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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T5 UHMMOT history

T5 UHM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
204,237 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UHM was last recorded at 204,237 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,237 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,237 miles
  • 2025 – 190,376 miles
  • 2024 – 181,287 miles
  • 2023 – 170,823 miles
  • 2022 – 162,230 miles
  • 2021 – 154,902 miles
  • 2020 – 151,322 miles
  • 2019 – 145,278 miles
  • 2018 – 138,813 miles
  • 2017 – 130,446 miles
  • 2016 – 121,625 miles
  • 2015 – 112,377 miles
  • 2014 – 99,054 miles
  • 2013 – 82,607 miles
  • 2012 – 68,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,237 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front engine mount has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    204,237 miles
    Test number
    667942142698
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail204,237 miles (+13,861)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,237 miles
    Test number
    138736901475
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass190,376 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    190,376 miles
    Test number
    341742754041
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,192 miles (+7,905)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,192 miles
    Test number
    116370368041
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TOP SIDELIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,287 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    181,287 miles
    Test number
    418115486174
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (recommend attention) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear engine mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryExhaust box centre and rear outer skin corroded

  6. Fail181,287 miles (+10,464)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,287 miles
    Test number
    292087995401
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (recommend attention) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear engine mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryExhaust box centre and rear outer skin corroded

  7. Pass170,823 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    170,823 miles
    Test number
    740990256068
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront engine mount has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  8. Fail170,823 miles (+912)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,823 miles
    Test number
    141890079955
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront engine mount has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  9. Fail169,911 miles (+7,681)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,911 miles
    Test number
    696882207646
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and split open
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box outer skin corroded and split open

  10. Pass162,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,230 miles
    Test number
    830943771435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,230 miles (+7,328)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,230 miles
    Test number
    836871938252
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass154,902 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,902 miles
    Test number
    755051598397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,322 miles (+6,044)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,322 miles
    Test number
    846788009613
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded center and rear

  14. Pass145,278 miles (+45)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,278 miles
    Test number
    355056290175
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Fail145,233 miles (+6,420)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,233 miles
    Test number
    357038436188
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  16. Pass138,813 miles (+8,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,813 miles
    Test number
    981449338892
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass130,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,446 miles
    Test number
    136050640898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,446 miles (+8,821)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,446 miles
    Test number
    212536516382
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass121,625 miles (+9,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,625 miles
    Test number
    728846197484
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass112,377 miles (+13,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,377 miles
    Test number
    909137575077
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass99,054 miles (+16,447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,054 miles
    Test number
    717132374061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,607 miles (+13,888)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,607 miles
    Test number
    768618373087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,719 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,719 miles
    Test number
    385409672031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,821 miles
    Test number
    916643002030
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T5 UHM

Does T5 UHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UHM is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UHM?
The MOT on T5 UHM is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UHM done?
T5 UHM was recorded at 204,237 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 9,617 miles a year.
Has T5 UHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UHM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 UHM 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 UHM find?
T5 UHM passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn outer edge.

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