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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T5 VLTMOT history

T5 VLT is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
171,875 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VLT was last recorded at 171,875 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 2,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,381 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,494 miles
Average per year
9,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,875 miles
  • 2025 – 169,381 miles
  • 2024 – 160,120 miles
  • 2022 – 146,461 miles
  • 2021 – 135,976 miles
  • 2020 – 129,118 miles
  • 2019 – 117,256 miles
  • 2018 – 106,698 miles
  • 2016 – 90,752 miles
  • 2015 – 77,738 miles
  • 2014 – 62,733 miles
  • 2013 – 44,771 miles
  • 2012 – 35,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,875 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,875 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    171,875 miles
    Test number
    231864161374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,381 miles (+9,261)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    169,381 miles
    Test number
    792441782558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,120 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,120 miles
    Test number
    550806103132
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear load area doors need to be open when retest is carried out

  4. Fail160,110 miles (+13,649)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,110 miles
    Test number
    275962549029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative coil spring is collapsed (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative coil spring is collapsed (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear load area doors need to be open when retest is carried out

  5. Pass146,461 miles (+226)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,461 miles
    Test number
    991533553937
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail146,235 miles (+511)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,235 miles
    Test number
    961784643039
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail145,724 miles (+9,748)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,724 miles
    Test number
    204289031779
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass135,976 miles (+323)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,976 miles
    Test number
    496403834937
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearing slightly rough when turning
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail135,653 miles (+6,535)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,653 miles
    Test number
    373752044616
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearing slightly rough when turning
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass129,118 miles (+11,862)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    608708099654
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush or bearing dry (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush or bearing dry (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass117,256 miles (+10,558)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,256 miles
    Test number
    553077311466
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper broken o/s missing but no sharp edges exposed

  12. Pass106,698 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,698 miles
    Test number
    780757035484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail106,688 miles (+15,936)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    544113413109
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass90,752 miles (+13,014)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,752 miles
    Test number
    942579277723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,738 miles (+15,005)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,738 miles
    Test number
    345205615214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note***ENGINE FAULT*** warning lamp illuminated

  16. Pass62,733 miles (+17,962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    267571084185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,771 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,771 miles
    Test number
    479985843027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail44,771 miles (+9,202)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,771 miles
    Test number
    726075243035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass35,569 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,569 miles
    Test number
    746075062087
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T5 VLT

Does T5 VLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VLT is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VLT?
The MOT on T5 VLT is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VLT done?
T5 VLT was recorded at 171,875 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 9,476 miles a year.
Has T5 VLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VLT has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 VLT 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 VLT find?
T5 VLT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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