Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 UGOMOT history
T5 UGO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 174,867 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,625 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 UGO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 UGO was last recorded at 174,867 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Dec 2009: 68,264 miles, lower than 77,248 miles on 13 Jan 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 173,040 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,827 miles
- Average per year
- 6,625 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,867 miles
- 2025 – 173,040 miles
- 2024 – 171,440 miles
- 2023 – 169,631 miles
- 2022 – 163,144 miles
- 2021 – 158,809 miles
- 2020 – 154,376 miles
- 2019 – 147,952 miles
- 2018 – 140,285 miles
- 2017 – 131,606 miles
- 2016 – 124,068 miles
- 2015 – 116,895 miles
- 2014 – 110,210 miles
- 2013 – 107,395 miles
- 2012 – 105,530 miles
- 2011 – 101,356 miles
- 2009 – 68,264 miles
- 2007 – 63,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,867 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,867 miles (+1,827)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 174,867 miles
- Test number
- 396330518020
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass173,040 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 173,040 miles
- Test number
- 532055791670
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail173,039 miles (+1,599)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,039 miles
- Test number
- 351269178736
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass171,440 miles (+3)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 171,440 miles
- Test number
- 572497127952
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective N/S wear sensor missing (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top struts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake tell tale not working
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both delaminated (0.1 (b))
Fail171,437 miles (+1,806)2 dangerous8 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,437 miles
- Test number
- 822253649977
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Split (Both) (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Number Plates Delaminated
- AdvisoryHandbrake Tell Tail Not Working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Top Struts (both) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass169,631 miles (+6,487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 169,631 miles
- Test number
- 120506303552
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,144 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 163,144 miles
- Test number
- 957517705383
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail163,144 miles (+4,335)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,144 miles
- Test number
- 485859383782
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass158,809 miles (+4,433)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 158,809 miles
- Test number
- 622518913339
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass154,376 miles (+6,424)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 154,376 miles
- Test number
- 375501873340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,952 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 147,952 miles
- Test number
- 392762413667
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lght on
Fail147,952 miles (+7,667)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,952 miles
- Test number
- 350982577510
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lght on
Pass140,285 miles (+8,679)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 140,285 miles
- Test number
- 645991800356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,606 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 131,606 miles
- Test number
- 640488147583
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Fail131,606 miles (+7,538)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,606 miles
- Test number
- 197229198802
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass124,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 124,068 miles
- Test number
- 600732435147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,068 miles (+7,173)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,068 miles
- Test number
- 118529189772
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass116,895 miles (+6,685)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 116,895 miles
- Test number
- 427194605161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass110,210 miles (+2,815)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 110,210 miles
- Test number
- 226197804447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,395 miles (+1,865)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 107,395 miles
- Test number
- 799891573040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,530 miles (+4,174)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 105,530 miles
- Test number
- 195054372002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,356 miles (+33,092)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 101,356 miles
- Test number
- 115970811096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,264 miles (-8,984)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 68,264 miles
- Test number
- 490795459406
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail77,248 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,248 miles
- Test number
- 232573419046
- Repaired at testAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,248 miles (+13,933)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 77,248 miles
- Test number
- 314553119084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,315 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,315 miles
- Test number
- 583441067309
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass63,315 miles (+15,760)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 63,315 miles
- Test number
- 622421267334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 47,555 miles
- Test number
- 822440517025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 UGO
- Does T5 UGO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UGO is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 UGO?
- The MOT on T5 UGO is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 UGO done?
- T5 UGO was recorded at 174,867 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,625 miles a year.
- Has T5 UGO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 UGO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 UGO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 UGO find?
- T5 UGO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower centre, and 2 more.
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