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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T5 VRCMOT history

T5 VRC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 195,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
195,896 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VRC was last recorded at 195,896 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,515 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,381 miles
Average per year
6,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,896 miles
  • 2025 – 191,515 miles
  • 2024 – 184,215 miles
  • 2023 – 177,442 miles
  • 2022 – 170,427 miles
  • 2021 – 163,235 miles
  • 2020 – 159,032 miles
  • 2019 – 154,137 miles
  • 2018 – 147,393 miles
  • 2016 – 147,383 miles
  • 2015 – 144,797 miles
  • 2014 – 134,759 miles
  • 2013 – 117,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,896 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral/rear exhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryPin hole o/s/f outer c.v. boot

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust central box outer skin corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/s/r light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    195,896 miles
    Test number
    892951814108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral/rear exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPin hole o/s/f outer c.v. boot

  2. Fail195,896 miles (+4,381)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,896 miles
    Test number
    482188894321
    • Repaired at testUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral/rear exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPin hole o/s/f outer c.v. boot

  3. Pass191,515 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,515 miles
    Test number
    328356991293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail191,477 miles (+7,262)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,477 miles
    Test number
    319932337590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass184,215 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    184,215 miles
    Test number
    588669935269
    • AdvisoryExhaust central box outer skin corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light lens damaged

  6. Fail184,201 miles (+6,759)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,201 miles
    Test number
    635271792936
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust central box outer skin corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light lens damaged

  7. Pass177,442 miles (+7,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    177,442 miles
    Test number
    943446677419
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded

  8. Pass170,427 miles (+7,192)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,427 miles
    Test number
    312984699452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge

  9. Pass163,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,235 miles
    Test number
    778797080232
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays damaged

  10. Fail163,235 miles (+4,203)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,235 miles
    Test number
    356987485230
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays damaged

  11. Pass159,032 miles (+4,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    159,032 miles
    Test number
    936683340994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass154,137 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    154,137 miles
    Test number
    351433499720
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail154,131 miles (+6,738)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,131 miles
    Test number
    829829360571
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass147,393 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,393 miles
    Test number
    868043673492
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front and rear brake discs

  15. Pass147,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    147,383 miles
    Test number
    174391089613
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  16. Fail147,383 miles (+2,586)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,383 miles
    Test number
    792131403880
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass144,797 miles (+10,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,797 miles
    Test number
    273021074910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,759 miles (+17,190)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,759 miles
    Test number
    917983284212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,569 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,569 miles
    Test number
    868353663266
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel pipes on engine corroding.
    • NoteNo visual or metered emissions detected.
    • NoteRear brake discs wearing.
    • NoteWiper blades smearing slightly.

Questions about T5 VRC

Does T5 VRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VRC is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VRC?
The MOT on T5 VRC is valid until 4 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 VRC done?
T5 VRC was recorded at 195,896 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,303 miles a year.
Has T5 VRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VRC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VRC 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 VRC find?
T5 VRC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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