Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T5 VKWMOT history
T5 VKW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,260 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 85,260 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VKW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VKW was last recorded at 85,260 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 85,227 miles · 15 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 4,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,260 miles
- 2024 – 81,546 miles
- 2023 – 79,485 miles
- 2022 – 77,830 miles
- 2021 – 76,199 miles
- 2019 – 74,735 miles
- 2017 – 69,366 miles
- 2016 – 67,176 miles
- 2015 – 60,869 miles
- 2014 – 54,084 miles
- 2013 – 45,109 miles
- 2012 – 37,149 miles
- 2011 – 31,432 miles
- 2010 – 19,895 miles
- 2009 – 13,285 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,260 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,260 miles (+33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 85,260 miles
- Test number
- 120849251897
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Fail85,227 miles (+3,681)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,227 miles
- Test number
- 790276560965
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass81,546 miles (+2,061)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 81,546 miles
- Test number
- 422673862248
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass79,485 miles (+1,655)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 79,485 miles
- Test number
- 200045816262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,830 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 77,830 miles
- Test number
- 998095823216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,822 miles (+1,623)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,822 miles
- Test number
- 211099941075
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,199 miles (+1,464)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 76,199 miles
- Test number
- 277214154362
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,735 miles (+1,256)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 74,735 miles
- Test number
- 302150920765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,479 miles (+4,113)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 73,479 miles
- Test number
- 782173321901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,366 miles (+2,190)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,366 miles
- Test number
- 440259220044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,176 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 67,176 miles
- Test number
- 941845697494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,176 miles (+6,307)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,176 miles
- Test number
- 236464304396
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,869 miles (+6,785)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 60,869 miles
- Test number
- 736405755187
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust is a little rusty
Pass54,084 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 54,084 miles
- Test number
- 786801644127
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing low 3mm on both tyres
- NoteN/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread
- NoteO/s/f tyre is wearing low 3mm
Fail54,084 miles (+8,975)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,084 miles
- Test number
- 369341044105
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing low 3mm on both tyres
- NoteN/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread
- NoteO/s/f tyre is wearing low 3mm
Pass45,109 miles (+7,960)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 45,109 miles
- Test number
- 247627933427
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass37,149 miles (+5,717)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 37,149 miles
- Test number
- 796966042168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass31,432 miles (+11,537)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 31,432 miles
- Test number
- 648717451144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,895 miles (+6,610)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 19,895 miles
- Test number
- 630183150120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 13,285 miles
- Test number
- 480515859186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,285 miles2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,285 miles
- Test number
- 744934259106
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about T5 VKW
- Does T5 VKW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VKW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VKW?
- The MOT on T5 VKW is valid until 26 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 VKW done?
- T5 VKW was recorded at 85,260 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
- Has T5 VKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VKW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 VKW 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 VKW find?
- T5 VKW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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