
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
T5 VBTMOT history
T5 VBT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 241,385 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 241,385 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VBT was last recorded at 241,385 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 241,375 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 9,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 241,385 miles
- 2025 – 238,464 miles
- 2024 – 234,780 miles
- 2023 – 233,807 miles
- 2022 – 229,260 miles
- 2021 – 222,760 miles
- 2020 – 217,981 miles
- 2019 – 210,476 miles
- 2018 – 202,996 miles
- 2017 – 196,100 miles
- 2016 – 188,317 miles
- 2015 – 177,249 miles
- 2014 – 165,852 miles
- 2013 – 154,134 miles
- 2012 – 145,547 miles
- 2011 – 132,961 miles
- 2010 – 107,536 miles
- 2009 – 75,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass241,385 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 241,385 miles
- Test number
- 902486110094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail241,375 miles (+2,911)11 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,375 miles
- Test number
- 572934141794
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass238,464 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 238,464 miles
- Test number
- 161589863212
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail238,460 miles (+3,680)1 dangerous10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,460 miles
- Test number
- 867449038988
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass234,780 miles (+13)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 234,780 miles
- Test number
- 704015983762
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail234,767 miles (+960)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,767 miles
- Test number
- 665050729765
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass233,807 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 233,807 miles
- Test number
- 912638977280
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail233,794 miles (+4,534)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,794 miles
- Test number
- 920391011226
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass229,260 miles (+6,500)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 229,260 miles
- Test number
- 286969640329
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front DRL in headlamp inop
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass222,760 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 222,760 miles
- Test number
- 103998262909
- 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail222,759 miles (+4,778)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,759 miles
- Test number
- 282177240597
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass217,981 miles (+7,505)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 217,981 miles
- Test number
- 988283747338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass210,476 miles (+7,480)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 210,476 miles
- Test number
- 274188132725
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt buckle cover
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass202,996 miles (+175)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 202,996 miles
- Test number
- 924512435025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,821 miles (+6,721)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,821 miles
- Test number
- 186752602878
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass196,100 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 196,100 miles
- Test number
- 918690284423
- AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust box outer shell corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail196,100 miles (+7,783)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,100 miles
- Test number
- 581738317836
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust box outer shell corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass188,317 miles (+11,068)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 188,317 miles
- Test number
- 678684298855
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass177,249 miles (+11,397)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 177,249 miles
- Test number
- 398112695073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass165,852 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 165,852 miles
- Test number
- 177971704171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,852 miles (+11,718)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,852 miles
- Test number
- 248091304120
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass154,134 miles (+8,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 154,134 miles
- Test number
- 778095603157
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass145,547 miles (+12,586)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 145,547 miles
- Test number
- 778914912161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 132,961 miles
- Test number
- 946342911171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,961 miles (+25,425)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,961 miles
- Test number
- 315275701177
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass107,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 107,536 miles
- Test number
- 133003110154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,536 miles (+31,926)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,536 miles
- Test number
- 664806400143
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass75,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 75,610 miles
- Test number
- 220137309456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 VBT
- Does T5 VBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VBT is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VBT?
- The MOT on T5 VBT is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 VBT done?
- T5 VBT was recorded at 241,385 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 9,549 miles a year.
- Has T5 VBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VBT has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 VBT 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 VBT find?
- T5 VBT passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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