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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 VLUMOT history

T5 VLU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
160,861 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VLU was last recorded at 160,861 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 1,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,591 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,270 miles
Average per year
4,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,861 miles
  • 2024 – 159,591 miles
  • 2023 – 159,003 miles
  • 2021 – 153,410 miles
  • 2020 – 148,791 miles
  • 2019 – 144,430 miles
  • 2018 – 142,204 miles
  • 2017 – 139,017 miles
  • 2016 – 134,227 miles
  • 2015 – 128,941 miles
  • 2014 – 121,763 miles
  • 2013 – 116,422 miles
  • 2012 – 104,744 miles
  • 2011 – 101,307 miles
  • 2010 – 91,795 miles
  • 2009 – 84,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,861 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,861 miles (+1,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,861 miles
    Test number
    165140245172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass159,591 miles (+588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,591 miles
    Test number
    795729698682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass159,003 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,003 miles
    Test number
    155255726695
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail159,001 miles (+5,591)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,001 miles
    Test number
    483711219244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass153,410 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,410 miles
    Test number
    108986584704
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail153,410 miles (+4,619)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,410 miles
    Test number
    647141080960
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass148,791 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,791 miles
    Test number
    459336008437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,430 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,430 miles
    Test number
    984109029093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,204 miles (+3,187)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,204 miles
    Test number
    915727486791
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass139,017 miles (+4,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,017 miles
    Test number
    948451519147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass134,227 miles (+5,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    939597350945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass128,941 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,941 miles
    Test number
    746859395181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,763 miles (+5,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,763 miles
    Test number
    945913094194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass116,422 miles (+11,678)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    327224903402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,744 miles
    Test number
    276798402283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,744 miles (+3,437)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,744 miles
    Test number
    259946302219
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass101,307 miles (+9,512)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,307 miles
    Test number
    398189111353
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly mishaped
    • NoteSteering slightly notchy

  18. Pass91,795 miles (+7,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,795 miles
    Test number
    770369900399
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass84,333 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,333 miles
    Test number
    334531059359
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside door mirrior damaged
    • NoteSmall chips in front screen

Questions about T5 VLU

Does T5 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 VLU expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 VLU?
The MOT on T5 VLU expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 VLU done?
T5 VLU was recorded at 160,861 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 4,835 miles a year.
Has T5 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VLU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 VLU 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 VLU find?
T5 VLU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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