Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
T5 VBJMOT history
T5 VBJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 178,105 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 178,105 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,104 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VBJ was last recorded at 178,105 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,829 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,276 miles
- Average per year
- 4,104 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,105 miles
- 2025 – 176,829 miles
- 2024 – 175,088 miles
- 2023 – 172,851 miles
- 2022 – 169,176 miles
- 2021 – 165,163 miles
- 2020 – 162,723 miles
- 2019 – 160,236 miles
- 2018 – 157,012 miles
- 2017 – 153,808 miles
- 2016 – 149,247 miles
- 2015 – 131,852 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,105 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,105 miles (+1,276)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 178,105 miles
- Test number
- 609426725173
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,829 miles (+1,741)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 176,829 miles
- Test number
- 178071058720
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,088 miles (+2,237)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 175,088 miles
- Test number
- 686762101346
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass172,851 miles (+3,675)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 172,851 miles
- Test number
- 510723617772
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass169,176 miles (+4,013)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 169,176 miles
- Test number
- 815097379207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,163 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 165,163 miles
- Test number
- 579712779112
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail165,163 miles (+2,440)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,163 miles
- Test number
- 490389146286
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass162,723 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 162,723 miles
- Test number
- 997241915423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail162,723 miles (+2,487)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,723 miles
- Test number
- 300078471619
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass160,236 miles (+3,224)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 160,236 miles
- Test number
- 392939666658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,012 miles (+3,204)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 157,012 miles
- Test number
- 279472991042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,808 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 153,808 miles
- Test number
- 100268612985
- AdvisorySlight leak on steering rack
Fail153,806 miles (+4,559)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,806 miles
- Test number
- 716529723369
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
- AdvisorySlight leak on steering rack
Pass149,247 miles (+17,395)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 149,247 miles
- Test number
- 879718549284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,852 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 131,852 miles
- Test number
- 957549645149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/f driving light inop
Questions about T5 VBJ
- Does T5 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VBJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VBJ?
- The MOT on T5 VBJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 VBJ done?
- T5 VBJ was recorded at 178,105 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,104 miles a year.
- Has T5 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VBJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on T5 VBJ 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 VBJ find?
- T5 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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