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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 VNLMOT history

T5 VNL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
145,354 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VNL was last recorded at 145,354 miles on 12 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,350 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,354 miles
  • 2025 – 138,316 miles
  • 2024 – 131,949 miles
  • 2023 – 124,574 miles
  • 2022 – 113,982 miles
  • 2021 – 104,172 miles
  • 2019 – 92,783 miles
  • 2018 – 83,701 miles
  • 2016 – 76,605 miles
  • 2015 – 72,419 miles
  • 2014 – 69,266 miles
  • 2013 – 63,316 miles
  • 2012 – 55,387 miles
  • 2011 – 38,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,354 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEml onRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside rear position lamp bulb of incorrect wattage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,354 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    145,354 miles
    Test number
    717413299667
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  2. Fail145,350 miles (+7,034)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,350 miles
    Test number
    622532016737
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  3. Pass138,316 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    893632748633
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  4. Fail138,316 miles (+6,367)2 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    494052183949
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  5. Pass131,949 miles (+7,375)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    131,949 miles
    Test number
    849013084241
    • MinorOffside 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  6. Pass124,574 miles (+10,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,574 miles
    Test number
    757826012532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  7. Pass113,982 miles (+9,810)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,982 miles
    Test number
    243606134108
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Pass104,172 miles (+11,389)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,172 miles
    Test number
    583473674047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,783 miles (+9,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,783 miles
    Test number
    176667495364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.m.s no

  10. Pass83,701 miles (+7,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,701 miles
    Test number
    754243941955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  11. Pass76,605 miles (+4,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,605 miles
    Test number
    766160295794
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrakes require further inspection
    • AdvisoryCoil springs slightly corroded

  12. Pass72,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    842468051211
    • AdvisoryNearside rear position lamp bulb of incorrect wattage

  13. Fail72,419 miles (+3,153)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    608204744272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear position lamp bulb of incorrect wattage

  14. Pass69,266 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    946502584247
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake inspection required
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and pitted

  15. Fail69,266 miles (+5,950)2 failures3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    158772184285
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake inspection required
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteRear brake pads close to limit

  16. Pass63,316 miles (+7,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    106373853235
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass55,387 miles (+17,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,387 miles
    Test number
    326250322085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,229 miles
    Test number
    306486021073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VNL

Does T5 VNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VNL is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VNL?
The MOT on T5 VNL is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VNL done?
T5 VNL was recorded at 145,354 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,006 miles a year.
Has T5 VNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VNL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VNL 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 VNL find?
T5 VNL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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