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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 UTFMOT history

T5 UTF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 211,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
211,173 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UTF was last recorded at 211,173 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2013: 51,197 miles, lower than 68,889 miles on 2 Mar 2012.

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
211,149 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
10,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,173 miles
  • 2025 – 211,128 miles
  • 2024 – 210,529 miles
  • 2023 – 208,019 miles
  • 2022 – 199,744 miles
  • 2021 – 181,914 miles
  • 2020 – 174,775 miles
  • 2019 – 169,956 miles
  • 2018 – 156,334 miles
  • 2017 – 135,820 miles
  • 2016 – 120,408 miles
  • 2015 – 106,401 miles
  • 2014 – 93,775 miles
  • 2013 – 51,197 miles
  • 2012 – 68,889 miles
  • 2011 – 58,351 miles
  • 2010 – 44,674 miles
  • 2009 – 34,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,173 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine oily

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,173 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    211,173 miles
    Test number
    111012634953
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail211,149 miles (+21)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,149 miles
    Test number
    101746439597
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail211,128 miles (+599)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,128 miles
    Test number
    273834516092
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass210,529 miles (+2,510)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    210,529 miles
    Test number
    388446355910
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass208,019 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    208,019 miles
    Test number
    404405241093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass199,744 miles (+183)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    199,744 miles
    Test number
    442644781066
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail199,561 miles (+17,647)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,561 miles
    Test number
    220162905481
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass181,914 miles (+7,139)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,914 miles
    Test number
    790468476096
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass174,775 miles (+4,819)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,775 miles
    Test number
    470482062191
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass169,956 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,956 miles
    Test number
    985265903193
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oily
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front anti roll bar bushses
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted (NO Action required)

  11. Fail169,956 miles (+13,622)1 dangerous8 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,956 miles
    Test number
    764794249204
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oily
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front anti roll bar bushses
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted (NO Action required)

  12. Pass156,334 miles (+20,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    156,334 miles
    Test number
    388527367153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

  13. Pass135,820 miles (+15,412)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,820 miles
    Test number
    180495826016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes worn

  14. Pass120,408 miles (+14,007)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,408 miles
    Test number
    582357243625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  15. Pass106,401 miles (+12,626)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,401 miles
    Test number
    666685965029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,775 miles (+42,578)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,775 miles
    Test number
    665059054066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,197 miles (-17,692)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    786776663095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,889 miles
    Test number
    588172862061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,889 miles (+10,538)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,889 miles
    Test number
    768162662046
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass58,351 miles (+13,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,351 miles
    Test number
    736301371009
    • NoteFront and rear disc brakes slightly lipped

  21. Fail44,674 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    674869360038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass44,674 miles (+10,442)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    990719060041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,232 miles
    Test number
    192004869443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 UTF

Does T5 UTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UTF is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UTF?
The MOT on T5 UTF is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UTF done?
T5 UTF was recorded at 211,173 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 10,365 miles a year.
Has T5 UTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UTF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 UTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 UTF find?
T5 UTF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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