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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 USGMOT history

T5 USG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,504 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 USG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 USG was last recorded at 169,504 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,504 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,504 miles
  • 2025 – 159,735 miles
  • 2024 – 148,372 miles
  • 2023 – 138,429 miles
  • 2022 – 129,529 miles
  • 2019 – 125,859 miles
  • 2018 – 121,438 miles
  • 2017 – 114,357 miles
  • 2016 – 108,480 miles
  • 2015 – 106,688 miles
  • 2014 – 95,698 miles
  • 2013 – 88,774 miles
  • 2012 – 78,365 miles
  • 2011 – 62,901 miles
  • 2010 – 54,975 miles
  • 2009 – 47,512 miles
  • 2008 – 46,256 miles
  • 2007 – 31,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,504 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeat sield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Center exhaust outer sleeve corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Heat sheild loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,504 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,504 miles
    Test number
    629900756431
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryHeat sield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail169,504 miles (+9,769)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,504 miles
    Test number
    132129796200
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryHeat sield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass159,735 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,735 miles
    Test number
    386849766924
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust outer sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHeat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail159,735 miles (+11,363)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,735 miles
    Test number
    972993951170
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust outer sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHeat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass148,372 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,372 miles
    Test number
    259868253475
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryDrive belt tensioner has play
    • AdvisoryMiddle box outer sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  6. Fail148,372 miles (+9,943)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,372 miles
    Test number
    306189882786
    • MajorBoot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury boot struts not holding boot up (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not parking correctly in off position, blocking drivers view (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryDrive belt tensioner has play
    • AdvisoryMiddle box outer sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  7. Pass138,429 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,429 miles
    Test number
    126866143241
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail138,409 miles (+8,880)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,409 miles
    Test number
    888792617837
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing both rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass129,529 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,529 miles
    Test number
    558528788206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,859 miles (+4,421)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,859 miles
    Test number
    699661079184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass121,438 miles (+7,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,438 miles
    Test number
    792315048713
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

  12. Pass114,357 miles (+5,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,357 miles
    Test number
    535288929146
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass108,480 miles (+1,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,480 miles
    Test number
    227103669796
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust casing corroded

  14. Pass106,688 miles (+10,990)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    945146125184
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limit
    • NoteSpare tyre below limit

  15. Pass95,698 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,698 miles
    Test number
    629356624182
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail95,622 miles (+6,848)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,622 miles
    Test number
    496419414161
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass88,774 miles (+10,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,774 miles
    Test number
    195349413160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass78,365 miles (+15,464)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    235704422450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,901 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,901 miles
    Test number
    996493731087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,975 miles (+7,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,975 miles
    Test number
    924533030009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,512 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,512 miles
    Test number
    394275139049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,256 miles (+14,944)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,256 miles
    Test number
    171435738434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,312 miles
    Test number
    584636837060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,312 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,312 miles
    Test number
    771836837033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteRecommend full brake check with wheels off.Not able to properly assess pad condition with wheels on. †tyre size 205/65x15 8ply

Questions about T5 USG

Does T5 USG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 USG is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 USG?
The MOT on T5 USG is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 USG done?
T5 USG was recorded at 169,504 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 7,257 miles a year.
Has T5 USG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 USG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 USG 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 USG find?
T5 USG passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust system corroded; heat sield loose, and 3 more.

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