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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 VWAMOT history

T5 VWA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,955 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VWA was last recorded at 138,955 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,953 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,955 miles
  • 2025 – 134,935 miles
  • 2022 – 133,485 miles
  • 2021 – 131,570 miles
  • 2020 – 129,228 miles
  • 2019 – 126,844 miles
  • 2018 – 124,955 miles
  • 2017 – 120,599 miles
  • 2016 – 101,934 miles
  • 2015 – 99,606 miles
  • 2014 – 90,458 miles
  • 2013 – 84,143 miles
  • 2012 – 74,995 miles
  • 2011 – 66,154 miles
  • 2010 – 55,595 miles
  • 2009 – 43,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,955 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded ( Both fronts. )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,955 miles (+2)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,955 miles
    Test number
    448473196321
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  2. Fail138,953 miles (+4,018)2 dangerous6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,953 miles
    Test number
    720768441940
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  3. Pass134,935 miles (+1,450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,935 miles
    Test number
    421817828636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill / jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,485 miles (+1,915)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,485 miles
    Test number
    757101814828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass131,570 miles (+2,342)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,570 miles
    Test number
    400963779924
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass129,228 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,228 miles
    Test number
    705415101934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail129,225 miles (+2,381)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,225 miles
    Test number
    479574699738
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass126,844 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,844 miles
    Test number
    158385970516
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded ( Both fronts. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ( Both Rears. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail126,844 miles (+1,889)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,844 miles
    Test number
    827602715486
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded ( Both fronts. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ( Both Rears. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass124,955 miles (+4,356)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,955 miles
    Test number
    767597005756
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass120,599 miles (+18,665)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,599 miles
    Test number
    958251897178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,934 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,934 miles
    Test number
    826715521014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,606 miles (+9,148)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,606 miles
    Test number
    156096355141
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass90,458 miles (+6,315)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,458 miles
    Test number
    486271554121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass84,143 miles (+9,148)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    278081553483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel repaired
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass74,995 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,995 miles
    Test number
    409934452134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,154 miles (+10,559)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,154 miles
    Test number
    169748431166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,595 miles (+11,675)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,595 miles
    Test number
    200532840451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,920 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,920 miles
    Test number
    282492249154
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,920 miles
    Test number
    743462849177
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 VWA

Does T5 VWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VWA is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VWA?
The MOT on T5 VWA is valid until 20 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 VWA done?
T5 VWA was recorded at 138,955 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
Has T5 VWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VWA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VWA 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 VWA find?
T5 VWA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 12 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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