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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,460 cc

T5 UOPMOT history

T5 UOP is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 9 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,994 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UOP was last recorded at 163,994 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,828 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,166 miles
Average per year
8,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,994 miles
  • 2025 – 159,828 miles
  • 2024 – 151,371 miles
  • 2023 – 137,155 miles
  • 2022 – 132,750 miles
  • 2021 – 127,812 miles
  • 2020 – 122,967 miles
  • 2019 – 114,019 miles
  • 2018 – 102,628 miles
  • 2017 – 92,349 miles
  • 2016 – 79,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,994 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and scrubbing edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,994 miles (+4,166)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,994 miles
    Test number
    748057447523
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass159,828 miles (+8,457)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,828 miles
    Test number
    698439506105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,371 miles (+14,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,371 miles
    Test number
    671227183368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,155 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,155 miles
    Test number
    190871617639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,750 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,750 miles
    Test number
    956235754460
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail132,749 miles (+4,937)5 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,749 miles
    Test number
    805293115907
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass127,812 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,812 miles
    Test number
    878889547549
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail127,812 miles (+4,845)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,812 miles
    Test number
    935404610723
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mountings noisey
  9. Pass122,967 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,967 miles
    Test number
    391362005588
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock abs top mounts noisey
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail122,967 miles (+8,948)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,967 miles
    Test number
    598666107567
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock abs top mounts noisey
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass114,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,019 miles
    Test number
    369296915754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail114,019 miles (+11,391)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,019 miles
    Test number
    658215141182
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass102,628 miles (+10,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,628 miles
    Test number
    794693928825
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer (outer skin) deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass92,349 miles (+12,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    604545839129
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertray
  15. Pass79,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,943 miles
    Test number
    620873325114
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust getting rusty
  16. Pass108,548 km (+22,101)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,548 km
    Test number
    348367785157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,447 km (+24,629)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,447 km
    Test number
    736932084161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,818 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,818 km
    Test number
    395359063180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 UOP

Does T5 UOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UOP is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UOP?
The MOT on T5 UOP is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UOP done?
T5 UOP was recorded at 163,994 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 8,326 miles a year.
Has T5 UOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UOP has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 UOP 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 UOP find?
T5 UOP passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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