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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T5 VLXMOT history

T5 VLX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
140,415 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VLX was last recorded at 140,415 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 3,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,956 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,459 miles
Average per year
8,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,415 miles
  • 2023 – 136,956 miles
  • 2022 – 132,886 miles
  • 2021 – 129,751 miles
  • 2020 – 128,864 miles
  • 2019 – 117,410 miles
  • 2018 – 107,607 miles
  • 2017 – 98,816 miles
  • 2016 – 82,520 miles
  • 2014 – 64,731 miles
  • 2013 – 52,784 miles
  • 2012 – 38,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,415 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,415 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,415 miles
    Test number
    467969242665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,956 miles (+4,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,956 miles
    Test number
    131621040332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass132,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,886 miles
    Test number
    814315059770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail132,886 miles (+3,135)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,886 miles
    Test number
    220029758726
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass129,751 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    982616792552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail129,751 miles (+887)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    395899357219
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,864 miles
    Test number
    409792897465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail128,864 miles (+11,454)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,864 miles
    Test number
    470675133440
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass117,410 miles (+9,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,410 miles
    Test number
    904216305660
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass107,607 miles (+8,791)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,607 miles
    Test number
    210233454169
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lense damaged/repaired. water in unit
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre chopping inner edge
    • AdvisoryNo seats or belts in rear of vehicle at time of test

  11. Pass98,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,816 miles
    Test number
    235548799675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,816 miles (+16,296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,816 miles
    Test number
    916021453177
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened main cable front to rear (3.5.1b)

  13. Pass82,520 miles (+17,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    967990721749
    • AdvisoryExhaust center and rear box slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass64,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    835470244245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,731 miles (+11,947)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    206660144281
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,784 miles (+14,272)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,784 miles
    Test number
    819271423234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    146066832271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VLX

Does T5 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 VLX expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 VLX?
The MOT on T5 VLX expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 VLX done?
T5 VLX was recorded at 140,415 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 8,323 miles a year.
Has T5 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VLX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 VLX 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 VLX find?
T5 VLX passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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