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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 VSWMOT history

T5 VSW is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 309,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
309,029 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
16,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VSW was last recorded at 309,029 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 12,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
296,208 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,821 miles
Average per year
16,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 309,029 miles
  • 2025 – 296,208 miles
  • 2024 – 285,066 miles
  • 2023 – 270,610 miles
  • 2022 – 249,210 miles
  • 2021 – 232,276 miles
  • 2020 – 212,182 miles
  • 2019 – 200,505 miles
  • 2018 – 189,160 miles
  • 2017 – 185,445 miles
  • 2016 – 178,939 miles
  • 2015 – 173,102 miles
  • 2014 – 168,764 miles
  • 2013 – 163,928 miles
  • 2012 – 160,316 miles
  • 2011 – 156,958 miles
  • 2010 – 147,793 miles
  • 2009 – 134,013 miles
  • 2008 – 18,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass309,029 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Gearbox has an oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear tyres getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass309,029 miles (+12,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    309,029 miles
    Test number
    199384345868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass296,208 miles (+11,142)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    296,208 miles
    Test number
    406468615002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass285,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    285,066 miles
    Test number
    559276952677
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has a under cover fitted unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has under cover fitted unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail285,056 miles (+14,446)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,056 miles
    Test number
    996380322787
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has a under cover fitted unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has under cover fitted unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass270,610 miles (+21,400)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    270,610 miles
    Test number
    237557116667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass249,210 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    249,210 miles
    Test number
    354614816228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGearbox has an oil leak

  7. Fail249,203 miles (+16,927)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,203 miles
    Test number
    701547759917
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGearbox has an oil leak

  8. Pass232,276 miles (+20,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    232,276 miles
    Test number
    651319182024
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass212,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    212,182 miles
    Test number
    253149776288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail212,182 miles (+11,677)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,182 miles
    Test number
    596631498829
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass200,505 miles (+492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    200,505 miles
    Test number
    858615052709
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low

  12. Fail200,013 miles (+10,853)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,013 miles
    Test number
    237859290186
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low

  13. Pass189,160 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    189,160 miles
    Test number
    678092522188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  14. Fail189,159 miles (+3,714)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,159 miles
    Test number
    554663565038
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  15. Pass185,445 miles (+6,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    185,445 miles
    Test number
    869925357774
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded

  16. Pass178,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    178,939 miles
    Test number
    499471104067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  17. Fail178,939 miles (+5,837)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,939 miles
    Test number
    767508706611
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  18. Pass173,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    173,102 miles
    Test number
    489419595037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail173,102 miles (+4,338)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,102 miles
    Test number
    478919195027
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass168,764 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    168,764 miles
    Test number
    968608644162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass163,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    163,928 miles
    Test number
    189145553117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail163,928 miles (+3,612)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,928 miles
    Test number
    409105353192
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass160,316 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    160,316 miles
    Test number
    226238452125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass156,958 miles (+9,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    156,958 miles
    Test number
    849303741113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass147,793 miles (+13,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    147,793 miles
    Test number
    491430260131
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass134,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    134,013 miles
    Test number
    923067949166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail134,013 miles (+115,203)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,013 miles
    Test number
    161727549101
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass18,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,810 miles
    Test number
    744145138142
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T5 VSW

Does T5 VSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VSW is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VSW?
The MOT on T5 VSW is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VSW done?
T5 VSW was recorded at 309,029 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 16,338 miles a year.
Has T5 VSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VSW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 VSW 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 VSW find?
T5 VSW passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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