Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc
T5 VWNMOT history
T5 VWN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 206,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 206,321 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 8,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VWN was last recorded at 206,321 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 206,317 miles · 14 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 206,321 miles
- 2025 – 193,883 miles
- 2024 – 173,668 miles
- 2023 – 172,836 miles
- 2022 – 171,471 miles
- 2021 – 168,023 miles
- 2020 – 164,527 miles
- 2019 – 158,422 miles
- 2018 – 150,686 miles
- 2017 – 146,675 miles
- 2016 – 133,426 miles
- 2015 – 123,410 miles
- 2014 – 108,444 miles
- 2013 – 96,054 miles
- 2012 – 81,270 miles
- 2011 – 71,016 miles
- 2010 – 58,945 miles
- 2009 – 51,181 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,321 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Headlamp converters fitted ot nearside and offside .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,321 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 206,321 miles
- Test number
- 859484509826
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail206,317 miles (+12,434)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,317 miles
- Test number
- 518309344722
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper drop link dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working Centre (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass193,883 miles (+20,215)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 193,883 miles
- Test number
- 589197621510
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,668 miles (+832)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 173,668 miles
- Test number
- 438682690624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,836 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 172,836 miles
- Test number
- 927400061298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail172,825 miles (+1,354)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,825 miles
- Test number
- 311052221858
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,471 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 171,471 miles
- Test number
- 495134887153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,464 miles (+3,441)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,464 miles
- Test number
- 755250449726
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated 2 prop bushes/bearings. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass168,023 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 168,023 miles
- Test number
- 447805858263
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail168,023 miles (+3,496)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,023 miles
- Test number
- 585797084986
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass164,527 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 164,527 miles
- Test number
- 846061471764
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail164,527 miles (+6,105)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,527 miles
- Test number
- 647283810542
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,422 miles (+7,736)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 158,422 miles
- Test number
- 105043870325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,686 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 150,686 miles
- Test number
- 452775144900
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail150,686 miles (+4,011)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,686 miles
- Test number
- 451857221832
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass146,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 146,675 miles
- Test number
- 490253188628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,675 miles (+13,249)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,675 miles
- Test number
- 332708729764
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass133,426 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 133,426 miles
- Test number
- 313303574393
- AdvisoryHeadlamp converters fitted ot nearside and offside .
Fail133,425 miles (+10,015)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,425 miles
- Test number
- 338259912325
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp converters fitted ot nearside and offside .
Pass123,410 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 123,410 miles
- Test number
- 258262085042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteFront lower wishbones have some play in bushes
- NoteSmoke emissions high but passed
FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 809826775040
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteFront lower wishbones have some play in bushes
- NoteSmoke emissions high but passed
Pass108,444 miles (+282)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 108,444 miles
- Test number
- 358164894013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,162 miles (+12,108)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,162 miles
- Test number
- 588466384024
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass96,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 96,054 miles
- Test number
- 369424083090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,054 miles (+14,784)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,054 miles
- Test number
- 598514983057
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass81,270 miles (+10,254)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 81,270 miles
- Test number
- 725006972028
- NoteSlight corrosion on exhaust system
Pass71,016 miles (+12,071)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 71,016 miles
- Test number
- 216757971038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 58,945 miles
- Test number
- 863101670040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,945 miles (+7,764)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,945 miles
- Test number
- 762411770014
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 51,181 miles
- Test number
- 991582679033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 VWN
- Does T5 VWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VWN is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VWN?
- The MOT on T5 VWN is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 VWN done?
- T5 VWN was recorded at 206,321 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 8,851 miles a year.
- Has T5 VWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VWN has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 VWN 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 VWN find?
- T5 VWN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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