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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 UPCMOT history

T5 UPC is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 245,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
245,564 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UPC was last recorded at 245,564 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 6,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,977 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,587 miles
Average per year
12,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 245,564 miles
  • 2023 – 238,977 miles
  • 2022 – 231,956 miles
  • 2021 – 225,564 miles
  • 2019 – 224,590 miles
  • 2018 – 218,778 miles
  • 2017 – 217,332 miles
  • 2016 – 206,212 miles
  • 2015 – 175,055 miles
  • 2014 – 157,276 miles
  • 2013 – 138,484 miles
  • 2012 – 119,090 miles
  • 2011 – 103,351 miles
  • 2010 – 86,640 miles
  • 2009 – 69,925 miles
  • 2008 – 51,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,564 miles
  • 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,564 miles (+6,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    245,564 miles
    Test number
    715543193066
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass238,977 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    238,977 miles
    Test number
    602963381040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass231,956 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    231,956 miles
    Test number
    754794964968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass225,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    225,564 miles
    Test number
    454583778098
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  5. Fail225,561 miles (+971)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,561 miles
    Test number
    735071943010
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  6. Pass224,590 miles (+5,812)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    224,590 miles
    Test number
    876997116712
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  7. Pass218,778 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    218,778 miles
    Test number
    932665807035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass217,332 miles (+11,120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    217,332 miles
    Test number
    115457290521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass206,212 miles (+11,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    206,212 miles
    Test number
    640513882276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mount.
  10. Pass194,997 miles (+19,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    194,997 miles
    Test number
    667808353305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass175,055 miles (+172)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    175,055 miles
    Test number
    929635235099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished
    • NoteNearside sill damage
  12. Fail174,883 miles (+17,607)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,883 miles
    Test number
    688219025085
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished
    • NoteNearside sill damage
  13. Pass157,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    157,276 miles
    Test number
    267181834042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail157,273 miles (+18,789)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,273 miles
    Test number
    106001534455
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s body work is damaged
    • NoteN/s/r light lens is damaged
  15. Pass138,484 miles (+19,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    138,484 miles
    Test number
    529088023014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  16. Pass119,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    286427222065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Fail119,090 miles (+15,739)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    625357922036
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass103,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,351 miles
    Test number
    126598421020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail103,351 miles (+16,711)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,351 miles
    Test number
    798568021031
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass86,640 miles (+16,715)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,640 miles
    Test number
    270757220077
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear side light lense damaged.
  21. Pass69,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    533353539041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail696,925 miles (+645,217)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    696,925 miles
    Test number
    860133139024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass51,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,708 miles
    Test number
    971720438021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 UPC

Does T5 UPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 UPC expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 UPC?
The MOT on T5 UPC expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 UPC done?
T5 UPC was recorded at 245,564 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 12,013 miles a year.
Has T5 UPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UPC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 UPC 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 UPC find?
T5 UPC passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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