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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T5 UCMMOT history

T5 UCM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
165,744 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UCM was last recorded at 165,744 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2019: 91,685 miles, lower than 136,359 miles on 17 Jul 2019.

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
164,984 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
760 miles
Average per year
8,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,744 miles
  • 2024 – 164,984 miles
  • 2023 – 161,807 miles
  • 2022 – 154,704 miles
  • 2021 – 148,409 miles
  • 2019 – 91,685 miles
  • 2018 – 127,717 miles
  • 2017 – 117,811 miles
  • 2016 – 99,238 miles
  • 2015 – 85,283 miles
  • 2014 – 66,197 miles
  • 2013 – 64,737 miles
  • 2012 – 53,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,744 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySilencer outer layer corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear silencer outer layer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,744 miles (+760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,744 miles
    Test number
    846638004302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySilencer outer layer corroded

  2. Pass164,984 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,984 miles
    Test number
    275606314042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer layer corroded

  3. Fail164,983 miles (+3,176)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,983 miles
    Test number
    618164518099
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer layer corroded

  4. Pass161,807 miles (+7,103)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,807 miles
    Test number
    839616343432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  5. Pass154,704 miles (+6,295)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,704 miles
    Test number
    209386824208
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryWasher tube split

  6. Pass148,409 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,409 miles
    Test number
    298645962063
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  7. Fail148,406 miles (+56,721)3 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,406 miles
    Test number
    151196434273
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  8. Pass91,685 miles (-44,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,685 miles
    Test number
    357793111984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail136,359 miles (+8,642)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,359 miles
    Test number
    709706298491
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,717 miles (+9,906)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,717 miles
    Test number
    520946530482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,811 miles
    Test number
    890288856877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail117,811 miles (+18,573)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,811 miles
    Test number
    403323225246
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass99,238 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,238 miles
    Test number
    558198505046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  14. Fail99,224 miles (+13,941)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,224 miles
    Test number
    259959663808
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres

  15. Pass85,283 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,283 miles
    Test number
    239881235108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack

  16. Fail85,283 miles (+19,086)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,283 miles
    Test number
    248281635436
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack

  17. Pass66,197 miles (+1,460)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    828943564021
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  18. Pass64,737 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,737 miles
    Test number
    696193843346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut on inner side wall

  19. Fail64,737 miles (+11,221)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,737 miles
    Test number
    495013143312
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut on inner side wall

  20. Pass53,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,516 miles
    Test number
    176484112374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 UCM

Does T5 UCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 UCM expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 UCM?
The MOT on T5 UCM expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 UCM done?
T5 UCM was recorded at 165,744 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 8,740 miles a year.
Has T5 UCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UCM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 UCM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 UCM find?
T5 UCM passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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