Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,998 cc
T5 VDFMOT history
T5 VDF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 152,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 152,854 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,268 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VDF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 19 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VDF was last recorded at 152,854 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,596 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,258 miles
- Average per year
- 6,268 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,854 miles
- 2025 – 148,596 miles
- 2024 – 142,569 miles
- 2023 – 133,582 miles
- 2022 – 127,634 miles
- 2021 – 123,594 miles
- 2020 – 120,448 miles
- 2019 – 114,409 miles
- 2018 – 111,133 miles
- 2017 – 102,793 miles
- 2016 – 94,276 miles
- 2015 – 84,909 miles
- 2014 – 76,879 miles
- 2013 – 70,819 miles
- 2012 – 65,157 miles
- 2011 – 58,896 miles
- 2010 – 52,533 miles
- 2009 – 45,939 miles
- 2008 – 39,243 miles
- 2007 – 33,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,854 miles
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
31 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,854 miles (+4,258)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 152,854 miles
- Test number
- 789722966437
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass148,596 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 148,596 miles
- Test number
- 769110035350
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,596 miles (+6,027)1 dangerous7 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,596 miles
- Test number
- 941528189724
- DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,569 miles (+8,987)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 142,569 miles
- Test number
- 303198236232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,582 miles (+5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 133,582 miles
- Test number
- 943753061312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,634 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 127,634 miles
- Test number
- 690981637038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,630 miles (+4,036)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,630 miles
- Test number
- 891753746581
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass123,594 miles (+3,146)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 123,594 miles
- Test number
- 235103410087
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass120,448 miles (+6,039)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 120,448 miles
- Test number
- 189236311723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,409 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 114,409 miles
- Test number
- 372758393315
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,133 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 111,133 miles
- Test number
- 823407288806
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Fail111,133 miles (+8,340)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,133 miles
- Test number
- 187894697597
- FailureFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position sliding door (6.4.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Pass102,793 miles (+8,517)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 102,793 miles
- Test number
- 955673133251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,276 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 94,276 miles
- Test number
- 912117345942
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Fail94,276 miles (+9,367)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,276 miles
- Test number
- 263264537637
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass84,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 84,909 miles
- Test number
- 358652875021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,909 miles (+8,030)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,909 miles
- Test number
- 119591275439
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass76,879 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 76,879 miles
- Test number
- 588291224087
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail76,873 miles (+6,054)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,873 miles
- Test number
- 218237914034
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail70,819 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,819 miles
- Test number
- 739551123091
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass70,819 miles (+5,662)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 70,819 miles
- Test number
- 845361523023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 65,157 miles
- Test number
- 785044322058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,157 miles (+6,261)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,157 miles
- Test number
- 908454022093
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass58,896 miles (+6,363)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 58,896 miles
- Test number
- 348125121032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,533 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,533 miles
- Test number
- 162556020096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,533 miles (+6,594)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,533 miles
- Test number
- 941416320071
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 45,939 miles
- Test number
- 133059219436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,939 miles (+6,696)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,939 miles
- Test number
- 420129319012
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fail39,243 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,243 miles
- Test number
- 180612128067
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass39,243 miles (+5,766)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 39,243 miles
- Test number
- 404572728029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 33,477 miles
- Test number
- 120735377089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 VDF
- Does T5 VDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VDF is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VDF?
- The MOT on T5 VDF is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 VDF done?
- T5 VDF was recorded at 152,854 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,268 miles a year.
- Has T5 VDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VDF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 VDF 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 VDF find?
- T5 VDF passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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