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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 UDJMOT history

T5 UDJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 247,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
247,820 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UDJ
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
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UDJ was last recorded at 247,820 miles on 24 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2025: 247,820 miles, lower than 249,090 miles on 11 Sept 2024.

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
249,090 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Average per year
12,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 247,820 miles
  • 2024 – 249,090 miles
  • 2023 – 236,771 miles
  • 2022 – 232,466 miles
  • 2021 – 227,877 miles
  • 2020 – 222,122 miles
  • 2019 – 215,193 miles
  • 2018 – 211,913 miles
  • 2017 – 209,814 miles
  • 2016 – 205,898 miles
  • 2015 – 182,266 miles
  • 2014 – 150,250 miles
  • 2013 – 117,825 miles
  • 2012 – 86,510 miles
  • 2011 – 73,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,820 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,820 miles (-1,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    247,820 miles
    Test number
    902786336363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass249,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    249,090 miles
    Test number
    924175838294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail249,088 miles (+12,317)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,088 miles
    Test number
    803799740119
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass236,771 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    236,771 miles
    Test number
    344946565152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass232,466 miles (+4,589)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    232,466 miles
    Test number
    297886511434
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass227,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    227,877 miles
    Test number
    273539108563
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight projected image poor

  7. Fail227,877 miles (+5,755)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,877 miles
    Test number
    165453703675
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight projected image poor

  8. Pass222,122 miles (+6,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    222,122 miles
    Test number
    443123017184
    • AdvisoryCentral Advise centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  9. Pass215,193 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    215,193 miles
    Test number
    946725416154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock worn slighty
    • AdvisoryEmission could be better
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  10. Fail215,193 miles (+3,280)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,193 miles
    Test number
    637859731014
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock worn slighty
    • AdvisoryEmission could be better
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  11. Pass211,913 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    211,913 miles
    Test number
    805907985780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass209,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    209,814 miles
    Test number
    873111525263
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Fail209,814 miles (+3,916)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,814 miles
    Test number
    901730894951
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass205,898 miles (+23,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    205,898 miles
    Test number
    669331485043
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Pass182,266 miles (+32,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    182,266 miles
    Test number
    227449585479
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  16. Pass150,250 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    150,250 miles
    Test number
    258798784189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteN/s seat belt catch plasit cover missing
    • NoteService light on

  17. Fail150,250 miles (+32,425)6 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,250 miles
    Test number
    768148184117
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteN/s seat belt catch plasit cover missing
    • NoteService light on
    • NoteUnder trat loose near tank
    • NoteWhen was cambelt change?

  18. Pass117,825 miles (+31,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,825 miles
    Test number
    256635853403
    • NoteEngine management light on dash

  19. Pass86,510 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,510 miles
    Test number
    265480052433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,506 miles (+12,811)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,506 miles
    Test number
    825599242129
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass73,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    907153131138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,695 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    127510531139
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 UDJ

Does T5 UDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UDJ is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 UDJ?
The MOT on T5 UDJ is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UDJ done?
T5 UDJ was recorded at 247,820 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 12,043 miles a year.
Has T5 UDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UDJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 UDJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 UDJ find?
T5 UDJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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