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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 VBUMOT history

T5 VBU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
161,168 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VBU was last recorded at 161,168 miles on 9 May 2026, 6,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,066 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,102 miles
Average per year
7,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,168 miles
  • 2024 – 155,066 miles
  • 2023 – 143,182 miles
  • 2022 – 137,419 miles
  • 2021 – 133,987 miles
  • 2020 – 130,880 miles
  • 2019 – 124,521 miles
  • 2018 – 112,582 miles
  • 2017 – 105,263 miles
  • 2015 – 100,255 miles
  • 2014 – 95,193 miles
  • 2013 – 91,645 miles
  • 2012 – 80,074 miles
  • 2011 – 67,578 miles
  • 2010 – 54,596 miles
  • 2009 – 37,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,168 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Center and rear exhaust boxes braking up but not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,168 miles (+6,102)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,168 miles
    Test number
    517069398303
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  2. Pass155,066 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,066 miles
    Test number
    887334449392
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin
    • AdvisorySidesteps insecure

  3. Fail155,066 miles (+11,884)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,066 miles
    Test number
    786868049598
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin
    • AdvisorySidesteps insecure

  4. Pass143,182 miles (+5,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,182 miles
    Test number
    961557530861
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass137,419 miles (+3,432)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,419 miles
    Test number
    904538203165
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass133,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,987 miles
    Test number
    737015102815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail133,987 miles (+3,107)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,987 miles
    Test number
    961385308720
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,880 miles
    Test number
    697744567144
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

  9. Fail130,880 miles (+6,359)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,880 miles
    Test number
    844530582470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass124,521 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,521 miles
    Test number
    702426635441
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust boxes braking up but not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail124,521 miles (+11,939)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,521 miles
    Test number
    170473820307
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust boxes braking up but not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass112,582 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,582 miles
    Test number
    280765900337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of slight wear and corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of slight wear and corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail112,582 miles (+7,319)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,582 miles
    Test number
    358135907601
    • FailureCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint union loose at PAS pump (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of slight wear and corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of slight wear and corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass105,263 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,263 miles
    Test number
    201091997790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly smears

  15. Fail105,236 miles (+4,981)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,236 miles
    Test number
    104783209680
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater dim
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly smears

  16. Pass100,255 miles (+5,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,255 miles
    Test number
    581216374087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R SHOCKABSORBER MISTING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK

  17. Pass95,193 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,193 miles
    Test number
    659379834378
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass91,645 miles (+11,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,645 miles
    Test number
    885616243380
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass80,074 miles (+12,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,074 miles
    Test number
    156909222361
    • NoteFront tyres on 3mm tread depth

  20. Pass67,578 miles (+12,982)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    256475531305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,596 miles (+16,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    263008230394
    • NoteO/s door mirror cracked

  22. Pass37,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    643942589219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VBU

Does T5 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VBU is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VBU?
The MOT on T5 VBU is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VBU done?
T5 VBU was recorded at 161,168 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 7,430 miles a year.
Has T5 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VBU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 VBU 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 VBU find?
T5 VBU passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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