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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 UNMMOT history

T5 UNM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,113 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UNM was last recorded at 147,113 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,352 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
761 miles
Average per year
7,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,113 miles
  • 2025 – 146,352 miles
  • 2024 – 144,179 miles
  • 2023 – 139,921 miles
  • 2022 – 135,944 miles
  • 2021 – 129,025 miles
  • 2020 – 121,501 miles
  • 2019 – 115,392 miles
  • 2012 – 115,278 miles
  • 2011 – 113,463 miles
  • 2009 – 95,619 miles
  • 2008 – 18,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,113 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,113 miles (+761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,113 miles
    Test number
    472791836993
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,352 miles (+2,173)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,352 miles
    Test number
    687468234354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass144,179 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,179 miles
    Test number
    699482527619
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail144,163 miles (+4,242)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,163 miles
    Test number
    652438195900
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass139,921 miles (+3,977)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,921 miles
    Test number
    584098502656
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  6. Pass135,944 miles (+6,919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,944 miles
    Test number
    123443602308
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  7. Pass129,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,025 miles
    Test number
    173259224544
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Fail129,025 miles (+7,524)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,025 miles
    Test number
    436182198756
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass121,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,501 miles
    Test number
    883596299830
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail121,501 miles (+6,109)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,501 miles
    Test number
    226801099906
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass115,392 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,392 miles
    Test number
    133090072511
    • MinorRear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail115,392 miles (+114)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,392 miles
    Test number
    269064661260
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass115,278 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,278 miles
    Test number
    325666932183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,275 miles (+1,812)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,275 miles
    Test number
    189611632119
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass113,463 miles (+17,844)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,463 miles
    Test number
    229708931025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn and corroded. Both rear brake discs worn and corroded.

  16. Pass95,619 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,619 miles
    Test number
    253307009355
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail95,619 miles (+77,344)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,619 miles
    Test number
    710877209313
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass18,275 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,275 miles
    Test number
    110184858240
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s dooir mirror damaged

  19. Fail18,274 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,274 miles
    Test number
    323484158242
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s dooir mirror damaged

Questions about T5 UNM

Does T5 UNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UNM is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UNM?
The MOT on T5 UNM 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 UNM done?
T5 UNM was recorded at 147,113 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,421 miles a year.
Has T5 UNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UNM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 UNM 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 UNM find?
T5 UNM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease; oil leak, but not excessive.

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