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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 UCJMOT history

T5 UCJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 219,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
219,636 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UCJ
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
29 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UCJ was last recorded at 219,636 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2016: 200,069 miles, lower than 200,373 miles on 1 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
219,096 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
540 miles
Average per year
7,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,636 miles
  • 2024 – 219,096 miles
  • 2023 – 218,303 miles
  • 2022 – 216,929 miles
  • 2021 – 215,315 miles
  • 2020 – 212,746 miles
  • 2017 – 205,989 miles
  • 2016 – 200,069 miles
  • 2015 – 200,373 miles
  • 2014 – 199,041 miles
  • 2013 – 172,829 miles
  • 2012 – 145,504 miles
  • 2011 – 130,432 miles
  • 2010 – 120,015 miles
  • 2009 – 106,441 miles
  • 2008 – 94,766 miles
  • 2007 – 91,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,636 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,636 miles (+540)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    219,636 miles
    Test number
    118907997591
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass219,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    219,096 miles
    Test number
    687448996687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail219,096 miles (+793)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,096 miles
    Test number
    449860552863
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass218,303 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    218,303 miles
    Test number
    360489747646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass216,929 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    216,929 miles
    Test number
    912038370807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass215,315 miles (+2,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    215,315 miles
    Test number
    890519765404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass212,746 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    212,746 miles
    Test number
    732202482787
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Fail212,745 miles (+6,756)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,745 miles
    Test number
    988791242664
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Pass205,989 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    205,989 miles
    Test number
    851232890790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail205,974 miles (+5,905)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,974 miles
    Test number
    772603636574
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass200,069 miles (-304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    200,069 miles
    Test number
    822073305930
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass200,373 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    200,373 miles
    Test number
    696601095013
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc corroded on outer face

  13. Fail200,366 miles (+1,325)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,366 miles
    Test number
    445485585077
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc corroded on outer face

  14. Pass199,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    199,041 miles
    Test number
    908653774018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail199,041 miles (+26,212)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,041 miles
    Test number
    908790174025
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail172,829 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,829 miles
    Test number
    277094753071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre silencer outer skin corroaded

  17. Pass172,829 miles (+27,325)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    172,829 miles
    Test number
    375294253046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre silencer outer skin corroaded

  18. Pass145,504 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    145,504 miles
    Test number
    646242052005
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail145,458 miles (+15,026)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    705079542045
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass130,432 miles (+10,417)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    130,432 miles
    Test number
    115308941042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,015 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    120,015 miles
    Test number
    283854940043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail120,008 miles (+13,567)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,008 miles
    Test number
    123133340040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass106,441 miles (+11,675)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,441 miles
    Test number
    611787659028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,766 miles (+3,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    94,766 miles
    Test number
    134511358058
    • NoteOffside rear reflector broken

  25. Pass91,126 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    91,126 miles
    Test number
    793071517255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,603 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,603 miles
    Test number
    201379597445
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBody damage to n/s

Questions about T5 UCJ

Does T5 UCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UCJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UCJ?
The MOT on T5 UCJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UCJ done?
T5 UCJ was recorded at 219,636 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 7,021 miles a year.
Has T5 UCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UCJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 UCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 UCJ find?
T5 UCJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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