Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 VGUMOT history
T5 VGU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 243,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 243,259 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 12,160 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VGU
- 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
- 12 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VGU was last recorded at 243,259 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 7,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 235,938 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,321 miles
- Average per year
- 12,160 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 243,259 miles
- 2025 – 235,938 miles
- 2024 – 229,847 miles
- 2023 – 224,079 miles
- 2022 – 216,026 miles
- 2021 – 208,177 miles
- 2020 – 199,852 miles
- 2019 – 193,030 miles
- 2018 – 192,935 miles
- 2017 – 166,060 miles
- 2016 – 148,455 miles
- 2015 – 137,289 miles
- 2014 – 124,275 miles
- 2012 – 104,539 miles
- 2011 – 79,841 miles
- 2010 – 64,901 miles
- 2009 – 50,372 miles
- 2008 – 35,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass243,259 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass243,259 miles (+7,321)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 243,259 miles
- Test number
- 950237014601
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass235,938 miles (+6,091)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 235,938 miles
- Test number
- 175911421203
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass229,847 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 229,847 miles
- Test number
- 999449633462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail229,843 miles (+5,764)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,843 miles
- Test number
- 471633401311
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass224,079 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 224,079 miles
- Test number
- 200004204398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail224,071 miles (+8,045)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,071 miles
- Test number
- 606426815213
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass216,026 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 216,026 miles
- Test number
- 832816004246
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail216,017 miles (+7,840)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,017 miles
- Test number
- 870678676292
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass208,177 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 208,177 miles
- Test number
- 219676710658
- AdvisoryExhaust center box outer casing crrodded
Fail208,177 miles (+8,325)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,177 miles
- Test number
- 578459845906
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust center box outer casing crrodded
Pass199,852 miles (+6,822)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 199,852 miles
- Test number
- 281552505487
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass193,030 miles (+95)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 193,030 miles
- Test number
- 425294889612
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail192,935 miles (+14,163)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,935 miles
- Test number
- 878165834053
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,772 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 178,772 miles
- Test number
- 698409450331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail178,771 miles (+12,711)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,771 miles
- Test number
- 500828797769
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass166,060 miles (+17,605)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 166,060 miles
- Test number
- 587095415037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,455 miles (+11,166)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 148,455 miles
- Test number
- 375640855072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,289 miles (+13,014)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 137,289 miles
- Test number
- 807696405027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,275 miles (+19,736)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 124,275 miles
- Test number
- 419712604068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,539 miles (+24,698)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 104,539 miles
- Test number
- 879567242305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,841 miles (+14,940)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 79,841 miles
- Test number
- 949726141351
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass64,901 miles (+14,529)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 64,901 miles
- Test number
- 414185840465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,372 miles (+14,819)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 50,372 miles
- Test number
- 630103449356
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail35,553 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,553 miles
- Test number
- 134488248347
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass35,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 35,553 miles
- Test number
- 240368448315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 VGU
- Does T5 VGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VGU is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VGU?
- The MOT on T5 VGU is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 VGU done?
- T5 VGU was recorded at 243,259 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 12,160 miles a year.
- Has T5 VGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VGU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 VGU 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 VGU find?
- T5 VGU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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