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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 VTBMOT history

T5 VTB is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 216,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
216,006 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VTB was last recorded at 216,006 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 10,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,688 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,318 miles
Average per year
9,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,006 miles
  • 2025 – 205,688 miles
  • 2024 – 196,708 miles
  • 2023 – 188,293 miles
  • 2022 – 180,701 miles
  • 2021 – 175,066 miles
  • 2020 – 168,420 miles
  • 2019 – 163,812 miles
  • 2018 – 160,242 miles
  • 2017 – 153,139 miles
  • 2016 – 143,336 miles
  • 2015 – 133,352 miles
  • 2014 – 125,367 miles
  • 2013 – 118,167 miles
  • 2012 – 112,362 miles
  • 2011 – 96,333 miles
  • 2009 – 69,742 miles
  • 2008 – 51,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,006 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235 55 17W

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,006 miles (+10,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    216,006 miles
    Test number
    779725778946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass205,688 miles (+8,980)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    205,688 miles
    Test number
    672624847161
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass196,708 miles (+8,415)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    196,708 miles
    Test number
    259286943800
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass188,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    188,293 miles
    Test number
    140692233576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail188,293 miles (+7,592)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,293 miles
    Test number
    460398394011
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass180,701 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,701 miles
    Test number
    534667651625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,066 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    175,066 miles
    Test number
    476212612885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235 55 17W (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail175,026 miles (+6,606)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,026 miles
    Test number
    798887076785
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise bonnet open warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235 55 17W (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass168,420 miles (+4,608)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    168,420 miles
    Test number
    836347023596
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17W (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass163,812 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    163,812 miles
    Test number
    810570581313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,242 miles (+7,103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    160,242 miles
    Test number
    559195626802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass153,139 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,139 miles
    Test number
    646977879755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail153,139 miles (+9,803)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,139 miles
    Test number
    618405906054
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass143,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,336 miles
    Test number
    408697891903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,336 miles (+9,984)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,336 miles
    Test number
    522329662199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass133,352 miles (+7,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    133,352 miles
    Test number
    558474427831
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding

  17. Pass125,367 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,367 miles
    Test number
    615069734232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCenter stop lamp has a couple leds not working
    • NoteExhaust system boxes cases perished

  18. Fail125,367 miles (+7,200)7 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,367 miles
    Test number
    737719434256
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCenter stop lamp has a couple leds not working
    • NoteExhaust system boxes cases perished
    • NoteFog tell tale on all the time when lights on

  19. Pass118,167 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,167 miles
    Test number
    388592243459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

  20. Fail118,167 miles (+5,805)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,167 miles
    Test number
    228240043287
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

  21. Pass112,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    609807852272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,362 miles (+16,029)8 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    395035952298
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Pass96,333 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,333 miles
    Test number
    688965221108
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail96,215 miles (+26,473)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,215 miles
    Test number
    329844121170
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Pass69,742 miles (+17,824)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,742 miles
    Test number
    450684509308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,918 miles (+19,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,918 miles
    Test number
    612859598227
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  27. Fail32,588 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    850767318036
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteWipers streaking slightly

  28. Pass32,588 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    994917818004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteWipers streaking slightly

Questions about T5 VTB

Does T5 VTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VTB is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VTB?
The MOT on T5 VTB is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VTB done?
T5 VTB was recorded at 216,006 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 9,839 miles a year.
Has T5 VTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VTB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 VTB 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 VTB find?
T5 VTB passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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