Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T5 UHUMOT history
T5 UHU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 213,711 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 213,711 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 UHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 19 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T5 UHU was last recorded at 213,711 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 1,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 212,152 miles · 11 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,559 miles
- Average per year
- 6,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 213,711 miles
- 2024 – 212,152 miles
- 2023 – 203,087 miles
- 2022 – 199,802 miles
- 2021 – 195,793 miles
- 2020 – 193,431 miles
- 2019 – 190,954 miles
- 2018 – 187,274 miles
- 2017 – 181,496 miles
- 2015 – 177,510 miles
- 2014 – 170,141 miles
- 2013 – 164,500 miles
- 2012 – 160,514 miles
- 2011 – 149,335 miles
- 2010 – 139,840 miles
- 2009 – 127,868 miles
- 2008 – 117,603 miles
- 2007 – 92,683 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail213,711 miles
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail213,711 miles (+1,559)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,711 miles
- Test number
- 193295448364
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass212,152 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 212,152 miles
- Test number
- 733130081572
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail212,152 miles (+9,065)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,152 miles
- Test number
- 972396936565
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass203,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 203,087 miles
- Test number
- 680081880979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,087 miles (+3,285)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,087 miles
- Test number
- 226725021382
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass199,802 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 199,802 miles
- Test number
- 736208606587
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail199,802 miles (+4,009)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,802 miles
- Test number
- 681267898386
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass195,793 miles (+2,362)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 195,793 miles
- Test number
- 216123983935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass193,431 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 193,431 miles
- Test number
- 107008711614
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail193,428 miles (+2,474)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,428 miles
- Test number
- 374328534605
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass190,954 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 190,954 miles
- Test number
- 527988397895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail190,951 miles (+3,677)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,951 miles
- Test number
- 491779835261
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass187,274 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 187,274 miles
- Test number
- 630816869799
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail187,274 miles (+5,778)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,274 miles
- Test number
- 537496547291
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass181,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 181,496 miles
- Test number
- 520485005159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,496 miles (+3,986)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,496 miles
- Test number
- 223395228244
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass177,510 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 177,510 miles
- Test number
- 231946310964
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail177,506 miles (+7,365)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,506 miles
- Test number
- 402465063679
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass170,141 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 170,141 miles
- Test number
- 168266694253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,137 miles (+5,637)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,137 miles
- Test number
- 578465694260
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass164,500 miles (+3,986)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 164,500 miles
- Test number
- 225239183221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,514 miles (+11,179)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 160,514 miles
- Test number
- 387432192492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,335 miles (+9,495)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 149,335 miles
- Test number
- 347902441200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOs upper strut bearing rough
Pass139,840 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 139,840 miles
- Test number
- 160975130288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,833 miles (+11,965)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,833 miles
- Test number
- 371961730210
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass127,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 127,868 miles
- Test number
- 344058439239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,868 miles (+10,265)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,868 miles
- Test number
- 952538639264
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass117,603 miles (+24,920)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 117,603 miles
- Test number
- 503379638202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 92,683 miles
- Test number
- 840297197162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,683 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,683 miles
- Test number
- 960522097134
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about T5 UHU
- Does T5 UHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T5 UHU expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T5 UHU?
- The MOT on T5 UHU expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T5 UHU done?
- T5 UHU was recorded at 213,711 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 6,659 miles a year.
- Has T5 UHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 UHU has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 UHU 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 UHU find?
- T5 UHU failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 6 more.
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