miles
- Test number
- 379455252482
- NoteFront suspension lower ball joint dust covers perished
- NoteO/S/R brake pipe corroded, may fail next year
- NoteSlight play to O/S/F anti- roll bar drop link
- NoteSlight weep from O/S/R shock absorber
Pass148,761 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 148,761 miles
- Test number
- 327420031176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,751 miles (+11,268)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,751 miles
- Test number
- 336693321116
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass137,483 miles (+19,312)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 137,483 miles
- Test number
- 683598250095
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,171 miles (+23,816)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 118,171 miles
- Test number
- 933841979078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,355 miles (+22,643)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 94,355 miles
- Test number
- 484380278088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 71,712 miles
- Test number
- 514050167038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 UBS
- Does T5 UBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UBS is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 UBS?
- The MOT on T5 UBS is valid until 8 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 UBS done?
- T5 UBS was recorded at 244,657 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,935 miles a year.
- Has T5 UBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 UBS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 UBS 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 UBS find?
- T5 UBS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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