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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 UPMMOT history

T5 UPM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 235,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
235,304 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UPM was last recorded at 235,304 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,520 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,784 miles
Average per year
10,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,304 miles
  • 2024 – 228,520 miles
  • 2023 – 220,816 miles
  • 2022 – 210,922 miles
  • 2021 – 201,342 miles
  • 2020 – 189,618 miles
  • 2019 – 185,756 miles
  • 2018 – 184,847 miles
  • 2017 – 184,709 miles
  • 2016 – 170,730 miles
  • 2015 – 156,824 miles
  • 2014 – 143,803 miles
  • 2013 – 131,257 miles
  • 2012 – 109,389 miles
  • 2011 – 86,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,304 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,304 miles (+6,784)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    235,304 miles
    Test number
    957482257067
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass228,520 miles (+7,704)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    228,520 miles
    Test number
    794434147454
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged hose onto rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass220,816 miles (+9,894)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    220,816 miles
    Test number
    924709549700
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipe onto rack perished (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass210,922 miles (+9,580)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    210,922 miles
    Test number
    438966543666
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass201,342 miles (+11,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    201,342 miles
    Test number
    262459865669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,618 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,618 miles
    Test number
    821402813261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass185,756 miles (+909)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,756 miles
    Test number
    286050966974
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass184,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    184,847 miles
    Test number
    537800659612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail184,847 miles (+138)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,847 miles
    Test number
    831633581787
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass184,709 miles (+13,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    184,709 miles
    Test number
    498525719554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass170,730 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    170,730 miles
    Test number
    984564017976
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail170,727 miles (+13,903)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,727 miles
    Test number
    327787551753
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass156,824 miles (+13,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    156,824 miles
    Test number
    945970685173
    • NoteNearside rear lower reflector missing

  14. Pass143,803 miles (+12,546)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    143,803 miles
    Test number
    579173754127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    131,257 miles
    Test number
    905606173146
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail131,257 miles (+21,868)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,257 miles
    Test number
    157306273169
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass109,389 miles (+23,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    306207682145
    • NoteAdvise f/o/s body damage,no sharp edges.

  18. Fail86,027 miles4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    568898181169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteInner rear pad poss 70% worn
    • NoteNs side has panel damage
    • NoteSmall chip zone a but not obstucting driver vision

  19. Pass86,027 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    775128481193
    • NoteInner rear pad poss 70% worn
    • NoteNs side has panel damage
    • NoteSmall chip zone a but not obstucting driver vision

Questions about T5 UPM

Does T5 UPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UPM is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UPM?
The MOT on T5 UPM is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UPM done?
T5 UPM was recorded at 235,304 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 10,093 miles a year.
Has T5 UPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UPM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T5 UPM 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 UPM find?
T5 UPM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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