Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T5 UHTMOT history
T5 UHT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 256,033 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 256,033 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 12,082 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 UHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 UHT was last recorded at 256,033 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 11,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 244,605 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,428 miles
- Average per year
- 12,082 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 256,033 miles
- 2025 – 244,605 miles
- 2024 – 234,284 miles
- 2023 – 226,411 miles
- 2022 – 219,183 miles
- 2021 – 213,391 miles
- 2020 – 208,945 miles
- 2019 – 197,727 miles
- 2018 – 187,339 miles
- 2017 – 173,193 miles
- 2015 – 160,625 miles
- 2014 – 146,074 miles
- 2013 – 136,700 miles
- 2012 – 126,856 miles
- 2011 – 107,844 miles
- 2010 – 87,756 miles
- 2009 – 68,485 miles
- 2008 – 46,009 miles
- 2007 – 34,822 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass256,033 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 17 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,033 miles (+11,428)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 256,033 miles
- Test number
- 186745543612
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass244,605 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 244,605 miles
- Test number
- 286630421198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail244,605 miles (+10,321)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,605 miles
- Test number
- 925161122627
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass234,284 miles (+7,873)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 234,284 miles
- Test number
- 360344243562
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor marks i screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass226,411 miles (+75)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 226,411 miles
- Test number
- 143284013486
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail226,336 miles (+7,153)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,336 miles
- Test number
- 937177724382
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass219,183 miles (+5,792)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 219,183 miles
- Test number
- 943496426142
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips (3.2 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of front to rear pipes lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass213,391 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 213,391 miles
- Test number
- 658027224721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded rear ends (1.1.11 (c))
Fail213,391 miles (+4,446)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,391 miles
- Test number
- 386693432404
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded rear ends (1.1.11 (c))
Pass208,945 miles (+11,218)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 208,945 miles
- Test number
- 153552610349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,727 miles (+10,388)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 197,727 miles
- Test number
- 420831362018
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside front out cv clip worn slight seepage of grease
- AdvisoryOil on min mark
- AdvisoryPads close to wear wire
- AdvisoryShocker top bearings worn both sides
- AdvisorySmell of fuel leak and damp patch engine bay suspect leaking from pump but not leak seen on mot test to location !!!!!!! and undertray fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped zone a
Pass187,339 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 187,339 miles
- Test number
- 892723844025
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryDamp patch top engine area
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly detiorated
Fail187,338 miles (+14,145)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,338 miles
- Test number
- 320682893199
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryDamp patch top engine area
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly detiorated
Pass173,193 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 173,193 miles
- Test number
- 712456737141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryDrivers side loading door wont open but securely locked closed
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly detiorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil on min mark on dipstick
Fail173,193 miles (+12,568)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,193 miles
- Test number
- 943156892144
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryDrivers side loading door wont open but securely locked closed
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly detiorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil on min mark on dipstick
Pass160,625 miles (+14,551)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 160,625 miles
- Test number
- 393124182623
- AdvisoryRear discs worn
- AdvisoryShocker tops worn
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass146,074 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 146,074 miles
- Test number
- 705931964264
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil /fuel damp patch but not leaking on test
Fail146,074 miles (+9,374)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,074 miles
- Test number
- 649380164298
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil /fuel damp patch but not leaking on test
Pass136,700 miles (+9,844)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 136,700 miles
- Test number
- 849022283200
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass126,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 126,856 miles
- Test number
- 338336372228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,856 miles (+19,012)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,856 miles
- Test number
- 837375172245
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass107,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 107,844 miles
- Test number
- 786900071224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,844 miles (+20,088)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,844 miles
- Test number
- 386820871234
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass87,756 miles (+19,271)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 87,756 miles
- Test number
- 834841580256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass68,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 68,485 miles
- Test number
- 354145679255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,485 miles (+22,476)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,485 miles
- Test number
- 820505279226
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass46,009 miles (+11,187)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 46,009 miles
- Test number
- 944865978246
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteLocating collar cracked on front anti roll bar
Pass34,822 miles (+213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 34,822 miles
- Test number
- 970700877214
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail34,609 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,609 miles
- Test number
- 841300867234
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Questions about T5 UHT
- Does T5 UHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UHT is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 UHT?
- The MOT on T5 UHT is valid until 19 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 UHT done?
- T5 UHT was recorded at 256,033 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 12,082 miles a year.
- Has T5 UHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 UHT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 UHT 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 UHT find?
- T5 UHT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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