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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T5 UPJMOT history

T5 UPJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,237 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T5 UPJ was last recorded at 103,237 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,832 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
405 miles
Average per year
5,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,237 miles
  • 2025 – 102,832 miles
  • 2024 – 102,328 miles
  • 2023 – 101,358 miles
  • 2022 – 100,167 miles
  • 2021 – 99,274 miles
  • 2020 – 97,653 miles
  • 2019 – 96,352 miles
  • 2018 – 92,980 miles
  • 2017 – 84,310 miles
  • 2016 – 72,259 miles
  • 2015 – 66,039 miles
  • 2014 – 53,328 miles
  • 2013 – 37,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,237 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,237 miles (+405)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,237 miles
    Test number
    818191359166
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass102,832 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,832 miles
    Test number
    184196972830
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail102,831 miles (+503)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    842061506363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass102,328 miles (+970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,328 miles
    Test number
    537473057805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,358 miles (+7)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,358 miles
    Test number
    586863123594
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail101,351 miles (+1,184)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,351 miles
    Test number
    213908291926
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,167 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,167 miles
    Test number
    544160048000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail100,165 miles (+891)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,165 miles
    Test number
    869921306088
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,274 miles
    Test number
    882700989959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,274 miles (+1,621)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,274 miles
    Test number
    262253292090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass97,653 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,653 miles
    Test number
    796021222173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,651 miles (+1,299)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,651 miles
    Test number
    602238617137
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass96,352 miles (+3,372)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,352 miles
    Test number
    955573602123
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin split

  14. Pass92,980 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,980 miles
    Test number
    835759643091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust box skin corroded flaking away but not blowing

  15. Fail92,980 miles (+8,670)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,980 miles
    Test number
    948993552905
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust box skin corroded flaking away but not blowing

  16. Pass84,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    698494810012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail84,310 miles (+12,051)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    671713015166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,259 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,259 miles
    Test number
    105789843740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,039 miles
    Test number
    824870613144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,039 miles (+12,711)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,039 miles
    Test number
    184886895689
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass53,328 miles (+15,903)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    307641924349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,425 miles
    Test number
    516780813300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,425 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,425 miles
    Test number
    698260513385
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 UPJ

Does T5 UPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UPJ is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 UPJ?
The MOT on T5 UPJ is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UPJ done?
T5 UPJ was recorded at 103,237 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,096 miles a year.
Has T5 UPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UPJ has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 UPJ 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 UPJ find?
T5 UPJ failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects, 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 9 more.

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