Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 UMHMOT history
T5 UMH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 187,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 187,408 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,928 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 UMH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 UMH was last recorded at 187,408 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 187,408 miles · 6 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,408 miles
- 2025 – 181,547 miles
- 2024 – 175,054 miles
- 2023 – 169,074 miles
- 2022 – 166,485 miles
- 2021 – 159,751 miles
- 2020 – 152,507 miles
- 2019 – 145,346 miles
- 2018 – 137,096 miles
- 2017 – 129,773 miles
- 2016 – 120,032 miles
- 2015 – 107,802 miles
- 2014 – 99,681 miles
- 2013 – 89,371 miles
- 2012 – 80,576 miles
- 2011 – 71,855 miles
- 2010 – 63,133 miles
- 2009 – 53,178 miles
- 2008 – 44,576 miles
- 2007 – 36,881 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,408 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Silencer Poor ConditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front brake caliper retaining spring missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Centre exhaust silencer in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,408 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 187,408 miles
- Test number
- 805015465363
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Silencer Poor Condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail187,408 miles (+5,861)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,408 miles
- Test number
- 435238078394
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Silencer Poor Condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Caliper Retaining Clip Missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass181,547 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 181,547 miles
- Test number
- 272964860466
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper retaining spring missing
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer in poor condition
Fail181,542 miles (+6,488)9 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,542 miles
- Test number
- 778196103183
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper retaining spring missing
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer in poor condition
Pass175,054 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 175,054 miles
- Test number
- 469642909382
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Caliper Outer Securing Pin/Plate Missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail175,054 miles (+5,980)1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,054 miles
- Test number
- 384560764489
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Caliper Outer Securing Pin/Plate Missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass169,074 miles (+25)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 169,074 miles
- Test number
- 631850257281
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail169,049 miles (+2,564)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,049 miles
- Test number
- 210857897892
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear From Brake Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear From Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass166,485 miles (+6,734)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 166,485 miles
- Test number
- 445688995037
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass159,751 miles (+14)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 159,751 miles
- Test number
- 659461055764
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail159,737 miles (+7,230)2 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,737 miles
- Test number
- 257764677386
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass152,507 miles (+7,161)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 152,507 miles
- Test number
- 735633422557
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,346 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 145,346 miles
- Test number
- 753082530577
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail145,334 miles (+8,238)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,334 miles
- Test number
- 523672056868
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass137,096 miles (+7,323)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 137,096 miles
- Test number
- 499071169428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,773 miles (+9,741)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 129,773 miles
- Test number
- 584344006233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,032 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 120,032 miles
- Test number
- 207395571652
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked / perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Fail120,032 miles (+12,230)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,032 miles
- Test number
- 347909926658
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked / perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Pass107,802 miles (+8,121)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 107,802 miles
- Test number
- 528238985112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,681 miles (+10,310)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 99,681 miles
- Test number
- 165617994103
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass89,371 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 89,371 miles
- Test number
- 299043793431
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail89,371 miles (+8,795)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,371 miles
- Test number
- 735523493131
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,576 miles (+8,721)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 80,576 miles
- Test number
- 497933192142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,855 miles (+8,722)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 71,855 miles
- Test number
- 328323591150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,133 miles (+9,955)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 63,133 miles
- Test number
- 853937780187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,178 miles (+8,602)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 53,178 miles
- Test number
- 984488189179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 44,576 miles
- Test number
- 671832798157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,576 miles (+7,695)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,576 miles
- Test number
- 833032398102
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass36,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 36,881 miles
- Test number
- 474884297186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 UMH
- Does T5 UMH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UMH is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 UMH?
- The MOT on T5 UMH is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 UMH done?
- T5 UMH was recorded at 187,408 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 7,928 miles a year.
- Has T5 UMH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 UMH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 UMH 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 UMH find?
- T5 UMH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust silencer poor condition; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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