Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 VDUMOT history
T5 VDU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,260 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 148,260 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,223 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VDU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VDU was last recorded at 148,260 miles on 15 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 148,260 miles · 14 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,223 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,260 miles
- 2025 – 147,989 miles
- 2024 – 147,236 miles
- 2023 – 146,746 miles
- 2022 – 145,995 miles
- 2021 – 145,119 miles
- 2019 – 144,168 miles
- 2018 – 140,961 miles
- 2017 – 137,757 miles
- 2016 – 134,798 miles
- 2015 – 128,324 miles
- 2014 – 122,089 miles
- 2013 – 116,836 miles
- 2012 – 110,435 miles
- 2011 – 105,861 miles
- 2010 – 99,756 miles
- 2009 – 82,405 miles
- 2008 – 72,810 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,260 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Central Exhaust mounting defective not connected
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake fluid/parking brake warning light flashing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 148,260 miles
- Test number
- 641242292916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,260 miles (+271)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,260 miles
- Test number
- 532278486247
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass147,989 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 147,989 miles
- Test number
- 628516812681
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective not connected (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid/parking brake warning light flashing
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers outer skins rusting off
Fail147,986 miles (+750)11 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,986 miles
- Test number
- 152610230624
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective not connected (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid/parking brake warning light flashing
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers outer skins rusting off
Pass147,236 miles (+490)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 147,236 miles
- Test number
- 234050834322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,746 miles (+751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 146,746 miles
- Test number
- 437087477144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,995 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 145,995 miles
- Test number
- 511627467153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,994 miles (+875)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,994 miles
- Test number
- 804850281127
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,119 miles (+951)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 145,119 miles
- Test number
- 629696865885
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass144,168 miles (+194)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 144,168 miles
- Test number
- 535491284865
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail143,974 miles (+3,013)5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,974 miles
- Test number
- 824034338357
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,961 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 140,961 miles
- Test number
- 778917214394
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,961 miles (+3,204)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,961 miles
- Test number
- 126009830010
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,757 miles (+2,959)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,757 miles
- Test number
- 957612278481
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass134,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 134,798 miles
- Test number
- 159891471559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,798 miles (+6,474)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,798 miles
- Test number
- 307633207379
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass128,324 miles (+6,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 128,324 miles
- Test number
- 719323355183
- 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)
Pass122,089 miles (+5,253)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 122,089 miles
- Test number
- 729009444133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,836 miles (+6,401)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 116,836 miles
- Test number
- 448304353154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,435 miles (+4,574)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 110,435 miles
- Test number
- 727859542179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,861 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 105,861 miles
- Test number
- 295444561486
- NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted
Fail105,861 miles (+6,105)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,861 miles
- Test number
- 168262151110
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted
Pass99,756 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 99,756 miles
- Test number
- 930865120059
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail99,755 miles (+17,350)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,755 miles
- Test number
- 443635020076
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass82,405 miles (+9,595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 82,405 miles
- Test number
- 401180449054
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,810 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 72,810 miles
- Test number
- 923775488104
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about T5 VDU
- Does T5 VDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VDU is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VDU?
- The MOT on T5 VDU is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 VDU done?
- T5 VDU was recorded at 148,260 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,223 miles a year.
- Has T5 VDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VDU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 VDU 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 VDU find?
- T5 VDU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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