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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Purple · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 VURMOT history

T5 VUR is a white and purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 209,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
209,052 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VUR was last recorded at 209,052 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,031 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
9,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,052 miles
  • 2025 – 209,031 miles
  • 2024 – 207,672 miles
  • 2023 – 198,498 miles
  • 2022 – 193,885 miles
  • 2021 – 187,314 miles
  • 2020 – 181,842 miles
  • 2019 – 176,757 miles
  • 2018 – 169,665 miles
  • 2017 – 149,724 miles
  • 2016 – 133,031 miles
  • 2015 – 117,123 miles
  • 2014 – 99,628 miles
  • 2013 – 83,283 miles
  • 2012 – 70,443 miles
  • 2011 – 58,403 miles
  • 2010 – 49,383 miles
  • 2009 – 36,380 miles
  • 2008 – 28,310 miles
  • 2007 – 23,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,052 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Underside has heavy surface corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,052 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    209,052 miles
    Test number
    360024641600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail209,031 miles (+1,359)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,031 miles
    Test number
    958562224368
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,672 miles (+3,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    207,672 miles
    Test number
    906361572205
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass203,768 miles (+5,270)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    203,768 miles
    Test number
    248656299056
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass198,498 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    198,498 miles
    Test number
    305839257576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass193,885 miles (+38)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    193,885 miles
    Test number
    435408629847
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface corrosion

  7. Fail193,847 miles (+6,533)11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,847 miles
    Test number
    844270248746
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has heavy surface corrosion

  8. Pass187,314 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    187,314 miles
    Test number
    729995035094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has heavy surface corrosion

  9. Fail187,311 miles (+5,469)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,311 miles
    Test number
    765617344869
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has heavy surface corrosion

  10. Pass181,842 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,842 miles
    Test number
    192512780485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing heavy corrossion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail181,842 miles (+5,085)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,842 miles
    Test number
    768220097553
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing heavy corrossion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass176,757 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    176,757 miles
    Test number
    931498284138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail176,754 miles (+7,089)2 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,754 miles
    Test number
    234017435087
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass169,665 miles (+19,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    169,665 miles
    Test number
    135047213680
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryAll four fitted tyres are perished on inner sidewall

  15. Pass149,724 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    149,724 miles
    Test number
    168431735480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear shock covers corroded

  16. Fail149,721 miles (+16,690)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,721 miles
    Test number
    169693097871
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear shock covers corroded

  17. Pass133,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,031 miles
    Test number
    639774111685
    • AdvisoryExhaust some corrosoin

  18. Fail133,031 miles (+15,908)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,031 miles
    Test number
    895389534745
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust some corrosoin

  19. Pass117,123 miles (+17,495)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,123 miles
    Test number
    935516025099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,628 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,628 miles
    Test number
    248387014029
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • NoteExhaust silencers outer skin corroded

  21. Fail99,624 miles (+16,341)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,624 miles
    Test number
    648016314025
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • NoteExhaust silencers outer skin corroded

  22. Pass83,283 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,283 miles
    Test number
    689706543068
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteHandbrake cable slightly corroded

  23. Fail83,280 miles (+12,837)1 dangerous2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,280 miles
    Test number
    305865943074
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteHandbrake cable slightly corroded

  24. Pass70,443 miles (+12,040)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,443 miles
    Test number
    529848442079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,403 miles (+9,020)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    768940341091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,383 miles (+13,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    140709540059
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass36,380 miles (+8,070)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,380 miles
    Test number
    220640659000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,310 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,310 miles
    Test number
    873273758097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,829 miles
    Test number
    374304077012
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail23,829 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,829 miles
    Test number
    522524377078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 VUR

Does T5 VUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VUR is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VUR?
The MOT on T5 VUR is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VUR done?
T5 VUR was recorded at 209,052 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,835 miles a year.
Has T5 VUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VUR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 VUR 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 VUR find?
T5 VUR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear.

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