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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 VUMMOT history

T5 VUM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 128,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,028 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VUM was last recorded at 128,028 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 11,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,897 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,131 miles
Average per year
8,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,028 miles
  • 2025 – 116,897 miles
  • 2024 – 107,892 miles
  • 2023 – 92,216 miles
  • 2022 – 84,357 miles
  • 2021 – 74,449 miles
  • 2020 – 66,706 miles
  • 2019 – 62,430 miles
  • 2018 – 55,493 miles
  • 2017 – 39,551 miles
  • 2015 – 30,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper under vehicle plastic cover insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper wires near coil spring loose/insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit, advise to replace asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,028 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,028 miles
    Test number
    885747770861
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail128,028 miles (+11,131)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,028 miles
    Test number
    528125117435
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass116,897 miles (+9,005)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    416799751302
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to scrub around outer tread 255/45/18
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper under vehicle plastic cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper wires near coil spring loose/insecure
  4. Pass107,892 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,892 miles
    Test number
    845229884178
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit, advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper under vehicle plastic cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper wires near coil spring loose/insecure
  5. Fail107,891 miles (+15,675)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,891 miles
    Test number
    191311351849
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit, advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (noisy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper under vehicle plastic cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper wires near coil spring loose/insecure
  6. Pass92,216 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,216 miles
    Test number
    854533740573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper wires loose insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  7. Fail92,216 miles (+7,859)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,216 miles
    Test number
    348879662207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper wires loose insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  8. Pass84,357 miles (+9,908)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    569251682949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,449 miles (+7,743)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,449 miles
    Test number
    683634588416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,706 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,706 miles
    Test number
    274668853050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,430 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,430 miles
    Test number
    362528955269
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail62,429 miles (+6,936)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    377226796755
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass55,493 miles (+15,942)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,493 miles
    Test number
    593591968124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass39,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    143568069570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  15. Fail39,551 miles (+9,178)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    853657004006
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  16. Pass30,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,373 miles
    Test number
    903228657989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VUM

Does T5 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VUM is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VUM?
The MOT on T5 VUM is valid until 7 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 VUM done?
T5 VUM was recorded at 128,028 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 8,803 miles a year.
Has T5 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VUM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VUM 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 VUM find?
T5 VUM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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