Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 VGNMOT history
T5 VGN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,200 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 172,200 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,662 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VGN was last recorded at 172,200 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 4,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,955 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,245 miles
- Average per year
- 7,662 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,200 miles
- 2025 – 167,955 miles
- 2024 – 167,307 miles
- 2022 – 165,436 miles
- 2021 – 154,880 miles
- 2020 – 147,131 miles
- 2019 – 140,771 miles
- 2018 – 133,557 miles
- 2017 – 127,364 miles
- 2016 – 119,093 miles
- 2015 – 111,852 miles
- 2014 – 100,919 miles
- 2013 – 92,684 miles
- 2012 – 83,388 miles
- 2011 – 69,955 miles
- 2010 – 57,536 miles
- 2009 – 47,345 miles
- 2008 – 41,771 miles
- 2007 – 31,992 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,200 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.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,200 miles (+4,245)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 172,200 miles
- Test number
- 201489909688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,955 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 167,955 miles
- Test number
- 593810164984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail167,934 miles (+627)8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,934 miles
- Test number
- 618464828502
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass167,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 167,307 miles
- Test number
- 652447713694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,307 miles (+1,871)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,307 miles
- Test number
- 957078708526
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass165,436 miles (+10,556)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 165,436 miles
- Test number
- 291832991347
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass154,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 154,880 miles
- Test number
- 723579153332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,880 miles (+7,749)2 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,880 miles
- Test number
- 618161830503
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass147,131 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 147,131 miles
- Test number
- 880371481259
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front oto rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail147,123 miles (+6,352)1 dangerous7 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,123 miles
- Test number
- 226323900430
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate light has been removed from instrument cluster (1.6 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe - DO NOT DRIVE! (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorEmissions not tested not tested due to missing catalytic converter plate limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both lamps off the scale, aftermarket units fitted adjusters probably inoperative (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working light has been removed from instrument cluster (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective split in two, only partly supported (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEml has been removed from instrument cluster
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass140,771 miles (+7,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 140,771 miles
- Test number
- 331919653233
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass133,557 miles (+15)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 133,557 miles
- Test number
- 570819663014
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail133,542 miles (+6,178)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,542 miles
- Test number
- 271163763590
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass127,364 miles (+8,271)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 127,364 miles
- Test number
- 786398958720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,093 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 119,093 miles
- Test number
- 728227446741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass111,852 miles (+10,933)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 111,852 miles
- Test number
- 660405424924
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front steering rackend slight play
Pass100,919 miles (+8,235)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 100,919 miles
- Test number
- 285770894123
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight play in offside steeringrack end
Pass92,684 miles (+9,296)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 92,684 miles
- Test number
- 495375963140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass83,388 miles (+13,433)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 83,388 miles
- Test number
- 379358082137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,955 miles (+12,419)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 69,955 miles
- Test number
- 208165091479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,536 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 57,536 miles
- Test number
- 774633890108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,471 miles (+10,126)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,471 miles
- Test number
- 373108180182
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass47,345 miles (+5,574)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 47,345 miles
- Test number
- 940548089197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,771 miles (+9,779)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 41,771 miles
- Test number
- 643922128397
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass31,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 31,992 miles
- Test number
- 800713527313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,192 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,192 miles
- Test number
- 352373727380
- FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Questions about T5 VGN
- Does T5 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VGN is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VGN?
- The MOT on T5 VGN is valid until 26 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 VGN done?
- T5 VGN was recorded at 172,200 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 7,662 miles a year.
- Has T5 VGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VGN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 VGN 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 VGN find?
- T5 VGN passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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