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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 VUPMOT history

T5 VUP is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 258,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
258,522 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VUP was last recorded at 258,522 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,492 miles · 15 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
9,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 258,522 miles
  • 2025 – 253,125 miles
  • 2024 – 249,535 miles
  • 2023 – 246,317 miles
  • 2022 – 244,906 miles
  • 2021 – 239,651 miles
  • 2020 – 234,445 miles
  • 2019 – 227,753 miles
  • 2018 – 215,951 miles
  • 2017 – 204,230 miles
  • 2016 – 187,266 miles
  • 2015 – 180,811 miles
  • 2014 – 167,948 miles
  • 2013 – 158,779 miles
  • 2011 – 142,226 miles
  • 2010 – 129,774 miles
  • 2009 – 115,621 miles
  • 2008 – 88,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,522 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s n/s

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,522 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    258,522 miles
    Test number
    196136023238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail258,492 miles (+5,367)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,492 miles
    Test number
    910859864862
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass253,125 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    253,125 miles
    Test number
    847531992776
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Fail253,124 miles (+3,589)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,124 miles
    Test number
    996021105915
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working ALL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass249,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    249,535 miles
    Test number
    859356930707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail249,535 miles (+3,218)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,535 miles
    Test number
    766765327566
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass246,317 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    246,317 miles
    Test number
    144565064379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass244,906 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    244,906 miles
    Test number
    508832488350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail244,904 miles (+5,253)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,904 miles
    Test number
    881027191252
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass239,651 miles (+5,206)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    239,651 miles
    Test number
    922499345528
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f /n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass234,445 miles (+146)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    234,445 miles
    Test number
    284864360469
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s n/s (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Fail234,299 miles (+6,546)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,299 miles
    Test number
    790607671430
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s n/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass227,753 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    227,753 miles
    Test number
    388340437871
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. Fail227,753 miles (+2,039)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,753 miles
    Test number
    181636930238
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  15. Fail225,714 miles (+9,763)4 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,714 miles
    Test number
    963643392607
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  16. Pass215,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    215,951 miles
    Test number
    153318437128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail215,951 miles (+11,721)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,951 miles
    Test number
    510020091543
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  18. Pass204,230 miles (+16,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    204,230 miles
    Test number
    804935406717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass187,266 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    187,266 miles
    Test number
    750982686410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass180,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    180,811 miles
    Test number
    452871027220
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Fail180,811 miles (+12,863)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,811 miles
    Test number
    767205757985
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Pass167,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    167,948 miles
    Test number
    489629514152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail167,948 miles (+9,169)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,948 miles
    Test number
    447399214160
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  24. Pass158,779 miles (+16,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    158,779 miles
    Test number
    618891823112
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass142,226 miles (+12,452)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    142,226 miles
    Test number
    985230191181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass129,774 miles (+14,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    129,774 miles
    Test number
    920884080120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass115,621 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,621 miles
    Test number
    670747889110
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  28. Fail115,606 miles (+27,169)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,606 miles
    Test number
    204083189487
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  29. Pass88,437 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,437 miles
    Test number
    293227758456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail88,293 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,293 miles
    Test number
    934471958138
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about T5 VUP

Does T5 VUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VUP is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VUP?
The MOT on T5 VUP is valid until 1 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 VUP done?
T5 VUP was recorded at 258,522 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 9,323 miles a year.
Has T5 VUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VUP has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VUP 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 VUP find?
T5 VUP passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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