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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 VSAMOT history

T5 VSA is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 187,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
187,508 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VSA was last recorded at 187,508 miles on 21 May 2026, 6,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,258 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,250 miles
Average per year
8,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,508 miles
  • 2025 – 181,258 miles
  • 2024 – 178,135 miles
  • 2023 – 175,631 miles
  • 2022 – 173,678 miles
  • 2020 – 170,869 miles
  • 2019 – 165,935 miles
  • 2018 – 155,008 miles
  • 2017 – 143,847 miles
  • 2016 – 132,733 miles
  • 2015 – 122,572 miles
  • 2014 – 108,052 miles
  • 2013 – 95,664 miles
  • 2012 – 79,156 miles
  • 2011 – 60,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,508 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,508 miles (+6,250)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    187,508 miles
    Test number
    723978517342
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass181,258 miles5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    181,258 miles
    Test number
    553544042536
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail181,258 miles (+3,123)2 major5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,258 miles
    Test number
    225866350157
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,135 miles (+2,504)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    178,135 miles
    Test number
    802289229383
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass175,631 miles (+1,953)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    175,631 miles
    Test number
    337991748742
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,678 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    173,678 miles
    Test number
    272445265773
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail173,677 miles (+2,808)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,677 miles
    Test number
    378131879748
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass170,869 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    170,869 miles
    Test number
    468694437416
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))

  9. Fail170,869 miles (+4,934)1 repaired4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,869 miles
    Test number
    241508833471
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))

  10. Pass165,935 miles (+10,927)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,935 miles
    Test number
    724199086323
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass155,008 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    155,008 miles
    Test number
    232687514318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail154,839 miles (+10,992)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,839 miles
    Test number
    321653942766
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass143,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    143,847 miles
    Test number
    276683060303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,847 miles (+11,114)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,847 miles
    Test number
    983182784910
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass132,733 miles (+10,161)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,733 miles
    Test number
    103662501895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,572 miles (+14,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,572 miles
    Test number
    122539288435
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass108,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,052 miles
    Test number
    748137844282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,052 miles (+12,388)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,052 miles
    Test number
    246266244220
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass95,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,664 miles
    Test number
    545608183226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,664 miles (+16,508)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,664 miles
    Test number
    928588883298
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass79,156 miles (+18,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    559859172290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass60,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,778 miles
    Test number
    638533571207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T5 VSA

Does T5 VSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VSA is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VSA?
The MOT on T5 VSA is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VSA done?
T5 VSA was recorded at 187,508 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 8,657 miles a year.
Has T5 VSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VSA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 VSA 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 VSA find?
T5 VSA passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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