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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 VPOMOT history

T5 VPO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,056 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VPO was last recorded at 134,056 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2023: 126,829 miles, lower than 168,198 miles on 22 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,028 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,028 miles
Average per year
3,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,056 miles
  • 2025 – 133,028 miles
  • 2024 – 132,012 miles
  • 2023 – 126,829 miles
  • 2021 – 168,198 miles
  • 2020 – 165,267 miles
  • 2018 – 154,724 miles
  • 2017 – 147,806 miles
  • 2016 – 135,539 miles
  • 2015 – 119,697 miles
  • 2014 – 109,704 miles
  • 2013 – 101,302 miles
  • 2012 – 90,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,056 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,056 miles (+1,028)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,056 miles
    Test number
    348125916597
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  2. Pass133,028 miles (+1,016)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,028 miles
    Test number
    488399199839
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass132,012 miles (+5,183)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,012 miles
    Test number
    340644205224
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass126,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,829 miles
    Test number
    885733923620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail126,829 miles (-41,369)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,829 miles
    Test number
    625036946113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass168,198 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    168,198 miles
    Test number
    368176452770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail168,196 miles (+2,929)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,196 miles
    Test number
    282047331127
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass165,267 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    165,267 miles
    Test number
    472557272753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail165,144 miles (+10,420)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,144 miles
    Test number
    631787779704
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass154,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    154,724 miles
    Test number
    573169858624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail154,724 miles (+6,918)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,724 miles
    Test number
    558430120332
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass147,806 miles (+12,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    147,806 miles
    Test number
    955125475614
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 215/60 x 17 - Rear tyres 255/40 x 17 euro style
  13. Pass135,539 miles (+15,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,539 miles
    Test number
    253734987439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Euro look rim fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Euro look rim fitted
  14. Pass119,697 miles (+9,993)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,697 miles
    Test number
    657575011427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,704 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,704 miles
    Test number
    496266014297
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail109,704 miles (+8,402)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,704 miles
    Test number
    646546014246
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass101,302 miles (+10,622)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,302 miles
    Test number
    327405003437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    336962592100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VPO

Does T5 VPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VPO is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VPO?
The MOT on T5 VPO is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VPO done?
T5 VPO was recorded at 134,056 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,151 miles a year.
Has T5 VPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VPO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 VPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 VPO find?
T5 VPO passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged; offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced, and 2 more.

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