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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 VAUMOT history

T5 VAU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,746 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VAU was last recorded at 117,746 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,450 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,296 miles
Average per year
6,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,746 miles
  • 2025 – 115,450 miles
  • 2023 – 111,602 miles
  • 2022 – 104,630 miles
  • 2021 – 104,070 miles
  • 2020 – 101,776 miles
  • 2018 – 91,670 miles
  • 2017 – 81,949 miles
  • 2016 – 72,778 miles
  • 2015 – 62,005 miles
  • 2014 – 49,522 miles
  • 2013 – 36,691 miles
  • 2012 – 23,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,746 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,746 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,746 miles
    Test number
    748156478286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,450 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,450 miles
    Test number
    885783512827
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Fail115,449 miles (+3,847)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,449 miles
    Test number
    737409620732
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Pass111,602 miles (+6,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,602 miles
    Test number
    880718811486
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has only just met legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,630 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,630 miles
    Test number
    419282778824
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail104,630 miles (+560)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,630 miles
    Test number
    113321887646
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,070 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,070 miles
    Test number
    687459052242
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Fail104,070 miles (+2,294)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,070 miles
    Test number
    306160603108
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Pass101,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,776 miles
    Test number
    307633458719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle body damaged but working
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  10. Fail101,776 miles (+10,106)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,776 miles
    Test number
    646017699594
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle body damaged but working
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  11. Pass91,670 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,670 miles
    Test number
    916540407231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  12. Fail91,670 miles (+9,721)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,670 miles
    Test number
    298671362684
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  13. Pass81,949 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,949 miles
    Test number
    438650790620
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  14. Fail81,949 miles (+9,171)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,949 miles
    Test number
    229194313121
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  15. Pass72,778 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,778 miles
    Test number
    997177495844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt clip body missing but still working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  16. Fail72,778 miles (+10,773)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,778 miles
    Test number
    956816874305
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt clip body missing but still working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  17. Pass62,005 miles (+12,483)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,005 miles
    Test number
    196593585494
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s seat belt buckle body missimg but still working
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Pass49,522 miles (+12,831)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    397272374008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine managment light on indicating a fault
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass36,691 miles (+13,348)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    858018353067
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  20. Pass23,343 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,343 miles
    Test number
    346755662097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,324 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,324 miles
    Test number
    649892362012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T5 VAU

Does T5 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VAU is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VAU?
The MOT on T5 VAU is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VAU done?
T5 VAU was recorded at 117,746 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 6,583 miles a year.
Has T5 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VAU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 VAU 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 VAU find?
T5 VAU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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