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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 UCOMOT history

T5 UCO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
186,030 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UCO was last recorded at 186,030 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,030 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,030 miles
  • 2025 – 183,764 miles
  • 2024 – 182,048 miles
  • 2023 – 181,983 miles
  • 2022 – 173,872 miles
  • 2021 – 168,413 miles
  • 2020 – 162,937 miles
  • 2019 – 156,818 miles
  • 2018 – 149,360 miles
  • 2017 – 141,766 miles
  • 2016 – 134,811 miles
  • 2015 – 134,704 miles
  • 2014 – 121,892 miles
  • 2013 – 95,401 miles
  • 2012 – 65,831 miles
  • 2011 – 36,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,030 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrossion on exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    186,030 miles
    Test number
    137866719846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail186,030 miles (+2,266)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,030 miles
    Test number
    860489613023
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass183,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,764 miles
    Test number
    300369362020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail183,764 miles (+1,716)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,764 miles
    Test number
    544223947327
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass182,048 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    182,048 miles
    Test number
    826331930788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail181,983 miles (+2,943)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,983 miles
    Test number
    317482862089
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass179,040 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    179,040 miles
    Test number
    906698699561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail179,037 miles (+5,165)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,037 miles
    Test number
    814879100042
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass173,872 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    173,872 miles
    Test number
    712169142252
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail173,872 miles (+5,459)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,872 miles
    Test number
    191727133851
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass168,413 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    168,413 miles
    Test number
    894472364953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrossion on exhaust system

  12. Fail168,300 miles (+5,363)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,300 miles
    Test number
    508428324152
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrossion on exhaust system

  13. Pass162,937 miles (+6,119)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,937 miles
    Test number
    991608173925
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass156,818 miles (+7,458)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,818 miles
    Test number
    278363504985
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  15. Pass149,360 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    924545309643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail149,293 miles (+7,527)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,293 miles
    Test number
    225113381765
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass141,766 miles (+6,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,766 miles
    Test number
    847460620401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit screw in it (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass134,811 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,811 miles
    Test number
    451383242279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,704 miles (+5,726)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,704 miles
    Test number
    481676040930
    • FailureOffside 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s poor on balance test 20% variance (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass128,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,978 miles
    Test number
    626160715268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail128,978 miles (+7,086)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,978 miles
    Test number
    299169805270
    • FailureOffside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass121,892 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,892 miles
    Test number
    375699734298
    • NoteBoth rear springs corroded

  23. Fail121,892 miles (+26,491)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,892 miles
    Test number
    756318534220
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear springs corroded

  24. Pass95,401 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,401 miles
    Test number
    366358543245
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

  25. Fail95,400 miles (+29,569)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,400 miles
    Test number
    857747243225
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge
    • NoteRear discs lipped

  26. Pass65,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    327541352233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,731 miles (+29,475)2 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,731 miles
    Test number
    745181852250
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNails in off side front tyre and off side rear tyres

  28. Pass36,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    697174561280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,252 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,252 miles
    Test number
    188454961244
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 UCO

Does T5 UCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UCO is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UCO?
The MOT on T5 UCO is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UCO done?
T5 UCO was recorded at 186,030 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 10,406 miles a year.
Has T5 UCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UCO has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 UCO 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 UCO find?
T5 UCO passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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