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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T5 UGLMOT history

T5 UGL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,620 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UGL was last recorded at 172,620 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 3,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,373 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,247 miles
Average per year
6,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,620 miles
  • 2024 – 169,373 miles
  • 2023 – 163,422 miles
  • 2022 – 163,061 miles
  • 2021 – 161,071 miles
  • 2020 – 155,941 miles
  • 2019 – 152,898 miles
  • 2018 – 149,095 miles
  • 2016 – 140,405 miles
  • 2015 – 124,933 miles
  • 2014 – 111,451 miles
  • 2013 – 103,191 miles
  • 2012 – 79,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,620 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,620 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,620 miles
    Test number
    295040428033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,373 miles (+5,933)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,373 miles
    Test number
    493157878996
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass163,440 miles (+18)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,440 miles
    Test number
    725624626343
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  4. Fail163,422 miles (+361)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,422 miles
    Test number
    742234221681
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass163,061 miles (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    163,061 miles
    Test number
    438376125966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail162,956 miles (+1,885)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,956 miles
    Test number
    768785573093
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass161,071 miles (+5,130)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,071 miles
    Test number
    481559516903
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass155,941 miles (+3,043)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,941 miles
    Test number
    147593837476
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass152,898 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,898 miles
    Test number
    413400937830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,095 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,095 miles
    Test number
    624310923808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,405 miles
    Test number
    795978800016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,405 miles (+15,472)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,405 miles
    Test number
    337270537780
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass124,933 miles (+13,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    575988249089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass111,451 miles (+8,260)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,451 miles
    Test number
    115786704243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,191 miles (+23,326)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,191 miles
    Test number
    318740693186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    126799812474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,865 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    616869712066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T5 UGL

Does T5 UGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UGL is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UGL?
The MOT on T5 UGL is valid until 4 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 UGL done?
T5 UGL was recorded at 172,620 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 6,660 miles a year.
Has T5 UGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UGL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 UGL 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 UGL find?
T5 UGL passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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