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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T5 VDTMOT history

T5 VDT is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,736 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VDT was last recorded at 185,736 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,304 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
432 miles
Average per year
8,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,736 miles
  • 2025 – 185,304 miles
  • 2024 – 184,736 miles
  • 2023 – 183,964 miles
  • 2022 – 182,182 miles
  • 2021 – 180,880 miles
  • 2020 – 179,353 miles
  • 2019 – 177,130 miles
  • 2017 – 174,748 miles
  • 2016 – 170,260 miles
  • 2015 – 141,445 miles
  • 2014 – 127,976 miles
  • 2012 – 95,011 miles
  • 2011 – 77,293 miles
  • 2010 – 54,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,736 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes swelled (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder body rusty
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front subframe rusted/starting to corrode in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,736 miles (+432)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,736 miles
    Test number
    748861185334
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes swelled (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Pass185,304 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,304 miles
    Test number
    132072101773
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryGlow plug blight on

  3. Fail185,304 miles (+568)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,304 miles
    Test number
    713924824040
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryGlow plug blight on

  4. Pass184,736 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    184,736 miles
    Test number
    652087000978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on

  5. Fail184,736 miles (+772)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,736 miles
    Test number
    976518528135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on

  6. Pass183,964 miles (+1,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    183,964 miles
    Test number
    504110814093
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded

  7. Pass182,182 miles (+1,302)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    182,182 miles
    Test number
    711001880956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust box outer skins perished

  8. Pass180,880 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    180,880 miles
    Test number
    502793343750
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail180,873 miles (+1,520)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,873 miles
    Test number
    759687902636
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass179,353 miles (+2,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    179,353 miles
    Test number
    143888819251
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass177,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    177,130 miles
    Test number
    291690591503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not yet blowing

  12. Fail177,122 miles (+2,374)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,122 miles
    Test number
    597610057149
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshiedlds adrift
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not yet blowing

  13. Pass174,748 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    174,748 miles
    Test number
    641797007944
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusted/starting to corrode in places
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect underbody - plastic covers fitted

  14. Fail174,748 miles (+4,488)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,748 miles
    Test number
    459739699904
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusted/starting to corrode in places
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect underbody - plastic covers fitted

  15. Pass170,260 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    170,260 miles
    Test number
    619465422102
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leakage
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail170,259 miles (+6,031)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,259 miles
    Test number
    818130387067
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leakage
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake shows signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass164,228 miles (+22,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    164,228 miles
    Test number
    827509588295
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

  18. Pass141,445 miles (+13,469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    141,445 miles
    Test number
    468192215044
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass127,976 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    659054124060
    • NoteRear exhaust section starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

  20. Fail127,975 miles (+32,964)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    877700924064
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust section starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

  21. Pass95,011 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,011 miles
    Test number
    877097822057
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

  22. Fail95,011 miles (+17,718)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,011 miles
    Test number
    368997622062
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

  23. Fail77,293 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    559313531030
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn/scored

  24. Pass77,293 miles (+23,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    915263731063
    • NoteRear brake discs worn/scored

  25. Pass54,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    424378910059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VDT

Does T5 VDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VDT is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VDT?
The MOT on T5 VDT is valid until 11 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 VDT done?
T5 VDT was recorded at 185,736 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,107 miles a year.
Has T5 VDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VDT has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 VDT 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 VDT find?
T5 VDT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes swelled; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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