Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 VMBMOT history
T5 VMB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 221,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 221,014 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 12,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VMB was last recorded at 221,014 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Jul 2015: 10,048 miles, lower than 86,761 miles on 12 Jul 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 221,014 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 12,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 221,014 miles
- 2025 – 214,261 miles
- 2024 – 206,484 miles
- 2023 – 198,122 miles
- 2022 – 188,782 miles
- 2021 – 175,327 miles
- 2020 – 162,163 miles
- 2019 – 150,249 miles
- 2018 – 138,073 miles
- 2017 – 124,807 miles
- 2016 – 112,555 miles
- 2015 – 100,093 miles
- 2014 – 86,761 miles
- 2013 – 70,221 miles
- 2012 – 49,845 miles
- 2011 – 36,981 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,014 miles
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside strut top slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside wing mirror backing damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides .at front
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,014 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 221,014 miles
- Test number
- 608498343414
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside strut top slight play
Fail221,014 miles (+6,753)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,014 miles
- Test number
- 448968586572
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside strut top slight play
Pass214,261 miles (+7,777)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 214,261 miles
- Test number
- 788057339158
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area . both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively heavy surface corrosion (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside front mirror backing damaged
Pass206,484 miles (+54)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 206,484 miles
- Test number
- 387721887818
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides .at front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror backing damaged
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar heavy surface corrosion (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail206,430 miles (+8,308)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,430 miles
- Test number
- 809699857157
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides .at front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror backing damaged
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar heavy surface corrosion (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass198,122 miles (+92)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 198,122 miles
- Test number
- 820816095906
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror backing damaged
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , rear bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail198,030 miles (+9,248)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,030 miles
- Test number
- 358552004169
- MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front D bush mounts both sides at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror backing damaged
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , rear bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass188,782 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 188,782 miles
- Test number
- 850597708137
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail188,782 miles (+13,455)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,782 miles
- Test number
- 470582407371
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides at rear (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass175,327 miles (+13,164)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 175,327 miles
- Test number
- 895837479138
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,163 miles (+11,914)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 162,163 miles
- Test number
- 985336542632
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter skin corroded off exhuast mid box
Pass150,249 miles (+12,176)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 150,249 miles
- Test number
- 436923075018
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,073 miles (+13,266)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 138,073 miles
- Test number
- 212152400872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,807 miles (+12,252)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 124,807 miles
- Test number
- 942258697127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 112,555 miles
- Test number
- 708559808541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,555 miles (+12,462)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,555 miles
- Test number
- 173920220004
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Pass100,093 miles (+90,045)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 100,093 miles
- Test number
- 521484980083
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail10,048 miles (-76,713)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,048 miles
- Test number
- 177247295185
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,761 miles (+16,540)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 86,761 miles
- Test number
- 229783094433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,221 miles (+20,376)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 70,221 miles
- Test number
- 256921903234
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass49,845 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 49,845 miles
- Test number
- 399472902223
- AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- NoteSeats and seat belts removed
Fail49,833 miles (+12,852)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,833 miles
- Test number
- 835519292165
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Pass36,981 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,981 miles
- Test number
- 278166491453
- NoteDifferant size tyres fitted front to rear
Questions about T5 VMB
- Does T5 VMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VMB is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VMB?
- The MOT on T5 VMB is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 VMB done?
- T5 VMB was recorded at 221,014 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 12,253 miles a year.
- Has T5 VMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VMB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 VMB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 VMB find?
- T5 VMB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area , both sides, and 2 more.
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