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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 VRAMOT history

T5 VRA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,586 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VRA was last recorded at 153,586 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 8,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,146 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,440 miles
Average per year
7,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,586 miles
  • 2025 – 145,146 miles
  • 2024 – 139,313 miles
  • 2023 – 130,865 miles
  • 2022 – 122,594 miles
  • 2021 – 118,537 miles
  • 2020 – 113,941 miles
  • 2019 – 110,564 miles
  • 2018 – 102,997 miles
  • 2017 – 95,205 miles
  • 2016 – 85,530 miles
  • 2015 – 77,391 miles
  • 2014 – 69,707 miles
  • 2013 – 62,355 miles
  • 2012 – 54,541 miles
  • 2011 – 49,870 miles
  • 2010 – 43,304 miles
  • 2009 – 41,020 miles
  • 2008 – 30,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,586 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Rear reflector not red in colour both sides (4.8.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear engine mounting worn
  • AdvisoryIndicator tell tales flashing fast

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,586 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,586 miles
    Test number
    678648572937
    • MinorRear Rear reflector not red in colour both sides (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting worn
    • AdvisoryIndicator tell tales flashing fast

  2. Fail153,584 miles (+8,438)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,584 miles
    Test number
    426441692695
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure falls out when jacked up (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure falls out when jacked up (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside is intermittent (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Rear reflector not red in colour both sides (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting worn
    • AdvisoryIndicator tell tales flashing fast

  3. Pass145,146 miles (+5,833)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,146 miles
    Test number
    630920283872
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,313 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,313 miles
    Test number
    587516594589
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative flashes fast (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around rear arms and tow bar

  5. Fail139,310 miles (+8,445)7 major1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,310 miles
    Test number
    169300983083
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative flashes fast (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around rear arms and tow bar

  6. Pass130,865 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,865 miles
    Test number
    252743814659
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,859 miles (+8,265)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    732172951663
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,594 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,594 miles
    Test number
    749219119630
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail122,591 miles (+9)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,591 miles
    Test number
    150538068389
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail122,582 miles (+4,045)2 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,582 miles
    Test number
    690727852448
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear, at rear flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mostly covered by undertrays, advise investigation (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass118,537 miles (+4,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,537 miles
    Test number
    437099438054
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing badly inner edge of tread

  12. Pass113,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,941 miles
    Test number
    853992049153
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly inner and outer edges of tread

  13. Fail113,941 miles (+3,377)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,941 miles
    Test number
    437132134022
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb fitted under P.R.S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working bulb fitted under P.R.S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly inner and outer edges of tread

  14. Pass110,564 miles (+7,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    643639215854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass102,997 miles (+7,792)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,997 miles
    Test number
    557171552824
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear sections of the exhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre wearing inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass95,205 miles (+9,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,205 miles
    Test number
    164586543668
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside + offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded + deteriorated

  17. Pass85,530 miles (+8,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,530 miles
    Test number
    172189794732
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and rear section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated small cut in gaiter (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes to flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass77,391 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,391 miles
    Test number
    907595915066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail77,391 miles (+7,684)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,391 miles
    Test number
    195965315457
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass69,707 miles (+7,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,707 miles
    Test number
    645397314057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass62,355 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    568358813049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail62,355 miles (+7,814)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    278978613058
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass54,541 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    287796002054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,870 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,870 miles
    Test number
    298762201456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,304 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    774464920197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,020 miles (+10,456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    781111129311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,564 miles
    Test number
    763228898258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VRA

Does T5 VRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VRA is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VRA?
The MOT on T5 VRA is valid until 9 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 VRA done?
T5 VRA was recorded at 153,586 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,081 miles a year.
Has T5 VRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VRA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VRA 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 VRA find?
T5 VRA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear rear reflector not red in colour both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 2 more.

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