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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 VAEMOT history

T5 VAE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 199,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
199,067 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VAE
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
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VAE was last recorded at 199,067 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,060 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,067 miles
  • 2025 – 199,053 miles
  • 2024 – 194,735 miles
  • 2023 – 189,777 miles
  • 2022 – 184,528 miles
  • 2021 – 176,121 miles
  • 2020 – 168,851 miles
  • 2019 – 166,150 miles
  • 2018 – 161,056 miles
  • 2017 – 157,982 miles
  • 2016 – 153,882 miles
  • 2015 – 147,522 miles
  • 2014 – 140,982 miles
  • 2013 – 134,786 miles
  • 2012 – 120,153 miles
  • 2011 – 100,284 miles
  • 2010 – 79,865 miles
  • 2009 – 60,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,067 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,067 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    199,067 miles
    Test number
    381523166526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail199,060 miles (+7)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,060 miles
    Test number
    230401585628
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail199,053 miles (+4,318)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,053 miles
    Test number
    113105176728
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolts to the bottom of the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass194,735 miles (+37)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    194,735 miles
    Test number
    596577491098
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose and will need attention

  5. Fail194,698 miles (+4,921)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,698 miles
    Test number
    717319112192
    • 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 Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose and will need attention

  6. Pass189,777 miles (+5,249)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    189,777 miles
    Test number
    430976038590
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass184,528 miles (+8,407)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    184,528 miles
    Test number
    861646044377
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass176,121 miles (+7,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,121 miles
    Test number
    809245886404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass168,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,851 miles
    Test number
    786282094020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail168,851 miles (+2,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,851 miles
    Test number
    552926927586
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass166,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,150 miles
    Test number
    163948812336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail166,150 miles (+5,094)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,150 miles
    Test number
    316153516294
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass161,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    161,056 miles
    Test number
    466469771332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail161,056 miles (+3,074)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,056 miles
    Test number
    398432396032
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass157,982 miles (+4,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,982 miles
    Test number
    341674664119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose from front (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass153,882 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    153,882 miles
    Test number
    440012170719
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail153,882 miles (+6,360)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,882 miles
    Test number
    498415526013
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass147,522 miles (+6,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    147,522 miles
    Test number
    220358321394
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass140,982 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    140,982 miles
    Test number
    469264324439
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust silencers corroding.
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall cut/damaged.
    • NoteOffside rear reflector damaged.
    • NoteTyre size for advisory.235/50/18W

  20. Fail140,982 miles (+6,196)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,982 miles
    Test number
    997382424345
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust silencers corroding.
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall cut/damaged.
    • NoteOffside rear reflector damaged.
    • NoteTyre size for advisory.235/50/18W

  21. Pass134,786 miles (+14,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    134,786 miles
    Test number
    698118303326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass120,153 miles (+19,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,153 miles
    Test number
    838959012377
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass100,284 miles (+20,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,284 miles
    Test number
    476886821473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

  24. Pass79,865 miles (+19,363)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    532163810388
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres worn close to legal limit

  25. Pass60,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,502 miles
    Test number
    702682109393
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T5 VAE

Does T5 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VAE is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VAE?
The MOT on T5 VAE is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VAE done?
T5 VAE was recorded at 199,067 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,555 miles a year.
Has T5 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VAE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VAE 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 VAE find?
T5 VAE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface, and 4 more.

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