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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 VUUMOT history

T5 VUU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
183,294 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VUU
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
8 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VUU was last recorded at 183,294 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 6,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,021 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,273 miles
Average per year
9,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,294 miles
  • 2024 – 177,021 miles
  • 2023 – 172,535 miles
  • 2022 – 166,068 miles
  • 2021 – 161,197 miles
  • 2020 – 155,536 miles
  • 2019 – 150,814 miles
  • 2018 – 144,553 miles
  • 2017 – 140,796 miles
  • 2016 – 136,071 miles
  • 2015 – 131,885 miles
  • 2014 – 114,244 miles
  • 2013 – 91,060 miles
  • 2012 – 72,061 miles
  • 2011 – 49,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,294 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER PLASTIC CASING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,294 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    183,294 miles
    Test number
    932788641994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,021 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    177,021 miles
    Test number
    113533550680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,535 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,535 miles
    Test number
    415680366852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,068 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,068 miles
    Test number
    589726723629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER PLASTIC CASING (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail166,064 miles (+4,867)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,064 miles
    Test number
    869689912712
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER PLASTIC CASING (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass161,197 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,197 miles
    Test number
    341946166631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail161,187 miles (+5,651)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,187 miles
    Test number
    639780308530
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,536 miles (+4,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,536 miles
    Test number
    808676110816
    • AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

  9. Pass150,814 miles (+6,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,814 miles
    Test number
    256939158466
    • AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass144,553 miles (+3,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,553 miles
    Test number
    309688163491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass140,796 miles (+4,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,796 miles
    Test number
    365386991932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass136,071 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,071 miles
    Test number
    252915879549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,885 miles
    Test number
    363182554647
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre excessively cracked
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

  14. Fail131,885 miles (+17,641)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,885 miles
    Test number
    394227178122
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre excessively cracked
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

  15. Pass114,244 miles (+23,184)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,244 miles
    Test number
    379666584411
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass91,060 miles (+18,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,060 miles
    Test number
    158650683284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail72,061 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    159284702318
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass72,061 miles (+22,579)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    386894702368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,482 miles
    Test number
    476978871212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,482 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,482 miles
    Test number
    379158871436
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 VUU

Does T5 VUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VUU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 VUU?
The MOT on T5 VUU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VUU done?
T5 VUU was recorded at 183,294 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 9,461 miles a year.
Has T5 VUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VUU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 VUU 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 VUU find?
T5 VUU passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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