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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 UNXMOT history

T5 UNX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
153,508 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UNX was last recorded at 153,508 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,507 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,508 miles
  • 2024 – 153,485 miles
  • 2023 – 150,753 miles
  • 2022 – 146,464 miles
  • 2021 – 142,078 miles
  • 2020 – 137,938 miles
  • 2019 – 137,530 miles
  • 2018 – 136,545 miles
  • 2017 – 123,506 miles
  • 2016 – 112,870 miles
  • 2015 – 102,073 miles
  • 2014 – 92,487 miles
  • 2013 – 85,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,508 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both brake flexi perished / cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,508 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    153,508 miles
    Test number
    769689314809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail153,507 miles (+22)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,507 miles
    Test number
    421412027474
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass153,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,485 miles
    Test number
    396341726841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,485 miles (+2,732)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,485 miles
    Test number
    786181401486
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass150,753 miles (+4,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,753 miles
    Test number
    690742349998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass146,464 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,464 miles
    Test number
    377432272805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail146,448 miles (+4,370)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,448 miles
    Test number
    100831855391
    • MajorBrake cable damaged both rears corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking @ cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor/chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear PLEASE check above rear exhaust/heatshield as to the structure around OFFSIDE towbar mounts,... UNABLE TO REMOVE ITEMS ON MOT TEST.

  8. Pass142,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,078 miles
    Test number
    508429007214
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both brake flexi perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail142,078 miles (+4,140)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,078 miles
    Test number
    517862776632
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded (forward of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken Both rear suspension springs incomplete (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both brake flexi perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,938 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,938 miles
    Test number
    577387472149
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail137,938 miles (+408)4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,938 miles
    Test number
    671659942771
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass137,530 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,530 miles
    Test number
    325143748793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,529 miles (+984)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,529 miles
    Test number
    126746834371
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass136,545 miles (+13,039)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,545 miles
    Test number
    582086359550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,506 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,506 miles
    Test number
    848390079778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,503 miles (+10,633)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,503 miles
    Test number
    977417764172
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass112,870 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,870 miles
    Test number
    309903611022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail112,855 miles (+10,782)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,855 miles
    Test number
    910160369472
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass102,073 miles (+9,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,073 miles
    Test number
    475539725243
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass92,487 miles (+4)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,487 miles
    Test number
    398812634235
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust is badly corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail92,483 miles (+7,116)2 dangerous8 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,483 miles
    Test number
    787931934216
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust is badly corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail85,367 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,367 miles
    Test number
    348772773132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass85,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,367 miles
    Test number
    359542973195
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T5 UNX

Does T5 UNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UNX is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 UNX?
The MOT on T5 UNX is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UNX done?
T5 UNX was recorded at 153,508 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
Has T5 UNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UNX has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 UNX 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 UNX find?
T5 UNX passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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