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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T5 VBOMOT history

T5 VBO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
147,061 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VBO was last recorded at 147,061 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,985 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
6,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,061 miles
  • 2025 – 138,951 miles
  • 2024 – 132,916 miles
  • 2023 – 131,241 miles
  • 2022 – 129,798 miles
  • 2021 – 126,854 miles
  • 2020 – 124,460 miles
  • 2019 – 123,094 miles
  • 2018 – 120,742 miles
  • 2017 – 118,498 miles
  • 2016 – 113,294 miles
  • 2015 – 107,890 miles
  • 2014 – 89,668 miles
  • 2013 – 79,018 miles
  • 2012 – 56,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,061 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • O/S inner CV boot clip missing from small end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,061 miles (+76)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    147,061 miles
    Test number
    876632141505
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer deteriorated

  2. Fail146,985 miles (+8,034)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,985 miles
    Test number
    750632387362
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer deteriorated

  3. Pass138,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,951 miles
    Test number
    197915275420
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section is corroded

  4. Fail138,946 miles (+6,030)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,946 miles
    Test number
    982913099613
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section is corroded

  5. Pass132,916 miles (+1,675)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,916 miles
    Test number
    123287019227
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Retaining device missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,241 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,241 miles
    Test number
    717958574591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,798 miles (+2,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,798 miles
    Test number
    913145498505
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  8. Pass126,854 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    126,854 miles
    Test number
    571347385360
    • AdvisoryO/S inner CV boot clip missing from small end

  9. Fail126,852 miles (+2,392)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,852 miles
    Test number
    154888411592
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges At battery (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Headlamps come on with switch in position lamp mode, cannot have position lamps on alone (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/S inner CV boot clip missing from small end

  10. Pass124,460 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    921705916725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,094 miles (+2,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,094 miles
    Test number
    450613225644
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  12. Pass120,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,742 miles
    Test number
    496939978817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day time bulb inop
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust rubber loose

  13. Fail120,742 miles (+2,244)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,742 miles
    Test number
    671904448540
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day time bulb inop
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust rubber loose

  14. Pass118,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,498 miles
    Test number
    920226669561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,498 miles (+5,204)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,498 miles
    Test number
    378523460253
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass113,294 miles (+5,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,294 miles
    Test number
    565460287278
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass107,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,890 miles
    Test number
    525961704131
    • AdvisoryNail in nsr tyre

  18. Fail107,890 miles (+18,222)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,890 miles
    Test number
    558513931158
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nsr tyre

  19. Fail89,668 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    525110744218
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management warning light on

  20. Pass89,668 miles (+10,650)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    609910144233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management warning light on

  21. Pass79,018 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    289990233346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low on tread

  22. Fail79,018 miles (+22,264)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    719330433328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low on tread

  23. Pass56,754 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    759750712373
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens cracked allowing water ingress

Questions about T5 VBO

Does T5 VBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VBO is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VBO?
The MOT on T5 VBO is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VBO done?
T5 VBO was recorded at 147,061 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 6,641 miles a year.
Has T5 VBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VBO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VBO 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 VBO find?
T5 VBO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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