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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 UYVMOT history

T5 UYV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
215,044 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UYV was last recorded at 215,044 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2011: 105,173 miles, lower than 169,783 miles on 11 Jun 2011.

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
213,796 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,248 miles
Average per year
5,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,044 miles
  • 2024 – 213,796 miles
  • 2023 – 210,656 miles
  • 2022 – 205,195 miles
  • 2021 – 201,958 miles
  • 2020 – 201,668 miles
  • 2018 – 200,986 miles
  • 2017 – 198,513 miles
  • 2015 – 193,461 miles
  • 2014 – 187,630 miles
  • 2013 – 176,132 miles
  • 2011 – 170,464 miles
  • 2010 – 158,004 miles
  • 2009 – 148,512 miles
  • 2008 – 139,223 miles
  • 2007 – 115,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,044 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has high travel but still functions as intended

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,044 miles (+1,248)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    215,044 miles
    Test number
    559088309911
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has high travel but still functions as intended
  2. Pass213,796 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    213,796 miles
    Test number
    393704794383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail213,766 miles (+3,110)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,766 miles
    Test number
    498380868431
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass210,656 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    210,656 miles
    Test number
    597372197626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass205,195 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    205,195 miles
    Test number
    259278478549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass201,958 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    201,958 miles
    Test number
    843999965505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass201,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    201,668 miles
    Test number
    623243335805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail201,668 miles (+682)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,668 miles
    Test number
    482979583919
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass200,986 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    200,986 miles
    Test number
    542287331177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail200,984 miles (+2,471)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,984 miles
    Test number
    634376059085
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO\s tyre side wall cracking
  11. Pass198,513 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    198,513 miles
    Test number
    978265696891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass193,461 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    193,461 miles
    Test number
    539554604696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail193,460 miles (+5,830)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,460 miles
    Test number
    441346941068
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass187,630 miles (+6,698)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    187,630 miles
    Test number
    448022544405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass180,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    180,932 miles
    Test number
    138708404401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail180,932 miles (+4,800)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,932 miles
    Test number
    436968904054
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass176,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    176,132 miles
    Test number
    557022203031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail176,132 miles (+5,668)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,132 miles
    Test number
    638002403099
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass170,464 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    170,464 miles
    Test number
    456434661399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail170,442 miles (+65,269)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,442 miles
    Test number
    709352561343
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  21. Fail105,173 miles (-64,610)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,173 miles
    Test number
    785652741397
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Pass169,783 miles (+11,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    169,783 miles
    Test number
    555372161157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  23. Pass158,004 miles (+9,492)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    158,004 miles
    Test number
    904063070193
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass148,512 miles (+9,289)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    148,512 miles
    Test number
    860547369103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass139,223 miles (+24,190)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    139,223 miles
    Test number
    602755178164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass115,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    115,033 miles
    Test number
    203178957477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T5 UYV

Does T5 UYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UYV is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UYV?
The MOT on T5 UYV is valid until 8 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 UYV done?
T5 UYV was recorded at 215,044 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
Has T5 UYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UYV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 UYV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 UYV find?
T5 UYV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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