Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 VBLMOT history
T5 VBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,456 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 174,456 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,231 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VBL was last recorded at 174,456 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 174,453 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 9,231 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,456 miles
- 2025 – 167,609 miles
- 2024 – 161,476 miles
- 2023 – 154,735 miles
- 2022 – 146,186 miles
- 2021 – 139,629 miles
- 2020 – 132,758 miles
- 2019 – 132,700 miles
- 2017 – 118,694 miles
- 2016 – 106,628 miles
- 2015 – 92,657 miles
- 2014 – 83,387 miles
- 2013 – 70,642 miles
- 2012 – 60,482 miles
- 2011 – 38,993 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,456 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,456 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 174,456 miles
- Test number
- 771272399261
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail174,453 miles (+6,844)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,453 miles
- Test number
- 183261873535
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass167,609 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 167,609 miles
- Test number
- 136385732323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,605 miles (+6,129)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,605 miles
- Test number
- 685498838108
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass161,476 miles (+6,741)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 161,476 miles
- Test number
- 466663958306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,735 miles (+8,549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 154,735 miles
- Test number
- 197979734194
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass146,186 miles (+6,557)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 146,186 miles
- Test number
- 465643276430
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass139,629 miles (+6,871)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 139,629 miles
- Test number
- 651391399493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,758 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 132,758 miles
- Test number
- 839726199196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,700 miles (+14,006)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 132,700 miles
- Test number
- 873839452702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,694 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 118,694 miles
- Test number
- 923364110494
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail118,694 miles (+12,066)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,694 miles
- Test number
- 664824985637
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryO/S/R Brake Sticking Slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass106,628 miles (+13,971)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 106,628 miles
- Test number
- 826500004386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,657 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 92,657 miles
- Test number
- 543323331212
- AdvisoryUndertrays damaged
Fail92,657 miles (+9,270)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,657 miles
- Test number
- 525846376219
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryUndertrays damaged
Fail83,387 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,387 miles
- Test number
- 465154774234
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass83,387 miles (+12,745)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 83,387 miles
- Test number
- 647344074278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,642 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 70,642 miles
- Test number
- 385307083238
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail70,642 miles (+10,160)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,642 miles
- Test number
- 579307283224
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass60,482 miles (+21,489)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 60,482 miles
- Test number
- 275695702348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 38,993 miles
- Test number
- 818021201326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 VBL
- Does T5 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VBL is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VBL?
- The MOT on T5 VBL is valid until 9 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 VBL done?
- T5 VBL was recorded at 174,456 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 9,231 miles a year.
- Has T5 VBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VBL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 VBL 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 VBL find?
- T5 VBL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 1 more.
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