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Volkswagen Transporter

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 VCTMOT history

T5 VCT is a brown diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,411 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VCT was last recorded at 108,411 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 6,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,594 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,817 miles
Average per year
7,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,411 miles
  • 2025 – 101,594 miles
  • 2024 – 94,139 miles
  • 2023 – 86,165 miles
  • 2022 – 77,762 miles
  • 2021 – 70,577 miles
  • 2020 – 64,735 miles
  • 2019 – 59,096 miles
  • 2018 – 52,721 miles
  • 2017 – 45,254 miles
  • 2016 – 38,899 miles
  • 2015 – 23,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,411 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Child seat fitted in rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,411 miles
    Test number
    504829587408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail108,409 miles (+6,815)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,409 miles
    Test number
    305804405252
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass101,594 miles (+7,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    560267290984
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass94,139 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,139 miles
    Test number
    973428938650
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Fail94,136 miles (+7,971)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    852402206188
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORD SHOWING THROUGH TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WASHER FLUID LEAKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  6. Pass86,165 miles (+8,403)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,165 miles
    Test number
    966146857279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,762 miles (+7,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    240897608110
    • AdvisoryEhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEhaust heat shield loose
  8. Pass70,577 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,577 miles
    Test number
    914866503358
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted in rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  9. Fail70,562 miles (+5,827)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,562 miles
    Test number
    356542962192
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted in rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre scrubed off close to limit
  10. Pass64,735 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    284498366648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,096 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,096 miles
    Test number
    650979525204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
  12. Fail58,948 miles (+6,227)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    588654052180
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
  13. Pass52,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,721 miles
    Test number
    122899799051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,721 miles (+7,467)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,721 miles
    Test number
    713868872217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  15. Pass45,254 miles (+6,355)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    349588997660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,899 miles (+14,985)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,899 miles
    Test number
    937995135106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,914 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    808641338991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryObjects removed from zone "A" prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail23,914 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    374837931571
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryObjects removed from zone "A" prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 VCT

Does T5 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VCT is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VCT?
The MOT on T5 VCT is valid until 13 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 VCT done?
T5 VCT was recorded at 108,411 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,679 miles a year.
Has T5 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VCT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VCT 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 VCT find?
T5 VCT passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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