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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 VDOMOT history

T5 VDO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,388 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VDO was last recorded at 168,388 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 9,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,938 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,450 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,388 miles
  • 2025 – 158,938 miles
  • 2024 – 151,461 miles
  • 2023 – 144,532 miles
  • 2022 – 140,191 miles
  • 2021 – 139,795 miles
  • 2018 – 139,458 miles
  • 2016 – 131,808 miles
  • 2015 – 130,864 miles
  • 2014 – 125,371 miles
  • 2013 – 119,165 miles
  • 2012 – 112,908 miles
  • 2011 – 108,112 miles
  • 2010 – 103,512 miles
  • 2009 – 99,209 miles
  • 2008 – 95,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,388 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,388 miles (+9,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,388 miles
    Test number
    480585236698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,938 miles (+7,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,938 miles
    Test number
    221513050470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass151,461 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,461 miles
    Test number
    902398773697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,532 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,532 miles
    Test number
    355004951024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail144,527 miles (+4,336)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,527 miles
    Test number
    496241850317
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,191 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,191 miles
    Test number
    892773178626
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail140,186 miles (+391)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,186 miles
    Test number
    751123143528
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass139,795 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,795 miles
    Test number
    270509387173
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  9. Fail139,795 miles (+337)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,795 miles
    Test number
    339662397194
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  10. Pass139,458 miles (+7,650)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,458 miles
    Test number
    927048358509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,808 miles
    Test number
    758469201815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,808 miles (+944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,808 miles
    Test number
    468778889607
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass130,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    130,864 miles
    Test number
    148344335106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,864 miles (+5,493)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,864 miles
    Test number
    116593835179
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass125,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    125,371 miles
    Test number
    469724934136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail125,371 miles (+6,206)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,371 miles
    Test number
    338313634149
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass119,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,165 miles
    Test number
    936993833164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,165 miles (+6,257)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,165 miles
    Test number
    505480633129
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass112,908 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,908 miles
    Test number
    259040532161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail112,908 miles (+4,796)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,908 miles
    Test number
    998719422115
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass108,112 miles (+4,600)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,112 miles
    Test number
    696769521184
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass103,512 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,512 miles
    Test number
    890745720172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,209 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,209 miles
    Test number
    434941739143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    542827638133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VDO

Does T5 VDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VDO is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VDO?
The MOT on T5 VDO is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VDO done?
T5 VDO was recorded at 168,388 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has T5 VDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VDO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 VDO 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 VDO find?
T5 VDO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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