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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass357,889 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass349,193 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    349,193 km
    Test number
    102061972781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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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