
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 VKAMOT history
T5 VKA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 357,889 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 357,889 km
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 6 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,678 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VKA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VKA was last recorded at 357,889 km on 6 May 2026, 6,033 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 351,856 km · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,033 km
- Average per year
- 7,678 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 357,889 km
- 2025 – 351,856 km
- 2024 – 349,193 km
- 2022 – 333,726 km
- 2021 – 318,460 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust silencer boxes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
10 tests since 17 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass357,889 km (+6,033)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 357,889 km
- Test number
- 170077713791
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass351,856 km (+2,663)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 351,856 km
- Test number
- 420963318088
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose
Pass349,193 km
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 349,193 km
- Test number
- 102061972781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail349,191 miles (+540)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 349,191 miles
- Test number
- 237707938424
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass348,651 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 348,651 miles
- Test number
- 191775179331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail348,631 miles7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 348,631 miles
- Test number
- 744476737753
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass333,726 km1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 333,726 km
- Test number
- 317512754320
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer boxes corroded
Fail333,649 miles6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 333,649 miles
- Test number
- 921591600371
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer boxes corroded
Pass318,460 km (+5)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 318,460 km
- Test number
- 796223718368
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Fail318,455 km1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 318,455 km
- Test number
- 227493226225
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Questions about T5 VKA
- Does T5 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VKA is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VKA?
- The MOT on T5 VKA is valid until 5 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 VKA done?
- T5 VKA was recorded at 357,889 km at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 7,678 km a year.
- Has T5 VKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VKA has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 VKA 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 VKA find?
- T5 VKA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust corroded.
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