Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
T5 VBWMOT history
T5 VBW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,979 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 146,979 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,640 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VBW
- 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
- 1 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VBW was last recorded at 146,979 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 May 2012: 10,100 miles, lower than 94,172 miles on 28 Apr 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 144,856 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,123 miles
- Average per year
- 3,640 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,979 miles
- 2025 – 144,856 miles
- 2024 – 143,534 miles
- 2023 – 142,340 miles
- 2022 – 140,921 miles
- 2021 – 140,169 miles
- 2020 – 138,434 miles
- 2019 – 135,995 miles
- 2018 – 132,911 miles
- 2017 – 128,508 miles
- 2016 – 123,204 miles
- 2015 – 120,233 miles
- 2014 – 114,106 miles
- 2013 – 108,202 miles
- 2012 – 10,100 miles
- 2011 – 94,172 miles
- 2010 – 86,624 miles
- 2009 – 84,395 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,979 miles
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,979 miles (+2,123)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 146,979 miles
- Test number
- 224264259002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,856 miles (+1,322)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 144,856 miles
- Test number
- 588880796676
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass143,534 miles (+1,194)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 143,534 miles
- Test number
- 748349286407
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer corroded
Pass142,340 miles (+1,419)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 142,340 miles
- Test number
- 471353043590
- AdvisoryExhaust silencers rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,921 miles (+752)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 140,921 miles
- Test number
- 391406723212
- AdvisoryBrackets for side steps almost rusted off completely
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin very rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,169 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 140,169 miles
- Test number
- 315426119280
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,165 miles (+1,731)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,165 miles
- Test number
- 142613067257
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,434 miles (+2,439)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 138,434 miles
- Test number
- 766778525467
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,995 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 135,995 miles
- Test number
- 256725687196
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail135,987 miles (+3,076)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,987 miles
- Test number
- 271027000362
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass132,911 miles (+4,403)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 132,911 miles
- Test number
- 845409321853
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damage
- AdvisoryNearside no plate light flickers
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deflectors fitted
- AdvisorySigns of front wheels fouling on full lock
Pass128,508 miles (+5,304)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 128,508 miles
- Test number
- 249404666418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 123,204 miles
- Test number
- 961151777527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,204 miles (+2,971)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,204 miles
- Test number
- 829456963684
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass120,233 miles (+78)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 120,233 miles
- Test number
- 669330025178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,155 miles (+6,049)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,155 miles
- Test number
- 377732015175
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteO/s cv boot leaking
Pass114,106 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 114,106 miles
- Test number
- 266215914479
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to 2mm tread bars.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRunning boards fitted to side sills.
Fail114,106 miles (+5,904)1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,106 miles
- Test number
- 447825814162
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to 2mm tread bars.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRunning boards fitted to side sills.
Pass108,202 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 108,202 miles
- Test number
- 108009013110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail108,202 miles (+98,102)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,202 miles
- Test number
- 617829513156
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass10,100 miles (-84,072)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 10,100 miles
- Test number
- 899552822118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAirbag light on
Pass94,172 miles (+7,548)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 94,172 miles
- Test number
- 179238411110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,624 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,624 miles
- Test number
- 343342400148
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass86,624 miles (+2,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 86,624 miles
- Test number
- 380222500141
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass84,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 84,395 miles
- Test number
- 510561749109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 VBW
- Does T5 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VBW is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VBW?
- The MOT on T5 VBW is valid until 11 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 VBW done?
- T5 VBW was recorded at 146,979 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,640 miles a year.
- Has T5 VBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VBW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on T5 VBW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 VBW find?
- T5 VBW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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