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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T5 USPMOT history

T5 USP is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
169,680 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 USP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 USP was last recorded at 169,680 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 3,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2015: 100,178 miles, lower than 156,970 miles on 5 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,897 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,783 miles
Average per year
4,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,680 miles
  • 2024 – 165,897 miles
  • 2023 – 163,681 miles
  • 2022 – 161,227 miles
  • 2021 – 151,197 miles
  • 2020 – 144,177 miles
  • 2019 – 134,155 miles
  • 2018 – 121,366 miles
  • 2017 – 114,054 miles
  • 2016 – 106,567 miles
  • 2015 – 100,210 miles
  • 2014 – 156,970 miles
  • 2013 – 120,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,680 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,680 miles (+3,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,680 miles
    Test number
    677795701539
    • 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))
  2. Pass165,897 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,897 miles
    Test number
    396648154145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,681 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,681 miles
    Test number
    317657834367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,227 miles
    Test number
    529530077585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,227 miles (+10,030)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,227 miles
    Test number
    150493939377
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass151,197 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,197 miles
    Test number
    311955685948
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAll wheels changed from original test.
  7. Fail151,173 miles (+6,996)3 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,173 miles
    Test number
    314607121908
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded/deteriorated
  8. Pass144,177 miles (+10,022)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,177 miles
    Test number
    778888162502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,155 miles (+12,789)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,155 miles
    Test number
    512563564939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  10. Pass121,366 miles (+7,312)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,366 miles
    Test number
    932044521899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,054 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,054 miles
    Test number
    396851311979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,567 miles (+6,357)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,567 miles
    Test number
    649036757825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,210 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,210 miles
    Test number
    762800627473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,178 miles (-56,792)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,178 miles
    Test number
    267737935292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass156,970 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    156,970 miles
    Test number
    467948444291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
  16. Fail156,970 miles (+36,775)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,970 miles
    Test number
    336356044211
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
  17. Pass120,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,195 miles
    Test number
    709298613209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 USP

Does T5 USP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 USP is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 USP?
The MOT on T5 USP is valid until 31 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 USP done?
T5 USP was recorded at 169,680 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 4,070 miles a year.
Has T5 USP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 USP has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 USP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 USP find?
T5 USP passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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