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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 VRHMOT history

T5 VRH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,642 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

T5 VRH was last recorded at 173,642 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,404 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,238 miles
Average per year
7,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,642 miles
  • 2025 – 171,404 miles
  • 2024 – 169,520 miles
  • 2023 – 167,700 miles
  • 2022 – 166,716 miles
  • 2021 – 162,434 miles
  • 2020 – 160,485 miles
  • 2019 – 158,129 miles
  • 2018 – 155,322 miles
  • 2017 – 153,269 miles
  • 2016 – 140,878 miles
  • 2015 – 127,092 miles
  • 2014 – 110,007 miles
  • 2012 – 86,414 miles
  • 2011 – 72,758 miles
  • 2010 – 65,267 miles
  • 2009 – 56,591 miles
  • 2008 – 42,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,642 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,642 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,642 miles
    Test number
    538109191081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,404 miles
    Test number
    784239833331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail171,404 miles (+1,884)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,404 miles
    Test number
    967346583333
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass169,520 miles (+1,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,520 miles
    Test number
    995817018161
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass167,700 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,700 miles
    Test number
    785542771112
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail167,698 miles (+982)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,698 miles
    Test number
    157475039681
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass166,716 miles (+4,282)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,716 miles
    Test number
    887534602498
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,434 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    162,434 miles
    Test number
    974456987115
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail162,434 miles (+1,949)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,434 miles
    Test number
    808642221241
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass160,485 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    160,485 miles
    Test number
    632891626665
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated and heatshield too

  11. Fail160,475 miles (+2,346)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,475 miles
    Test number
    766149844337
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level abit low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated and heatshield too

  12. Pass158,129 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    158,129 miles
    Test number
    721031439297
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective engine mounts poss deteriorated as exhaust hangers dont reach the mounts properly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail158,125 miles (+2,803)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,125 miles
    Test number
    581560614608
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak excessive exhaust gases escaping under the bonnet area (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin possible exhaust manifold cracked/gasket failed (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective engine mounts poss deteriorated as exhaust hangers dont reach the mounts properly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass155,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,322 miles
    Test number
    117964529527
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust not mounted in hanger
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail155,322 miles (+2,053)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,322 miles
    Test number
    339529084166
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust not mounted in hanger
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass153,269 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    153,269 miles
    Test number
    394205315907
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear@rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear@rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail153,265 miles (+12,387)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,265 miles
    Test number
    109954733171
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass140,878 miles (+13,786)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,878 miles
    Test number
    555571252395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,092 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,092 miles
    Test number
    165497435062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail127,078 miles (+17,071)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,078 miles
    Test number
    125306735464
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass110,007 miles (+23,593)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,007 miles
    Test number
    156777654446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,414 miles
    Test number
    457866532462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,414 miles (+13,656)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,414 miles
    Test number
    219225832370
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass72,758 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,758 miles
    Test number
    387061411294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,733 miles (+7,466)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    376818401282
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass65,267 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    750480210249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,591 miles (+14,275)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,591 miles
    Test number
    261801589163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    390865918124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VRH

Does T5 VRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VRH is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VRH?
The MOT on T5 VRH 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 VRH done?
T5 VRH was recorded at 173,642 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 7,339 miles a year.
Has T5 VRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VRH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 VRH 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 VRH find?
T5 VRH passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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