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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 USJMOT history

T5 USJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 315,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
315,502 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 USJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 USJ was last recorded at 315,502 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
311,687 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,815 miles
Average per year
15,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 315,502 miles
  • 2025 – 311,687 miles
  • 2024 – 307,448 miles
  • 2023 – 303,717 miles
  • 2022 – 301,204 miles
  • 2021 – 296,097 miles
  • 2020 – 292,841 miles
  • 2018 – 288,472 miles
  • 2017 – 285,683 miles
  • 2016 – 275,490 miles
  • 2015 – 263,626 miles
  • 2014 – 251,991 miles
  • 2013 – 242,067 miles
  • 2012 – 204,769 miles
  • 2011 – 167,751 miles
  • 2010 – 125,228 miles
  • 2009 – 92,478 miles
  • 2008 – 67,196 miles
  • 2007 – 21,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass315,502 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass315,502 miles (+3,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    315,502 miles
    Test number
    492594504585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass311,687 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    311,687 miles
    Test number
    994672148990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass307,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    307,448 miles
    Test number
    854772564707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail307,445 miles (+1)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,445 miles
    Test number
    960792379680
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail307,444 miles (+3,727)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,444 miles
    Test number
    507728862652
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass303,717 miles (+2,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    303,717 miles
    Test number
    332152454528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass301,204 miles (+5,107)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    301,204 miles
    Test number
    306147658028
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  8. Pass296,097 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    296,097 miles
    Test number
    234188197218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass292,841 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    292,841 miles
    Test number
    595672520638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass288,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    288,472 miles
    Test number
    563880592842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail288,472 miles (+2,789)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,472 miles
    Test number
    466102720275
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass285,683 miles (+10,193)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    285,683 miles
    Test number
    263771995610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass275,490 miles (+11,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    275,490 miles
    Test number
    925623752018
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass263,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    263,626 miles
    Test number
    421612632656
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail263,626 miles (+11,635)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,626 miles
    Test number
    449969477711
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass251,991 miles (+9,924)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    251,991 miles
    Test number
    146630544395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass242,067 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    242,067 miles
    Test number
    328900923301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail242,067 miles (+37,298)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,067 miles
    Test number
    555246413331
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass204,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    204,769 miles
    Test number
    376631152253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail204,769 miles (+37,018)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,769 miles
    Test number
    588081252294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass167,751 miles (+20,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    167,751 miles
    Test number
    815517951244
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail147,524 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,524 miles
    Test number
    466031791038
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass147,524 miles (+22,296)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    147,524 miles
    Test number
    648961891082
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass125,228 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    125,228 miles
    Test number
    332858270064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail124,046 miles (+31,568)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,046 miles
    Test number
    764031770069
    • FailureRear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt outer casing missing.

  26. Pass92,478 miles (+25,282)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,478 miles
    Test number
    874457579022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass67,196 miles (+46,195)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    104295848294
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

  28. Pass21,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,001 miles
    Test number
    544543957200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 USJ

Does T5 USJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 USJ is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 USJ?
The MOT on T5 USJ is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 USJ done?
T5 USJ was recorded at 315,502 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 15,549 miles a year.
Has T5 USJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 USJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 USJ 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 USJ find?
T5 USJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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