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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 UFBMOT history

T5 UFB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,681 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UFB was last recorded at 166,681 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,676 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,681 miles
  • 2025 – 165,474 miles
  • 2024 – 160,661 miles
  • 2023 – 157,421 miles
  • 2022 – 154,528 miles
  • 2021 – 149,987 miles
  • 2020 – 148,023 miles
  • 2019 – 147,613 miles
  • 2018 – 146,471 miles
  • 2017 – 145,460 miles
  • 2016 – 144,103 miles
  • 2015 – 140,944 miles
  • 2014 – 139,557 miles
  • 2013 – 137,128 miles
  • 2012 – 134,479 miles
  • 2011 – 130,710 miles
  • 2010 – 123,734 miles
  • 2009 – 120,611 miles
  • 2008 – 88,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,681 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater water ingressRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,681 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,681 miles
    Test number
    554032059731
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater water ingress
  2. Fail166,676 miles (+1,202)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,676 miles
    Test number
    908701028070
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre not tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater water ingress
    • AdvisoryPlate limit 0.65
  3. Pass165,474 miles (+4,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,474 miles
    Test number
    823396743191
    • AdvisoryFront Strut top bearings noisy when turned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake shows signs of heat
  4. Pass160,661 miles (+3,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    160,661 miles
    Test number
    311530082698
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass157,421 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,421 miles
    Test number
    405284017245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    154,528 miles
    Test number
    119483624534
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded / partially greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail154,528 miles (+4,541)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,528 miles
    Test number
    801572404454
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded / partially greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass149,987 miles (+1,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    149,987 miles
    Test number
    127252843284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass148,023 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,023 miles
    Test number
    970808785835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,613 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,613 miles
    Test number
    775026747106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,471 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,471 miles
    Test number
    581103691541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,460 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    145,460 miles
    Test number
    831766277021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass144,103 miles (+3,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    144,103 miles
    Test number
    896771259798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside head light aim just met requirments
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCenter handbrake cables starting to corrode
  14. Pass140,944 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    140,944 miles
    Test number
    927618745021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,924 miles (+1,367)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,924 miles
    Test number
    988102345031
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass139,557 miles (+2,429)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    139,557 miles
    Test number
    497746144099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise N/S/F rack end has slight play
    • NoteAdvise N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
  17. Pass137,128 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    137,128 miles
    Test number
    286887643040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,479 miles1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,479 miles
    Test number
    525837242048
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass134,479 miles (+3,769)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    134,479 miles
    Test number
    885607442035
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass130,710 miles (+6,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    130,710 miles
    Test number
    725060121099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass123,734 miles (+3,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    123,734 miles
    Test number
    600930550020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  22. Pass120,611 miles (+32,384)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    120,611 miles
    Test number
    861433019010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    88,227 miles
    Test number
    930331128033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 UFB

Does T5 UFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UFB is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UFB?
The MOT on T5 UFB is valid until 8 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 UFB done?
T5 UFB was recorded at 166,681 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,340 miles a year.
Has T5 UFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UFB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 UFB 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 UFB find?
T5 UFB passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front and rear suspension corrosion; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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