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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 VGWMOT history

T5 VGW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,871 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VGW was last recorded at 121,871 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,042 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
829 miles
Average per year
5,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,871 miles
  • 2025 – 121,042 miles
  • 2024 – 119,344 miles
  • 2023 – 118,187 miles
  • 2022 – 117,861 miles
  • 2021 – 114,270 miles
  • 2020 – 112,053 miles
  • 2019 – 109,064 miles
  • 2017 – 90,898 miles
  • 2016 – 79,277 miles
  • 2015 – 61,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,871 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaustRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Perishing to the o/s/r tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Exhaust box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,871 miles (+829)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,871 miles
    Test number
    579720868792
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust

  2. Pass121,042 miles (+1,698)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,042 miles
    Test number
    228657472638
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust
    • AdvisoryPerishing to the o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the suspension arms
    • AdvisoryWashers are weak

  3. Pass119,344 miles (+1,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,344 miles
    Test number
    822764410217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the outer skin on the exhaust
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light not working
    • AdvisoryPerishing to the o/s/r tyre

  4. Pass118,187 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,187 miles
    Test number
    453594523767
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail118,186 miles (+325)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,186 miles
    Test number
    748770170852
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass117,861 miles (+3,591)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,861 miles
    Test number
    913855129535
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,270 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,270 miles
    Test number
    795526739326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,053 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,053 miles
    Test number
    907386964181
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box deteriorated

  9. Fail112,050 miles (+2,986)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,050 miles
    Test number
    540325466458
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass109,064 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,064 miles
    Test number
    133675236479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,038 miles (+18,140)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,038 miles
    Test number
    621185438020
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone 'A' more than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass90,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,898 miles
    Test number
    253611810098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail90,898 miles (+11,621)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,898 miles
    Test number
    156015219048
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass79,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,277 miles
    Test number
    268234587926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,277 miles (+17,566)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,277 miles
    Test number
    560622183137
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/20 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass61,711 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,711 miles
    Test number
    163752927525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail61,709 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    322331402606
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 VGW

Does T5 VGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VGW is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VGW?
The MOT on T5 VGW is valid until 14 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 VGW done?
T5 VGW was recorded at 121,871 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,760 miles a year.
Has T5 VGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VGW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 VGW 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 VGW find?
T5 VGW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all the discs; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 5 more.

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