Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 VTUMOT history
T5 VTU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,594 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 98,594 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,215 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VTU was last recorded at 98,594 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,039 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 555 miles
- Average per year
- 3,215 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,594 miles
- 2025 – 98,039 miles
- 2024 – 97,600 miles
- 2023 – 97,107 miles
- 2022 – 96,288 miles
- 2020 – 94,124 miles
- 2019 – 89,505 miles
- 2018 – 86,092 miles
- 2017 – 83,757 miles
- 2016 – 82,836 miles
- 2015 – 80,485 miles
- 2014 – 77,712 miles
- 2013 – 73,845 miles
- 2012 – 73,214 miles
- 2010 – 67,677 miles
- 2009 – 54,229 miles
- 2008 – 41,095 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,594 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,594 miles (+555)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 98,594 miles
- Test number
- 960618324481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,039 miles (+439)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 98,039 miles
- Test number
- 170406084716
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,600 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 97,600 miles
- Test number
- 189084616207
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail97,594 miles (+487)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,594 miles
- Test number
- 633606184713
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass97,107 miles (+819)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 97,107 miles
- Test number
- 506936063826
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass96,288 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,288 miles
- Test number
- 470336962374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,124 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 94,124 miles
- Test number
- 160212621146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail94,124 miles (+4,619)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,124 miles
- Test number
- 405521414907
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass89,505 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 89,505 miles
- Test number
- 609730229471
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,505 miles (+3,413)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,505 miles
- Test number
- 919206045491
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,092 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 86,092 miles
- Test number
- 805310762312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak Slight leak from engine compartment
Fail86,092 miles (+2,335)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,092 miles
- Test number
- 449644211407
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak Slight leak from engine compartment
Pass83,757 miles (+921)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 83,757 miles
- Test number
- 489198201390
- AdvisoryAftermarket catalytic convertor fitted
Pass82,836 miles (+2,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 82,836 miles
- Test number
- 597089392200
- AdvisoryAfter market cat fitted on exhaust
Pass80,485 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 80,485 miles
- Test number
- 137044255168
- NoteN/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing
Fail80,485 miles (+2,773)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,485 miles
- Test number
- 196772755140
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing
Pass77,712 miles (+3,867)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 77,712 miles
- Test number
- 668670294103
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,845 miles (+631)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 73,845 miles
- Test number
- 955022813294
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,214 miles (+5,537)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 73,214 miles
- Test number
- 919175862169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,677 miles (+13,448)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 67,677 miles
- Test number
- 774341670276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,229 miles (+13,134)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 54,229 miles
- Test number
- 224458669279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 41,095 miles
- Test number
- 344912988291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,095 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,095 miles
- Test number
- 300550688241
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about T5 VTU
- Does T5 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VTU is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VTU?
- The MOT on T5 VTU is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 VTU done?
- T5 VTU was recorded at 98,594 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,215 miles a year.
- Has T5 VTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VTU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 VTU 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 VTU find?
- T5 VTU passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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