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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 VPYMOT history

T5 VPY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 230,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
230,482 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VPY was last recorded at 230,482 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 10,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,977 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,505 miles
Average per year
11,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,482 miles
  • 2025 – 219,977 miles
  • 2024 – 214,300 miles
  • 2023 – 208,623 miles
  • 2022 – 192,608 miles
  • 2021 – 185,510 miles
  • 2020 – 177,823 miles
  • 2018 – 147,071 miles
  • 2017 – 138,646 miles
  • 2016 – 133,473 miles
  • 2015 – 122,252 miles
  • 2014 – 111,150 miles
  • 2013 – 97,784 miles
  • 2012 – 84,894 miles
  • 2011 – 74,796 miles
  • 2010 – 63,992 miles
  • 2009 – 44,171 miles
  • 2008 – 29,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,482 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,482 miles (+10,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    230,482 miles
    Test number
    879667165803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass219,977 miles (+5,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    219,977 miles
    Test number
    547869361276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass214,300 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    214,300 miles
    Test number
    243394156346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass208,623 miles (+16,015)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    208,623 miles
    Test number
    817851704445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,608 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    192,608 miles
    Test number
    453285739699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass185,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    185,510 miles
    Test number
    152077254782
    • 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))

  7. Fail185,510 miles (+7,687)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,510 miles
    Test number
    575465509783
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

  8. Pass177,823 miles (+30,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    177,823 miles
    Test number
    903038420344
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges

  9. Pass147,071 miles (+8,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,071 miles
    Test number
    785828383411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,646 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,646 miles
    Test number
    859221177767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail138,633 miles (+5,160)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,633 miles
    Test number
    357337854038
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on

  12. Pass133,473 miles (+11,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,473 miles
    Test number
    443597215095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass122,252 miles (+11,102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,252 miles
    Test number
    529045315132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass111,150 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,150 miles
    Test number
    187888114152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail111,107 miles (+13,323)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,107 miles
    Test number
    489896114169
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass97,784 miles (+12,890)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,784 miles
    Test number
    556645673027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,894 miles (+10,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,894 miles
    Test number
    678253772089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,796 miles (+10,804)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,796 miles
    Test number
    938258961025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,992 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    351886770058
    • 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)

  20. Pass62,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    490252020015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,274 miles (+18,103)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    771752920035
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass44,171 miles (+14,776)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,171 miles
    Test number
    603149529003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,395 miles
    Test number
    493024548058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,395 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,395 miles
    Test number
    412062148084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 VPY

Does T5 VPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VPY is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VPY?
The MOT on T5 VPY is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VPY done?
T5 VPY was recorded at 230,482 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 11,137 miles a year.
Has T5 VPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VPY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 VPY 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 VPY find?
T5 VPY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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