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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 VUSMOT history

T5 VUS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
179,044 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VUS was last recorded at 179,044 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,240 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
804 miles
Average per year
8,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,044 miles
  • 2025 – 178,240 miles
  • 2024 – 176,608 miles
  • 2023 – 173,350 miles
  • 2022 – 169,333 miles
  • 2021 – 166,680 miles
  • 2020 – 162,579 miles
  • 2019 – 157,783 miles
  • 2018 – 149,037 miles
  • 2017 – 139,089 miles
  • 2016 – 129,366 miles
  • 2015 – 111,765 miles
  • 2014 – 87,765 miles
  • 2013 – 69,338 miles
  • 2012 – 54,798 miles
  • 2011 – 53,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,044 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,044 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    179,044 miles
    Test number
    675941870393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,240 miles (+1,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,240 miles
    Test number
    441129137084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass176,608 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    176,608 miles
    Test number
    472437830677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,350 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    173,350 miles
    Test number
    917261825586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,333 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    169,333 miles
    Test number
    447054834258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,680 miles (+4,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    166,680 miles
    Test number
    948469568359
    • AdvisoryNear side rear pad close to the legal limit
  7. Pass162,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    162,579 miles
    Test number
    352679610533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,579 miles (+4,796)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,579 miles
    Test number
    859889439384
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing
  9. Pass157,783 miles (+8,746)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,783 miles
    Test number
    259621376740
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass149,037 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,037 miles
    Test number
    541836433375
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  11. Fail149,036 miles (+9,947)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,036 miles
    Test number
    835754601539
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  12. Pass139,089 miles (+9,723)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,089 miles
    Test number
    594106570193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  13. Pass129,366 miles (+17,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,366 miles
    Test number
    589933758180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail111,765 miles2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,765 miles
    Test number
    356360295162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside wing mirror cover damaged.
  15. Pass111,765 miles (+24,000)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,765 miles
    Test number
    505910995153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside wing mirror cover damaged.
  16. Pass87,765 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,765 miles
    Test number
    115603304296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail87,765 miles (+18,427)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,765 miles
    Test number
    915923804249
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass69,338 miles (+14,540)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,338 miles
    Test number
    229894883164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,798 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,798 miles
    Test number
    307475502245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,660 miles
    Test number
    508667861089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VUS

Does T5 VUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VUS is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VUS?
The MOT on T5 VUS is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VUS done?
T5 VUS was recorded at 179,044 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,163 miles a year.
Has T5 VUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VUS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T5 VUS 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 VUS find?
T5 VUS passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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