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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 UOEMOT history

T5 UOE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 249,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
249,934 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UOE was last recorded at 249,934 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 3,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2012: 193,211 miles, lower than 280,924 miles on 20 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
246,151 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,783 miles
Average per year
2,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,934 miles
  • 2024 – 246,151 miles
  • 2023 – 243,780 miles
  • 2022 – 240,760 miles
  • 2021 – 230,940 miles
  • 2020 – 227,613 miles
  • 2019 – 223,787 miles
  • 2018 – 220,239 miles
  • 2017 – 215,599 miles
  • 2016 – 212,500 miles
  • 2015 – 206,972 miles
  • 2014 – 202,466 miles
  • 2013 – 199,064 miles
  • 2012 – 193,211 miles
  • 2011 – 280,924 miles
  • 2010 – 225,840 miles
  • 2009 – 208,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • NO REVERS LIGHTS WORKING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,934 miles (+3,783)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    249,934 miles
    Test number
    794329620189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass246,151 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    246,151 miles
    Test number
    726654264303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail246,121 miles (+2,341)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,121 miles
    Test number
    527352191115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass243,780 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    243,780 miles
    Test number
    243164980669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail243,773 miles (+3,013)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,773 miles
    Test number
    601771676735
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass240,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    240,760 miles
    Test number
    190159876167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail240,760 miles (+9,820)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,760 miles
    Test number
    929212722008
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass230,940 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    230,940 miles
    Test number
    217382254309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail230,923 miles (+3,310)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,923 miles
    Test number
    992746907980
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass227,613 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    227,613 miles
    Test number
    436037775736
    • Advisory2ND ROW CENTER SEATBELT RECIEVER CASING MISSING
    • Advisory2ND ROW NEARSIDE SEATBELT RECIEVER CASING MISSING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail227,612 miles (+3,825)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,612 miles
    Test number
    698100446363
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Advisory2ND ROW CENTER SEATBELT RECIEVER CASING MISSING
    • Advisory2ND ROW NEARSIDE SEATBELT RECIEVER CASING MISSING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE CAP OFF!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass223,787 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    223,787 miles
    Test number
    329010185290
    • AdvisoryNO REVERS LIGHTS WORKING

  13. Fail223,786 miles (+3,547)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,786 miles
    Test number
    469105737608
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/ZR18 100Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated JAMS ON PASSENGER SEAT (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNO REVERS LIGHTS WORKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass220,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    220,239 miles
    Test number
    176369949178
    • 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))

  15. Fail220,239 miles (+4,640)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,239 miles
    Test number
    287567557857
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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))

  16. Pass215,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    215,599 miles
    Test number
    172023700251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail215,599 miles (+3,099)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,599 miles
    Test number
    886263417485
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing centre stork (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass212,500 miles (+5,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    212,500 miles
    Test number
    212861079176
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s track rod end
    • AdvisorySlight weep from n/s/f strut

  19. Pass206,972 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    206,972 miles
    Test number
    377540185196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass202,466 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    202,466 miles
    Test number
    437512364120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass199,064 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    199,064 miles
    Test number
    509944663174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass193,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    193,211 miles
    Test number
    916238782176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail193,211 miles (-87,713)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,211 miles
    Test number
    945497082150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass280,924 miles (+55,084)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    280,924 miles
    Test number
    466280541163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass225,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    225,840 miles
    Test number
    981819660190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    332567760151
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass218,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    218,238 miles
    Test number
    144804040403
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail218,238 miles (+9,573)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,238 miles
    Test number
    330072740091
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass208,665 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    208,665 miles
    Test number
    401507229013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail208,661 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,661 miles
    Test number
    573671429051
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 UOE

Does T5 UOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 UOE expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 UOE?
The MOT on T5 UOE expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 UOE done?
T5 UOE was recorded at 249,934 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 2,479 miles a year.
Has T5 UOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UOE has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 UOE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 UOE find?
T5 UOE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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